The proposition is unprecedented -- to have God’s promise but not his presence. Have we settled for that? Or are we hungry for God himself, not just his blessings?

Promise Without Presence

Five-ish minutes every day around God's word and prayer with Dr. Jim Bradford, lead pastor of Central Assembly in Springfield, Missouri.

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God’s purpose has always been to set his presence among us. “Now arise, Lord God, and come to your resting place,” Solomon prayed. Today, in Christ, the presence of the Lord finds its dwelling place in our lives -- both individually and collectively as his church.

Among Us

The way of wisdom is God’s way for our lives. It is a gift from God to us. And when we seek wisdom like we would buried treasure, we run right into God himself.

The Way of Wisdom

In spite of our spiritual victories, no one is exempt from potentially life-destroying temptation. Sexual temptation, in particular, has been a threat to men and women of God throughout history. Is there hope?

Temptation

God made a promise 3000 years ago that he is still keeping. At the center of it is freedom from the past, strength for the present and hope amid the uncertainties of the future -- all because of Jesus, the Eternal King!

A Kept Promise

There is no limit to what God can do through us when he is with us. We are baptized in the Holy Spirit because God’s power can accomplish what we cannot. God’s Spirit can bring the ‘more and more’ in our lives.

Promise Without Presence

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