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When Jesus says I am the light of the world it is a statement about his Glory. The one who was, who is, and still to come! Let that sink in! The one who was there and spoke things into existence is the one who said “today you will be with me in paradise” and is very one who will stand at Heaven’s gate and welcome us home! The light also exposes who we are: We never see ourselves truly until we see ourselves in the context of Christ. It’s hard to admit or to look at ourselves in the mirror, but when we compare ourselves to Christ and what his word teaches we are confronted with our true selves. We are in desperate need of a savior. Unlike what the world thinks the bible has nothing to do with a list of do’s and don’ts but has everything to do with a loving devoted Father doing all that he can to protect his children (his creation). The light also exposes the truth salvation. There simply is no middle ground. No middle grounds on where we are with Christ or how should we live our l

The reality of who He is...shows us who we are. I continue to be an amazement of what God is showing me about Himself. The overwhelming power yet His willingness to be so personal is extraordinary. The Bible itself is a mind freak...and yet people question...it took 40 generations, 40 authors and 1400 years to write and its perfectly interwoven from beginning to end.

Below is the opening of the 2nd message around a three part series concerning Luke 15. Sometimes, it's just good to write down what you believe in. Let me ask you a question: When was the last time you were awed by God? No, I am not talking about a good emotional feeling .I am talking about an arm hair raising, fall on your knees type of awe. My prayer tonight is that you awed by simplicity and power of God’s written word. Thousands upon thousands books have been written about how to live a Christian life and the answer has been right here along right before our eyes. The problem is few are willing to put forth the effort to truly find the answer. As we dive into night, I want to give you a few reminders. Our starting point tonight is God’s spoken word. I believe every word to be true and purposeful and without fault. I believe the Bible to one complete redemptive story from beginning to end, one piece of rope with 66 knots leading us home, I believe in the trinity of God, thou I c

In moments like this all you can do is stand in AWE of Him. Colossians 1 15He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn over all creation. 16For by him all things were created: things in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or powers or rulers or authorities; all things were created by him and for him. 17He is before all things, and in him all things hold together. 18And he is the head of the body, the church; he is the beginning and the firstborn from among the dead, so that in everything he might have the supremacy. 19For God was pleased to have all his fullness dwell in him, 20and through him to reconcile to himself all things, whether things on earth or things in heaven, by making peace through his blood, shed on the cross. 21Once you were alienated from God and were enemies in your minds because of[ f ] your evil behavior. 22But now he has reconciled you by Christ's physical body through death to present you holy in his sight, without blemish and

I heard this quote from Scott Lenning the other day. Attempt something so great for God that it is doomed for failure UNLESS God is in it. Is there something you always wanted to do? You have always wondered if it's coming from God. How will you ever know unless you put one step forward to find out. Remember - changing the world happens when we Touch One life, community, village at a time .

Do you have an expectant heart? Call me stupid! Yeah, probably not the normal way to start your day but reality is WE have a God who loves us in ways we can’t begin to understand. A God who is constantly moving and working out every detail of our lives and somehow we think He is against us when things don’t go are away. The lights bulbs keep going off. Do I pray with complete belief and conviction that He is going to answer? Do I truly trust Him with my life and that of my family? I have been reminded so many times in the past week that God is involved in every little detail of our lives. I wonder if His delight comes from watching His children surrender to Him…giving up all that we are so HE can show all that He is. Amazed!

“Lay it down…for just 10 days…lay it down! Are you willing to totally let go for 10 days and trust God”. I heard that several nights ago during a Beth Moore Revelation Study and can’t those words out of my head. Am I willing to “lay it down”…how many times have I been at this exact place in my Christian journey. Holding on to something so tight and not letting go. As if I know better than God. My world seems to be changing so fast, as God increases my knowledge and thirst for the word. Simple truths and words seem to jump off the pages of scripture or appear as big bold letters. Kathy’s ministry at Valleydale is truly amazing to watch…the young people truly love her and have grown up with her all around them. Jessica and Shannon’s ministries are also flourishing and they so humble me. I will share more, once I have their permission. I have never been more s excited and convicted about the Gospel message than I am right now. The more I read the more convinced I am that the time is now.