Fallen man by nature is impatient. If that wasn't the case, one of the Fruits of the Spirit (Galatians 5:22) wouldn't have been patience. The degree to which he is impatient varies, however. People who suffer from severe impatience are often considered arrogant, insensitive, overbearing and egocentric. Impatience can have far-reaching effects at both the personal and interpersonal levels, as well as at the professional and career levels. No matter how you view it, impatience is a problem.

The dictionary defines success as...the attainment of wealth, favor, or eminence. Many would agree with this definition and would have little problem making it a goal to achieve. Take a moment and listen to an alternative description of success, one that Jesus would endorse.   

• Perception: awareness of one's environment, through physical sensation.
• Reality: the quality or state of being real (not artificial, not imaginary).
• Truth: the real state of things.

The above three definitions were taken directly from the Merriam -- Webster dictionary. None of us would find fault with them and would accept them as written. Have a listen from a slightly different perspective.

As Christians, we are at war. But, we have not entered the fray unprepared. We ARE equipped...

Whether you believe it or not, a war rages, a war, unlike traditional wars. One that pits spiritual forces of evil against spiritual forces of righteousness. 

We ARE combatants in an unseen war! Are you equipped and ready?

Is it possible as a believer that you are a combatant in a spiritual war?

Who truly is the Gospel all about? Was it ever intended to tickle our ears with what WE wanted to hear? Or is there another, more eternal message intended?

A welcome message from your host Rev. Dr. John Tierno