God's prevailing Kingdom: Matthew 13:31-35Jesus is teaching the surprising yet prevailing power of the Kingdom of God. "Do small things as if they were great, because of the majesty of Christ who does them in us . .. and great things as if they were small and easy, because of His almighty power." (Pascal)

Matthew's Gospel continues- 13:24-30 - The Parable of the Wheat and the Tares - - “Nothing good has come into this world without opposition, and that is especially true of spiritual matters.” (James M. Boice)

He is Risen! Three best words in life . . .As I leave for Sunrise service - - and Acts 17 at 10:30- "Preaching the Resurrection" (Answers, Accountability, and Affection) a brief quote for the Affection point- "I once was lost in darkest night, yet thought I knew the way. The sin that promised joy and life had led me to the grave. I had no hope that you would own a rebel to your will. And if You had not loved me first, I would refuse you still." (Jordan Kafulin) "And yet I was shown mercy" (1 Tim. 1:13)

We are really excited about meeting in monthly community groups starting the first Sunday night in May. These gatherings will be taking place in homes, one Sunday night a month, for four months. If you have not signed up, but are interested in being apart of a Glenloch Community, we would love to hear from you! This is Haleigh's story and her experience in a Community Group.

Matthew 13:1-23, The parable of the sower. What is your response to the preaching of the Word? Beware presuming on God- Jesus taught in order to reveal and conceal. Time will tell whether you have been graced with understanding, or judged with dullness of hearing

An unoccupied house is vulnerable and dangerous. To neglect the wisdom and resources available in Christ is a critical mistake. The false assumption is that neutrality is neutral; Jesus teaches that it is not enough to empty your life of the sinful, negative elements; rather, He must become a permanent, dynamic resident of your heart and life, or else a worse state is inevitable. _Matthew 12:42-45- God's provision in Christ.