Star of Heaven – Q&A

Question and Answer session. From December 27, 2020

Star of Heaven

Why did these wise guys travel 1000 miles to bring these gifts? From December 27, 2020

Lamb of God – Q&A

Question and Answer session. From December 20, 2020

Lamb of God

Sacrificial and Passover lambs came from a very specific flock, in a very specific place. And we know from the Mishna that Bethlehem was the officially sanctioned location. From December 20, 2020

Hallowed Father – Q&A

Question and Answer session. From December 13, 2020

Hallowed Father

Jesus isn’t telling us to simply state the fact of our Father’s holiness, but to honor and cherish the sheer holiness of Dad’s character and nature. The LPG #2. From December 13, 2020

Heavenly Father – Q&A

Question and Answer session. From December 6, 2020

Heavenly Father

Our God is the gold standard of good dads. He’s the One and only genuine definition of “Father”. The LPG #1. From December 6, 2020

Shut Up and Pray – Q&A

Question and Answer session. From November 29, 2020

Shut Up and Pray

Our prayer life, as well as our relationship with the Lord, will flourish far more through listening-to than talking-at. Our Place at His Place #37. From November 29, 2020

A Wing and a Prayer – Q&A

Question and Answer session. From November 22, 2020

A Wing and a Prayer

When it comes to partnering with our Father in prayer, we need to know His Word, and reach out in faith. Our Place at His Place #36. From November 22, 2020

Pray Tell – Q&A

Question and Answer session. From November 15, 2020

Pray Tell

Jesus promises that God will reward us for praying privately and sincerely.  So, what’s the reward? Our Place at His Place #35. From November 15, 2020

Dis Appointment – Q&A

Question and Answer session. From November 8, 2020

Dis Appointment

Disappointment and discipline go hand in hand. And one of the big eternal reasons for that is because we can’t learn to trust Dad without being disappointed. Our Place at His Place #34. From November 8, 2020

Be Headed – Q&A

Question and Answer session. From November 1, 2020

Be Headed

Much like a beheaded chicken, when we’re severed from our Head (the Lordship of Jesus) we’re dead and don’t know it. Our Place at His Place #33. From November 1, 2020

Un-Willing – Q&A

Question and Answer session. From October 25, 2020

Un-Willing

It’s a common temptation for believers to envy the sinful indulgence of others, in a culture where media bombards us with a distorted reality. Our Place at His Place #32. From October 25, 2020

Un-Wasted – Q&A

Question and Answer session. From October 18, 2020

Un-Wasted

Through the story of the Prodigal Son, Jesus paints an incredible picture of our Father’s profound commitment to our free will. Our Place at His Place #31. From October 18, 2020

Debt Free – Q&A

Question and Answer session. From October 11, 2020

Debt Free

Whenever we sin, we borrow against life to buy death, but with no way to repay. That’s why Jesus died for the right to freely forgive us. Our Place at His Place #30. From October 11, 2020

Loyal Soil – Q&A

Question and Answer session. From October 4, 2020

Loyal Soil

In the parable of The Sower, Jesus portrays all those who hear His Word as four kinds of soil, and simultaneously reveals Satan’s deception regarding our reception of God’s Word. Our Place at His Place #29. From October 4, 2020

Resisting the Urge – Q&A

Question and Answer session. From September 27, 2020

Resisting the Urge

We’re designed to desire and delight in altruistic vengeance. And yet, we’re quite incapable of dispensing it on our own. Our Place at His Place #28. From September 27, 2020

Friendly Fire – Q&A

Question and Answer session. From September 20, 2020

Friendly Fire

It’s one thing to love the unlovable, and another thing entirely to forgive the unforgivable. Our Place at His Place #27. From September 20, 2020

About You – Q&A

Question and Answer session. From September 13, 2020

About You

Focusing on “me” prevents me from finding my meaning. Because it’s not about me … or you! Our Place at His Place #26. From September 13, 2020

