Pointing to Jesus

Pointing people to Jesus with encouragement and tangible ways to grow in their Christian faith.

  • Armor Up- Part 4- Shoes of the Gospel of Peace

    Ephesians 6:15– And, as shoes for your feet, having put on the readiness given us by the gospel of peace. The 3rd piece of armor that the Bible tells us to put on is having our feet fitted with the readiness or preparation of the gospel of peace. A soldier would not be ready to Continue reading

  • Armor Up- Part- 3- Breastplate of Righteousness

    Ephesians 6:14b- and having put on the breastplate of righteousness. The second piece of armor the Bible tells us to put on in order to stand against the schemes of the devil is the Breastplate of Righteousness.  The breastplate is the piece of armor that protects the heart and other vital organs. It’s important to Continue reading

  • Armor Up- Part 2- The Belt of Truth

    Ephesians 6:14a- Stand therefore, having fastened on the belt of truth,… The Belt of Truth is the first piece of spiritual armor that the Bible tells us to put on. A belt can hold things up, such as pants . It can hold things together. It can be used to hold things in such as Continue reading

  • Armor Up

    Ephesians 6:11-13- Put on the whole armor of God that you may be able to stand against the schemes of the devil.  For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood but against the rulers, authorities, against the cosmic powers of this present darkness, against the spiritual forces of evil. Therefore, take up the whole Continue reading

  • Stay Strong in the Battle

    Ephesians 6:10- Finally, be strong in the Lord, and in the strength of His might. This verse is the beginning of a section of scripture that talks about the armor of God. We are in a spiritual battle, and the enemy is relentless in his pursuit to steal, kill, and destroy our lives.  We need Continue reading

  • The Power of Praise and Worship

    Psalms 100:1-4 NIVShout for joy to the Lord, all the earth.  Worship the Lord with gladness; come before him with joyful songs. Know that the Lord is God. It is he who made us, and we are his; we are his people, the sheep of his pasture. Enter his gates with thanksgiving and his courts Continue reading

  • The Power of Grace

    Titus 2:11–14– For the grace of God that brings salvation has appeared to all men, teaching us that, denying ungodliness and worldly lusts, we should live soberly, righteously, and godly in this present age, looking for the blessed hope and glorious appearing of our great God and Savior Jesus Christ, who gave Himself up for Continue reading

  • Let’s Thank God

    I Chronicles 16:34- Oh, give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; for His steadfast love endures forever! It’s always a great time to remember to be thankful. We usually tend to think more about being thankful around Thanksgiving time, but I want to challenge you to think about it and tell God thank Continue reading

  • Be Blessed- Part 8- Sermon on the Mount

    Matthew 5:10–12– Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are you when others revile you and persecute you and utter all kinds of evil against you falsely on my account. Rejoice and be glad for your reward is great in heaven; for so they persecuted Continue reading

  • Be Blessed – Part 7- Sermon on the Mount

    Matthew 5:9- Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called the sons of God. The Greek definition of a peacemaker is one who bravely declares God’s terms, which makes someone whole. In other words, it is someone who proclaims Gods Word so that others can be reconciled to the Prince of Peace, Jesus, who is Continue reading