Thyatira was the smallest of the 7 cities named in Revelation 2-3, but its church received the longest letter. Perhaps because they faced far more serious challenges.
Read More
Jesus begins His message to the Church at Pergamum by saying this: “I know where you live, where Satan has his throne.”
Read More
Jesus introduces Himself to the Church at Smyrna as “the First and Last, the one who died and came to life again. I know your afflictions and your poverty.”
Read More
The Lord begins His message for this flagship church by affirming them for three things.
Read More
At the beginning of the book of Revelation, we find the Apostle John living on the rocky island of Patmos, located 40 miles from the coast of modern-day Turkey.
Read More
In our fallenness, walls can easily form between us and others. Brick by brick, hurt by hurt. If we are going to know the blessing of being a peacemaker, then we must deal with those bricks before the wall gets too high.
Read More
In this message we’re going to answer 5 basic questions about forgiveness: why, who, when, where, and how.
Read More
In his letter to the Colossians, the Apostle Paul tells us that “as God’s chosen people,” we are to “forgive as the Lord forgave you.” (Col. 3:13) Having been forgiven by God, we are to extend forgiveness to others.
Read More
Jesus’ approach to peacemaking is to pursue reconciliation. There are three steps in that process that are important for us to understand and practice. The first step is confession.
Read More
While conflicts take place on a larger, collective scale, the bigger issue for most of us is the conflicts that take place on a smaller scale. Personal conflicts between work associates, friends, or even families.
Read More