I Witness – Q&A

Question and Answer session. From September 6, 2020

I Witness

As a witness for God, all you’re asked to do is to share you. Authentically and transparently. And to prepare to share what you base your hopes on. Our Place at His Place #25. From September 6, 2020

Night Lights – Q&A

Question and Answer session. From August 30, 2020

Night Lights

We must shine in ways that brings Dad praise! We’re here to learn to mirror His brilliance in our darkness. Our Place at His Place #24. From August 30, 2020

Victim Eyes – Q&A

Question and Answer session. From August 23, 2020

Victim Eyes

Instead of playing the victim, Joseph takes on responsibility in the face of unfair adversity. Wow! Who does that? Our Place at His Place #23. From August 23, 2020

Off Kilter – Q&A

 Question and Answer session. From August 16, 2020

Off Kilter

When feeding some lust is our highest hope for happiness, we’ve been badly conned by our own deceitful heart and disordered desires. Our Place at His Place #22. From August 16, 2020

Master Desire – Q&A

Question and Answer session. From August 9, 2020

Master Desire

 We often view self-control as mainly willpower. But Joseph doesn’t focus on suppressing his desire for sin; but, expressing his desire for God. Our Place at His Place #21. From August 9, 2020

Boldly Vulnerable – Q&A

Question and Answer session. From August 2, 2020

Boldly Vulnerable

Vulnerability is not weakness! Vulnerability is the courageous display of imperfections. Our Place at His Place #20. From August 2, 2020

Action or Distraction – Q&A

Question and Answer session. From July 26, 2020

Action or Distraction

It’s easy to think you’re just sitting in the audience; when the truth is, you’re on the stage. Not only are you not irrelevant, for heaven’s sake, you’re the center of attention. Our Place at His Place #19. From July 26, 2020

Stern Kindness – Q&A

Question and Answer session. From July 19, 2020

Stern Kindness

Kindness just wants to numb the pain or alleviate the suffering. But love is deeper, more stern. Love longs to help face the pain, to walk through it. Our Place at His Place #18. From July 19, 2020

Peace Makers – Q&A

Question and Answer session. From July 12, 2020

Peace Makers

Tell yourself the truth: do you put more energy into peacemaking or troublemaking? Because, we all slide to one side of that scale! Our Place at His Place #17. From July 12, 2020

Just Judging – Q&A

Question and Answer session. From July 5, 2020

Just Judging

We’re called to discern, but warned not to condemn. But before you take off on someone, we better go through a “pre-fight” checklist. Our Place at His Place #16. From July 5, 2020

Good Judgment – Q&A

Question and Answer session. From June 28, 2020

Good Judgment

When we judge someone’s intentions, we presume to know the motives of their heart. I don’t know about you, but I struggle to figure out my own motives, let alone yours! Our Place at His Place #15. From June 28, 2020

God’s Father – Q&A

Question and Answer session. From June 21, 2020

God’s Father

It is incomprehensibly mind-blowing that God – the God, of all creation – wanted to have a human dad! God Himself became just like us and had a human dad! Our Place at His Place #14. From June 21, 2020

The Pits – Q&A

Question and Answer session. From June 14, 2020

The Pits

When you feel forsaken and afraid, don’t abandon your “post” in the pit. Some battles may be lost … but victory is assured! Our Place at His Place #13. From June 14, 2020

Not Into It – Q&A

Question and Answer session. From June 7, 2020

Not Into It

While God doesn’t do the tempting, we must realize that God does allow the testing. And this testing has an eternal reason and reward. Our Place at His Place #12. From June 7, 2020

Granted Value

A defiled dollar bill retains all its undefiled value. As do you. Because its condition doesn’t determine its value; the bill’s value is determined by something far greater: its creator. As is yours. Our Place at His Place #11. From May 31, 2020

Now’s the Time

The fact that God’s eternal realm is beyond our dimensions is what assures you that He’s able to watch, listen, delight, interact, and intimately involve Himself in each detail of your life. Our Place at His Place #10. From May 24, 2020

