Love…a simple, yet powerful word. A word by which, as Pastor JD explains, we can gauge whether we are born again. The love we show to others is a direct reflection of our relationship with Jesus. When others see our lives and the fruit of our lives, do they see Jesus living inside, and through us? Let us constantly examine the love that is demonstrated in our lives to others.

As Pastor JD continues to discuss true love and speaking the truth to those we love, he challenges us to first examine our own behavior for the same sin we are about to confront. Yes, we need to speak truth to others. However, we also can’t forget to speak truth to ourselves. As we’ve all heard, we must first remove the log in our own eye before confronting the speck in another.

As Pastor JD continues to discuss true love and speaking the truth to those we love, he challenges us to first examine our own behavior for the same sin we are about to confront. Yes, we need to speak truth to others. However, we also can’t forget to speak truth to ourselves. As we’ve all heard, we must first remove the log in our own eye before confronting the speck in another.

You've probably heard many of the pundits touting facts about the church dying. The fact is...main line churches are definitely seeing a decline in attendance. That said, Pastor JD believes that the people leaving main line churches are actually going to Bible teaching churches. People are tired of the pablum that is being fed them. There is a hunger for God's Word.

You've probably heard many of the pundits touting facts about the church dying. The fact is...main line churches are definitely seeing a decline in attendance. That said, Pastor JD believes that the people leaving main line churches are actually going to Bible teaching churches. People are tired of the pablum that is being fed them. There is a hunger for God's Word.

The decision by our president to release classified memos is yet another step towards transparency in our government that we should be thankful for. The things that these memos are revealing...well, these are very concerning. Pastor JD will talk about how the hidden practices of those in our government are contributing to the steady demise of culture.

The decision by our president to release classified memos is yet another step towards transparency in our government that we should be thankful for. The things that these memos are revealing...well, these are very concerning. Pastor JD will talk about how the hidden practices of those in our government are contributing to the steady demise of culture.

Speaking the truth to someone we care for, is easy when it’s a pleasant topic. However, when it’s regarding a sin in that person’s life, it can be extremely tough. So tough, that we often avoid it. However, Pastor JD reminds us that our willingness to speak the truth in a loving way, is a demonstration of true love. Withholding the truth from someone may only mean their destruction.

Speaking the truth to someone we care for, is easy when it’s a pleasant topic. However, when it’s regarding a sin in that person’s life, it can be extremely tough. So tough, that we often avoid it. However, Pastor JD reminds us that our willingness to speak the truth in a loving way, is a demonstration of true love. Withholding the truth from someone may only mean their destruction.

As followers of Jesus, we have many eyes on us. Watching how we handle difficult situations. And as Pastor JD teaches, this is for a purpose. For when we go through trials, and others see how God sustains us through them; it gives hope to those who are lost or broken. Our trials can serve to benefit others. So while we may not know the purpose…God has a plan.