The Encounter

In a world and society where love has been twisted around to be many different things besides what it actually is. Paul tells us that faith, hope, and love prevail, but the greatest of these is love. The true love that the Father has for us and that we must have for Him and everyone around us as well. This love is the love that has no bounds and that led Jesus to die on the cross for us. But with a love so extreme how can we learn to love the way the Father has loved us and continues loving us and what attributes does this love encompass?

Living as people who view blessings on their own terms, serve other gods, and even criticize God when things don’t go their way will lead to separation from Him. We end up living in poverty, isolation, and death rather than abundant life and still ask how God can do this to us. Where did we go wrong? Is the place of blessings out of reach? Is it possible to escape?

Surrendering ourselves to God will allow us to live in freedom away from the places that used to trap us. Where we choose to live will come with consequence or greatness just like it did for the prodigal son. Listen in to learn the importance of letting our homes be sanctuaries where God can dwell, and surely we will see His blessings! 

In a world filled with constant temptations, corruption lurks in the shadows, waiting to consume us. Our desires often pull us into its grasp, leading us down a path we never intended to treat. Join us as we rummage into the subtle temptations that challenge our beliefs and explore the often-ignored aspects of our own vulnerabilities.

Educated ≠ Wisdom 

Children ≠ Clones

Our purpose is to be a greater generation than our parents, but it isn’t easy when we have generational chains. Through the Lord our chains are broken, weights are lifted, and prosperity is here.

Am I a hypocrite? Or am I struggling to be better? Am I simply a rule follower? Or am I in love with God? It’s a fine line between too strict or too liberal. These should be things we think about as we are growing in our faith. Lend a listening ear to find the perfect balance in The Lord.

Just as our parents appreciate obedience so does our Father in heaven. Obedience is greater than sacrifice, because it is the greatest sacrifice. To leave our will and do what the Father says means to die to ourselves. Although we may not understand in the moment why we have to put our head down, say amen, and just obey; later on we realize it was the right and best thing to do. We need to constantly remind ourselves that God already knows the future and that His plans for us are to prosper us, give us hope, and a future. God sees the whole movie while we just see small snippets at a time. Allow God to take control even if you don’t quite understand. 

The toxicity that has infiltrated the church of pretending to be perfect and holy because parents are or because they have an important position. Let us not forget we have ALL fallen short of the grace of God. God doesn’t look at who our parents are to determine what kind of person we are. He sees us as individuals, who needs help and grace. We see David who didn’t let himself be seen as a “fill in” to King Saul’s armor. He chose to let his victory be accomplished with what God had given him. His own identity. 

What are the purposes for living? What are our purposes for the kingdom. How do we learn what our purpose is and whose opinion really matters. What do we do when we are belittled and unrecognized? Questions all asked in our heads but never said out loud. Tune in to find your recognition

Most of the time, we are self-centered and just consider our own interests. We pray to God for assistance in self-awareness. When in reality we should acknowledge God and His glory instead.