Shuteye 2.0

If the Lord allowed everyone, ever born, everywhere, every day, to understand Him, His invisible qualities, eternal power, and divine nature, what would that be like? Our Place at His Place #9. From May 17, 2020

A Mother’s Day

If ever there was a mother’s day moment in the Bible, it’s early on in Jesus’ ministry, when He turns a grieving mother’s day-of-mourning into a day-of-rejoicing! Our Place at His Place #8. From May 10, 2020

Battle Plan

Temptation provides resistance training. Just as roots will strengthen when the wind blows against a tree, each time we stand firm against the force of temptation we become stronger. Our Place at His Place #7. From May 3, 2020

On Hold

Many of life’s most important things don’t have a perceived deadline, and therefore don’t feel urgent. And that’s what trips us up. Our Place at His Place #6. From April 26, 2020

Digging Deep

Peace isn’t found in the absence of trouble. It comes from having Jesus as our anchor and foundation, especially in the storm. Our Place at His Place #5. From April 19, 2020

Antivenom

We desperately need an ultimate anti-venom, because we can’t help but keep ingesting the deadly poison under our tongue and in our heart. Our Place at His Place #4. From April 12, 2020

Under Attack

The Colossian Christians were bombarded with an onslaught of spiritual ideologies, and began to buy into the notion of combining religions views. Paul writes to remind them: If Christ isn’t everything, He’s nothing. Our Place at His Place #3. From April 5, 2020

House Arrest

Suffering provides an opportunity to partner with Jesus and put God’s dominion on display. Nothing will impact those around you like singin’ in the pain. Our Place at His Place #2. From March 29, 2020

Christ in the Crisis

Right now, the whole world is realizing that we’re all in the same boat; and we’re not as in control as we think, and far more dependent on something outside of ourselves than we thought. Our Place at His Place #1 From March 22, 2020

Taking Names

If we’re not stayin’ with Him, we’re strayin’ from Him. And to clear up your name, you gotta ask: How far have you strayed? Guest speaker: Noah Richards. From March 15, 2020

Weaving the Word #125: Sign of Greatness

Jesus had already given many signs to the “wicked and adulterous generation.” But they weren’t seeing them, because they were blind to them. And He can’t give what we won’t receive. From March 8, 2020

David and Goliath: Bigger Than You Think

The Old Testament harmonizes exactly like the Gospels. And we’ve never read the story of David and Goliath before, woven together! From March 1, 2020

Torment or Paradise

Pastor Larry explains how the events of his life, especially the excruciating taste of hell he experienced after being burned, have influenced his passion to save the lost. Guest speaker: Larry Wersen. From February 23,2020

Pull It Together

Big or small, the DNA of every battle is always the same: division. And thank heavens! Because if they all share the same DNA, they all fall to the same weapon: unity. Guest speaker: Noah Richards. From February 16, 2020

Weaving the Word #124: Dinner for Dogs

God doesn’t want those created in His image to be ashamed of their being.  But, their doing? Well, that’s another story. From February 9, 2020

Weaving the Word #123: The Region of Legion

Jesus disappoints so many, so deeply, so often. Know why? His failure … to meet our expectations: our subtle assumptions that He’ll bless, protect, and answer us in our predetermined way. From February 2, 2020

Once You Were Separated From God

Ephesians 2:12 reminds us Gentiles that our forefathers were, at one time, separated from God. It also reminds us how blessed we are to live in a time when Christ has already died for our sin on the cross. Guest speaker: Larry Wersen. From January 26, 2020

Jump Start

We need a plan, to be on the path to perfection, and it includes finding the start, finding the finish, drawing a line, and walking the line. Guest speaker: Noah Richards. From January 19, 2020

Weaving the Word #122: The Sighs Have It

Everything down here has an expiration date. And that’s why Jesus looks up to heaven and sighs: for both our physical and our spiritual condition. From January 12, 2020

Weaving the Word #121: Housebroken

To get Jesus’ attention, we often cry out in a way we think He wants to hear. We use the right words, but they’re empty words ... until we’re housebroken! From January 5, 2020