Living Without Knowledge of God

"Interest in theology and the capacity to talk well on Christian themes, is not at all the same thing as knowing God." J.I. Packer Titus 1:15-16 NLT Everything is pure to those whose hearts are pure. But nothing is pure to those who are corrupt and unbelieving, because their minds and consciences are corrupted. Such people … Continue reading Living Without Knowledge of God

Knowing God or Knowing About God

People today claim to know God. Gallup polling shows that 74% to 81% of American adults say they believe in God. However, only 42% believe in what Gallup describes as the “Bible’s God”—the God who hears prayer and actively intervenes in people’s lives. Why is there such a big gap? Some people truly know God … Continue reading Knowing God or Knowing About God

Saturated in Prayer Podcast

https://open.spotify.com/episode/3LiXHmryJY4ZV5IUqnYbox?si=-Y3dIxIqTMyWgovRwfC9Mg Pip: There's a letter written from prison that somehow became one of the most joyful documents in human history — which is either a miracle or the most extraordinary reframe ever attempted. Mara: That tension between circumstances and inner steadiness is exactly what Claudette Glaude-Scott is working through on Victory Walk. Today we're looking … Continue reading Saturated in Prayer Podcast

The Message of Reconciliation

“God’s plan for enlarging his kingdom is so simple — one person telling another about the Savior. Yet we’re busy and full of excuses. Just remember, someone’s eternal destiny is at stake. The joy you’ll have when you meet that person in heaven will far exceed any discomfort you felt in sharing the gospel.”  Charles Stanley. Philemon … Continue reading The Message of Reconciliation

The Power of Sharing Your Faith

Children are the next generation of leaders, yet they are often overlooked. They notice what adults miss, and their insight can become a life-changing force in the lives of others. While adults may judge people and situations, children often respond simply to the needs they see.  In 2 Kings 5, we meet a young girl … Continue reading The Power of Sharing Your Faith

Be a Bridge: Serve Others!

“God wants to use you right where you are. Every day you probably come in contact with people who will never enter a church, or talk with a pastor, or open a Bible—and God wants to use you to point them to Christ. You may be the ‘bridge’ God would use to bring them to … Continue reading Be a Bridge: Serve Others!

Work on Your Assist!

Greatness! People everywhere strive for it, and we are often hesitant to take on work that seems insignificant. Yet some quietly do small things that make a lasting impact in God’s kingdom, even if their contributions are never fully seen. Andrew, one of the disciples, was such a person. He clearly had a heart that … Continue reading Work on Your Assist!

Be Wise: Trust God Podcast

https://open.spotify.com/episode/7uepPmOMdH53DuTVCkiGbG?si=HWGjH19DQMOyL5Jvgf4kXA Pip: Victory Walk opens with a question worth sitting with: what does it look like to actually walk in faith when things get hard, not just when they're going well? Mara: That's the thread running through Claudette Glaude-Scott's recent posts — blessings and how we remember them, trusting God when you're in the middle … Continue reading Be Wise: Trust God Podcast

Salvation:a Gift!

"No one is saved by works: yet no one is saved without them, for where there is faith, works will surely follow." C.S. Lewis. Isaiah 64:6 NCV All of us are dirty with sin.    All the right things we have done are like filthy pieces of cloth.All of us are like dead leaves,    and our sins, like … Continue reading Salvation:a Gift!

Life Changing Encounter with Jesus Christ

Our beliefs shape our behavior. As we saw earlier, Saul of Tarsus acted on what he believed. He thought his views were right in the eyes of both the religious leaders and God. The religious leaders approved of his actions and continued to endorse and support him. While traveling to Damascus on one of his … Continue reading Life Changing Encounter with Jesus Christ