Scripture 7 Jesus’ instructions were clear: Jesus: Fill each water pot with water until it’s ready to spill over the top; 8 then fill a cup, and deliver it to the headwaiter. They did exactly as they were instructed. 9 After tasting the water that had become wine, the headwaiter couldn’t figure out where such wine came from (even though the servants knew), and he called over the bridegroom in amazement. Headwaiter: 10 This wine is delectable. Why would you save the most exquisite fruit of the...

Scripture "Live a life filled with love, following the example of Christ. He Loved us and offered Himself as a sacrifice for us, a pleasing aroma to God!" Ephesians 5:2 NLT "Most important of all, continue to show deep love for each other for love covers a multitude of sins." 1 Peter 4:8 "Love each other deeply, as much as I have loved you." John 15:12 TPT Matthew 5:14-16 MSG The Gist Melissa's turn...and she lets it rip! Today, we take a deeper look at a topic Melissa has been overlook...

Scripture It’s best if a woman learns quietly and orderly in complete submission. Now, Timothy, it’s not my habit to allow women to teach in a way that wrenches authority from a man. As I said, it’s best if a woman learns quietly and orderly. This is because Adam was formed first by God, then Eve. Plus, it wasn’t Adam who was tricked; it was she—the woman was the one who was fooled and disobeyed God’s command first. Still, God, in His faithfulness, will deliver her through childbearing ...

Scripture So own up to your sins to one another and pray for one another. In the end, you may be healed. Your prayers are powerful when they are rooted in a righteous life. James 5:16 (VOICE) The Gist We don't talk much about confession in the protestant church. James isn't saying we should confess every fault/sin to every person, but instead to certain situations: Where reconciliation is neededwhere your heart/conscience is burdenedwhere a trusted friend can listen and help us receive grace ...

Scripture I could speak more of faith; I could talk until time itself ran out. If I continued, I could speak of the examples of Gideon, Barak, Samson, and Jephthah, of David and Samuel and all the prophets. 33 I could give accounts of people alive with faith who conquered kingdoms, brought justice, obtained promises, and closed the mouths of hungry lions. 34 I could tell you how people of faith doused raging fires, escaped the edge of the sword, made the weak strong, and—stoking great valor a...

Scripture It wasn’t long after this when Jesus entered a city called Nain. Again all of His disciples accompanied Him, along with a huge crowd. 12 He was coming near the gate of the city as a corpse was being carried out. This man was the only child and support of his widowed mother, and she was accompanied by a large funeral crowd. 13 As soon as the Lord saw her, He felt compassion for her. Jesus: Don’t weep. 14 Then He came to the stretcher, and those carrying it stood still. Jesus: Y...

Scripture Paul, an emissary of Jesus the Anointed commissioned by order of God our Savior and Jesus the Anointed, our living and certain hope), to you, Timothy, my true son in the faith. Here’s a statement worthy of trust: Jesus the Anointed, the Liberating King, came into the world to save sinners, and I am the worst of them all. 1 Timothy 1:1-1, 15 (The Voice) The Gist In Part Three of this series, we discuss the gap between how we see ourselves and how God sees us. We take a lo...

Scripture But this beautiful treasure is contained in us—cracked pots made of earth and clay—so that the transcendent character of this power will be clearly seen as coming from God and not from us. 2 Corinthians 4:7 (The Voice) The Gist In Part Two of this series, we dive into one of the most spiritually sophisticated heart blocks/traps there is: unworthiness mistaken as humility. True humility says: "I am not the source." Unworthiness disguised as humility says: "I should not be here ...

Scripture Brothers and sisters, in light of all I have shared with you about God’s mercies, I urge you to offer your bodies as a living and holy sacrifice to God, a sacred offering that brings Him pleasure; this is your reasonable, essential worship. 2 Do not allow this world to mold you in its own image. Instead, be transformed from the inside out by renewing your mind. As a result, you will be able to discern what God wills and whatever God finds good, pleasing, and complete. Paul urges tho...

Scripture Moses (to God): 11 Who am I to confront Pharaoh and lead Israel’s children out of Egypt? Eternal One: 12 Do not fear, Moses. I will be with you every step of the way, and this will be the sign to you that I am the One who has sent you: after you have led them out of Egypt, you will return to this mountain and worship God. Moses: 13 Let’s say I go to the people of Israel and tell them, “The God of your fathers has sent me to rescue you,” and then they reply, “What is His name?” What ...