In this season of the tenth anniversary of 9-11, we must not let our hearts be troubled. (John 14:1) We must be tuned into the reality of threats but trusting in our God, who always causes us to triumph. (2 Cor. 2:14) He is the same God who stopped Saul in his tracks on the way to persecute the church … Read More
The Bride Has Made Herself Ready By Rachel Klinge
Isn’t it funny how we can sit on the sofa and watch our favorite sports, reality TV show or various competitions and think to ourselves, “I can do that” or “I can do that better than they can”. However, in Luke 17:20, Jesus declared that His kingdom does not come by observation. It was only advanced through participation. He did … Read More
Making a Difference One Starfish at a Time – John Bidaurreta
The bible teaches the importance of feeding the hungry and providing for the orphan and the widow. Unfortunately, with an estimated 925 million people undernourished in the world today, among other problems, many times we allow ourselves to get overwhelmed with such huge global epidemics. Instead of getting discouraged with all the calamities that strike millions of people daily, we … Read More
Make Room For A Miracle – Isaac Munene
Do you ever tend to be overly logical, rational or realistic? When faced with a difficult circumstance, I find myself taking the ‘high’ road of sensibility. You know; do what makes sense to fix that situation. I may even pray for deliverance and still naturally gravitate to a logical, make-sense solution. Many times in the Bible, God’s solutions did not … Read More
The Power of Community – Milt Hodges
We’ve started a series in our Gen7 Youth Group about growing in community. I thought it would be interesting to ask several questions about our students social community. How many of you have heard of Facebook? Answer: 100% said yes How many of you have heard of Myspace? Answer: 100% said yes How many of you have heard of Twitter? … Read More
Courageous Worship – How We Can Change the Spiritual Climate – Caleb Klinge
When we think of Gideon’s story, we often think of fleeces and the less-is-more army of 300 trumpet-blowing warriors that defeated an innumerable host of Midianites because of God’s Presence with them. But this powerful story has an important background. Before Gideon could lead Israel to victory he had to experience victory in his own city. Personal Surrender Gideon had … Read More
New Beginnings – Myles Weiss
As we approach the Passover/Resurrection season, the theme of “new beginnings ” calls to us. No doubt there are family and friends that we are all reaching for, wanting to share the amazing journey with Messiah that has captivated our lives. Almost 30 years ago as I was wandering through the wild fields of Marin hippie Hindu hide and seeking…a … Read More
Worship with Holy Abandon – Isaac Munene
Worship with Holy Abandon Isaac Munene One of the meanings of the word ‘worship’ in the Old Testament is to kiss. In most Middle Eastern cultures people greet one another with a kiss. Hence, the Apostle Paul urged many to greet one another with a holy kiss. Adoration was also shown by kissing the feet or hand of someone that … Read More
Spring Forward – Rachel Klinge
It’s the time of year again when we all move our clocks forward. The result is that we gain another hour, and this means more time outside in the light! What would happen if we all were to “spring forward” spiritually? During the Awakening Conference this past weekend, the Lord spoke to me that this is a time to be … Read More
Back to His Drawing Board – John Bidaurrreta
Have you ever gotten yourself deep into a do-it-yourself project? Everything is ripped out and taken apart, there are parts and pieces everywhere, and then it hits you. ‘I won’t be able to complete this myself. I am going to need help.’ There are times in life where the realization that “what I started in my own strength, I cannot … Read More