Author Archives: dave

Hello to Everyone, ▶︎ Israel chose their story over the Story of God. Missing God’s Story was not new to the Jewish people. At one time Elijah wondered if he was the only one left true to God (1 Kings … Continue reading →

What wall is your ladder leaning against? You’ve heard the expression: “He made it to the top of the ladder but realized that his ladder was up against the wrong wall.” This was the problem for many of Paul’s countrymen. … Continue reading →

The commanded love of God. God commands us to love him, commands us to love our neighbors. God commands us to love our enemies. And now John echoes the words of Christ where Christ commands us to “Love one anther.” … Continue reading →

“Love one another.” Allowing God to love us to the fullest extent of his love. In some ways this has been a “How to Let God Love Us” series. God commands us to love him. God commands us to love … Continue reading →

A seminar on godly living … If I were to invite you to a seminar that promised to make you like your Father in heaven, would you consider that a seminar on godliness? Or if I invited you to a … Continue reading →

“I say to you who hear …” The opening line of this week’s text. “I say to you who hear, Love your enemies.” Not a message for everyone. “To you who hear …” Christ is speaking to only those who … Continue reading →

Not Just Suggestions but Commands! You’ve heard that before I imagine. “The Ten Commandments. Commandments, not just suggestions. Not the Ten Suggestions.” If you have been on the planet for any length of time and have been in church or … Continue reading →

Hello All, Brrrr……. Hope you are warm and safe during this bitter cold. So this week we are looking at the #2 Doctrine in Scripture according to Jesus. Love Your Neighbor as Yourself! Message Title: Second Love, Second Doctrine! Message … Continue reading →

-> This has been “big worm” week. Do you know what I mean? Some years ago I heard this advice: “When you start your day, if you have two worms to eat, eat the big one first.” If I remembered … Continue reading →

And Jesus taught that the #1 doctrine was to love God first with of our heart, soul, mind and might! Two vital questions: ONE: When we are commanded from Scripture to love God and love our neighbor, is that Bible doctrine? … Continue reading →