Faith Journey Blog

A father said to his daughter “You have graduated with honors, here is a Jeep I bought many years ago. It is pretty old now. But before I give it to you, take it to the used car lot downtown and tell them I want to sell it and see how much they offer you for it.” The daughter went to the used car lot, returned to her father and said, “They offered me $1,000 because they said it looks pretty worn out.” The father said, now “Take it to the pawn shop.” The daughter went to the pawn shop, returned to her father and said,”The pawn shop offered only $100 because it is an old Jeep.” The father asked his daughter to go to a Jeep club now and show them the Jeep. The daughter then took the Jeep to the club, returned and told her father,” Some people in the club offered $100,000 for it because “it's an iconic Jeep and sought by many collectors.” Now the father said this to his daughter, “The right place values you the right way,” If you are not valued, do not be angry, it means you are in the...

 

Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free. John 8:32 This resonates on so many levels... I have known truth... read truth... but finding it is more elusive. Many may not know it but I used to be, and still am, a big fan of Bono, lead singer of U2. Some may also not know his deep faith and how his songs are songs of praise and glory to God, our ever-loving father. It has been through Bono's music and interviews and books that I've discovered some pretty cool things about faith, God, and our response and worship to our God. A longtime friend from high school recently sent me this video below and through the lens of this Bible verse, I saw Bono in a whole different light. A long time ago I remember him talking about being a rock star and cursing. Then it dawned on me - Bono is free... he knows he is a sinner but can still talk about his faith and be true to God. He is free because he knows the truth of the Gospel that Jesus died for our sins. If a curse word co...

 

The very core of being Christian (Christian is a verb.) 1) Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind. 2) Love your neighbor as yourself Our command from Jesus: “Teacher, which is the greatest commandment in the Law?” Jesus replied: “ ‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.’ This is the first and greatest commandment. And the second is like it: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’ All the Law and the Prophets hang on these two commandments.” Matthew 22:36-40 NIV  How does that pertain? What is love? And how do I love my neighbor? “Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres.” 1 Corinthians 13:4-7 NIV How can I test to ...

Intro: Narrator (Dave Rozema) For everything that was written in the past was written to teach us, so that through the endurance taught in the Scriptures and the encouragement they provide we might have hope. CREATION: In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth.  2  Now the earth was formless and empty, darkness was over the surface of the deep, and the Spirit of God was hovering over the waters. And God said, “Let there be light.” He separated light from all that dark matter in the universe…. And God saw that it was good.   He gathered the water and lands… And saw that it was good. He produced the most beautiful flowers and fruits…. And saw that it was good. He set the stars and the moon & the sun in the sky…. And it was good. God created the great creatures of the sea and every living thing with which the water teems and that moves about in it, according to their kinds, and every winged bird acc...

Inspirational Bible Verses to Start Each Week January 1 “Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light for my path.” Psalm 119:105 , NIV  January 6 “Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding.” Proverbs 3:5 , NIV  January 13 “Pray without ceasing.” 1 Thessalonians 5:17 , KJV  January 20 “Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; the old has gone, the new has come!” 2 Corinthians 5:17 , NIV  January 27 “Be on your guard; stand firm in the faith; be courageous; be strong.” 1 Corinthians 16:13 , NIV  February 3 “And whatever you do, do it heartily, as to the Lord and not to men.” Colossians 3:23 , NKJV  February 10 “For where your treasure is, there will your heart be also.” Luke 12:34 , KJV  February 17 “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.” Philippians 4:13 , NKJV  February 24 “My God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus.” Philippians 4:19 , KJV...