"Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or drink; or about your body, what you will wear. Is not life more important than food, and the body more important than clothes?" -JESUS (Matthew 6:25)

We make life to be all about "eating, drinking and being merry." And we worry at the thought of it ceasing. We worry at the thought of not being able to keep up with the Jones'. We worry about what we will look like to others. ISN'T LIFE MORE IMPORTANT THAN THESE THINGS? We fail to LIVE because we're living for things that fail! Jesus goes on to say, look at the birds, they don't worry about these things, no, they simply live their lives and God provides for them. Look at the flowers, they're not worried about what they will look like, yet they are adorned with such beauty by God.

God wants us to experience life to the fullest. But the only way we can do that is by trusting Him. Let God be God and you can just be you. God created you and He will sustain you. He created you for a purpose so much greater than merely going through the monotonous, daily routine of existence. So STOP worrying, TRUST HIM and LIVE!!

​"But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well." -JESUS (Matthew 6:33)

"We justify our actions by appearances; GOD examines our motives." (Proverbs 21:2)

People have a tendency to improve their appearance; to look good on the outside... to "appear" nicer, prettier, stronger, richer or greater than they are, or at least greater than they feel. That's great, if you're in "show biz." Godly character is much more beautiful than outward appearances. Godly character is not something that can be faked. That's why we need to read God's word. God's word is like a mirror that reveals what we truly look like to Him. When we work at improving what we look like to Him (on the inside), we automatically improve our looks on the outside. Anything else is just a mask... a show... a performance, and God is not into handing out Oscars.

"Who can ever say, 'I have cleansed my heart; I am sinless'?" (Proverbs 20:9)

The Bible makes it clear that we are ALL sinners. Therefore, we ALL need a Savior. The Saviors name is Jesus. Jesus is God. God Himself came to earth in human form, lived a SINLESS life, and paid the price for our sins by dying in our place. Jesus is the ONLY way because only He is sinless. He was the only one able to die for sins. Remember, God is a HOLY God. So it doesn't matter if you're a good person. We all have sin in our life and there can be NO sin in His presence. But God who is rich in love and mercy provided a way for our salvation. By believing in Jesus' sacrifice for our sin, we are actually giving Him all our sins. Our sins, past, present, future, flies back through time slamming Him on that cross. His death 2000 years ago, pays the price for my sins today. But wait, it get's even better... when we come to Christ, we trade Him ALL our sin (past, present, future) for His pure and perfect righteousness. You see... we can never be "right" on our own because we are sinners. But through Jesus, we take on His "righteousness" and enter in to a personal relationship with the God of the universe. That my friends is the GOOD NEWS! Believe it. Look into it. Accept it and be saved. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me.

​"For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life." (John 3:16)

Happy Sunday everyone!! Hope you're all having a great weekend. I also hope and pray you take some time out of this gift called "today" to worship the One who gives us all things. Far greater than seeing pictures of sports events, parties, family and the like, which are all great things and blessings from God, we need to see more pictures of people worshipping God, more scripture verses, more stories that bring glory and honor to the ONE worthy of all our attention and praise. May God be worshiped in spirit and in truth. Worship in spirit - to consciously and continually worship Him with all your heart not just out of habit or routine or when you need something. Worship in truth - to know this God and to worship in a way that is fitting to His holiness, His greatness and His majesty. We can know Him by reading His word.

Take time to worship Him and read His word today; teach your children how to do that and tell others about Him.

"Yet a time is coming and has now come when the true worshipers will worship the Father in spirit and truth, for they are the kind of worshipers the Father seeks. God is spirit, and his worshipers must worship in spirit and in truth." -JESUS

Everyone has their own ideas about life and God, most of which their rationale is purely of an intellectual approach. This is nothing new. Since the beginning of time people have always tried to find the answers to life, purely speculating what might be. The Bible shows us how the world began from day one; how God created it AND us, and how we pursued our own interests rather than honoring a relationship with God. Because of that pursuit we are sinners and its because of sin that we are cut off from God. The rest of the Bible is all about God restoring fallen man to a right relationship with Him.

Many a man, in his blind pursuit of God will either bypass the Bible, add to it or subtract from it because it doesn't line up with his thinking. Again, that opens the door to sin and a continual path away from God. Left to ourselves all we have is many voices to which we must "intellectually" decide for ourselves which one is true.

The Bible stands alone. When we believe every word written in the Bible (not just parts of it) then we find truth. Truth is truth. There is no speculation in truth nor can truth be rationalized. That's where faith comes in. This faith is not a blind faith but it is an ever-growing faith which pursues truth not from man's point of view but from the timeless word of God.

Jesus said, "If you hold to my teaching, you are really my disciples. Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free." (John 8:31-32).

"Lord, who may go and find refuge and shelter in your tabernacle up on your holy hill? Anyone who leads a blameless life and is truly sincere. Anyone who refuses to slander others, does not listen to gossip, never harms his neighbor, speaks out against sin, criticizes those committing it, commends the faithful followers of the Lord, keeps a promise even if it ruins him, does not crush his debtors with high interest rates, and refuses to testify against the innocent despite the bribes offered him—such a man shall stand firm forever." Psalm 15:1-5 (TLB)

Are we leading a blameless life? Do we slander others, gossip, harm others physically or verbally? Are we speaking out against sin? Do we uphold those who follow Christ? Do we expect more from others than we are willing to give? Do we take bribes? God's word is like a mirror, it reflects what we truly look like. If we want to "stand firm" there are some personal characteristics we need to work on... ME INCLUDED.