The Church Leading the World Through the Pandemic

Rev. Dr. Earl J. Griffin, Sr. Printed Text: Mark 10:42-45 42 Jesus called them together and said, “You know that those who are regarded as rulers of the Gentiles lord it over them, and their high officials exercise authority over them. 43 Not so with you. Instead, whoever wants to become great among you must be your servant, 44 and whoeverContinue reading “The Church Leading the World Through the Pandemic”

Is the Church Leading the World to Jesus Christ?

“Dear friends, I’ve dropped everything to write you about this life of salvation that we have in common. I have to write insisting—begging!—that you fight with everything you have in you for this faith entrusted to us as a gift to guard and cherish. What has happened is that some people have infiltrated our ranksContinue reading “Is the Church Leading the World to Jesus Christ?”

How Determined Are You to Fulfill the Will of God for Your Life?

Luke 9:51-62, MSG Bible 51-54 When it came close to the time for his Ascension, he gathered up his courage and steeled himself for the journey to Jerusalem. He sent messengers on ahead. They came to a Samaritan village to make arrangements for his hospitality. But when the Samaritans learned that his destination was Jerusalem, theyContinue reading “How Determined Are You to Fulfill the Will of God for Your Life?”

How to Harness the Power of the Routine

I am a free spirit; I am spontaneous; I hate structure that locks me down to doing the same old thing in the same old way.  Therefore, I don’t always finish what I start.  Sometimes in fact, I have too many things going on at once because I am a sucker for variety and excitement. Continue reading “How to Harness the Power of the Routine”

Becoming a Person of Influence Webinar

Please register for Learning to Become a Person of Influence on Apr 07, 2016 7:00 PM CDT at: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/8355315676922352132 Everyone influences others. You don’t have to be in a high-profile occupation to be an influencer; whenever your life connects with another person, you exert influence. Everything you do—at home, at work, or at play—has anContinue reading “Becoming a Person of Influence Webinar”

The God Manifested in Jesus Cares About You!

On the third day a wedding took place at Cana in Galilee. Jesus’ mother was there, 2 and Jesus and his disciples had also been invited to the wedding. 3 When the wine was gone, Jesus’ mother said to him, “They have no more wine.” 4 “Woman, why do you involve me?” Jesus replied. “My hour has notContinue reading “The God Manifested in Jesus Cares About You!”

It’s Time to move to the Next Level

Text:  Deuteronomy 2:1-3 Introduction The children of Israel had taken 40 years to complete a journey, which should have taken only a few days.  God charged them to move into their land of promise, but they refused.  They tried to remain encamped on the top of the Mount Horeb.  And if they couldn’t stay whereContinue reading “It’s Time to move to the Next Level”

Confrontation

Life refuses to bend My dreams refuse to die Accept life’s terms Or walk away… Decisions amid uncertainties Bend life bend Give a little; negotiate in good faith I’m willing to compromise…. Life refuses to bend My dreams refuse to die Accept life’s terms Or walk away… So much at stake Faith, Family, Friends… CanContinue reading “Confrontation”

Things are never as bad as they seem!

Things are never as bad as they seem. Challenges always first appear overwhelming. Even if challenges come in as ferocious as a hurricane or tsunami, still challenges are not as bad as they seem. Now this is the testimony of the person who believes in God. Things are not as bad as they seem becauseContinue reading “Things are never as bad as they seem!”