Posted by Pastor Marty Pena
Very often in my life I have absolutely and undeniably 'heard from God'. Not in a diluted, mutilated, twice-used, or pre-chewed manner, but as the genuine article. I would have readily guaranteed such a 'word' or exhorta Read More...
Posted by Dion Todd
And the king spoke with them, and among all of them none was found like Daniel, Hananiah, Mishael, and Azariah. Therefore they stood before the king. And in every matter of wisdom and understanding about which the king i Read More...
Posted by Pastor Marty Pena
Actually - we find researching our Family Trees quite fascinating. Especially when you discover that part of your heritage came from Royalty or from the lineage of a Famous and even Infamous individual. But many people Read More...
Posted by Dion Todd
If you died with Christ from the elements of the world, why, as though living in the world, do you subject yourselves to ordinances, 'Don't handle, nor taste, nor touch' (all of which perish with use), according to the p Read More...
Posted by Dion Todd
Hearing God Speak - Part 3 Hearing God Speak, Part 3 from Refreshing Hope Ministries on Vimeo. Transcript: Today we are going to be continuing our series on “Hearing God Speak” and in this messa Read More...
Posted by Pastor Marty Pena
Rabbi Moffic, Thank you so much for this one-time message. My 16-year-old Labrador Mix "Lupe" has been ill with cancer pretty much her entire 16 years. In the last year, I have been faced with many challenges but she Read More...
Posted by Dion Todd
While they were there, the day had come for her to give birth. She gave birth to her firstborn son. She wrapped him in bands of cloth, and laid him in a feeding trough, because there was no room for them in the inn. Luke Read More...
Posted by Dion Todd
Then he poured water into the basin, and began to wash the disciples' feet and to wipe them with the towel that was wrapped around him. Then he came to Simon Peter. He said to him, 'Lord, do you wash my feet?' Jesus answ Read More...
Posted by Pastor Marty Pena
It's impossible to comprehend God, especially not directly. The best way is through metaphor and story. It is when God meets us as a whole person. Our parents impact our theology. Our theology then re-parents us. Our sou Read More...
Posted by Dion Todd
I marvel that you are so quickly deserting him who called you in the grace of Christ to a different 'good news', but there isn't another 'good news.' Only there are some who trouble you and want to pervert the Good News Read More...
Posted by Dion Todd
Yes, all of you clothe yourselves with humility, to subject yourselves to one another; for 'God resists the proud, but gives grace to the humble.' Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, that he may exa Read More...
Posted by Dion Todd
He began to teach them that the Son of Man must suffer many things, and be rejected by the elders, the chief priests, and the scribes, and be killed, and after three days rise again. He spoke to them openly. Peter took h Read More...
Posted by Dion Todd
He caused me to pass by them all around: and behold, there were very many in the open valley; and behold, they were very dry. He said to me, 'Son of man, can these bones live?' I answered, 'Lord Yahweh, you know.' Again Read More...
Posted by Dion Todd
Hearing God Speak - Part 2 Hearing God Speak, Part 2 from Refreshing Hope Ministries on Vimeo. Transcript:Today we are going to be continuing our series on “Hearing God Speak” and in this messag Read More...
Posted by Dion Todd
But he, desiring to justify himself, asked Jesus, 'Who is my neighbor?' Jesus answered, 'A certain man was going down from Jerusalem to Jericho, and he fell among robbers, who both stripped him and beat him, and departed Read More...
Posted by Pastor Marty Pena
The Loss of a Family Member or of a Dear Friend is never an easy moment in life to endure. We can search for 'meaning' and 'purpose' and never in a thousand years ever understand 'why'. What I am going to say next will s Read More...
Posted by Pastor Marty Pena
We can spin forever in a whirlpool of thought concerning our 'standing' with God. At times people 'look back' and consider the good, the bad, and the ugly - things of life. Success gives us a confident feeling while Fail Read More...
Posted by Pastor Marty Pena
Do you understand something of what God requires of you? Has He spoken to your heart and mind and revealed something of His Plan? Does His Word 'inspire you'? Do you have moments of great joy and great sorrow BECAUSE of Read More...
Posted by Pastor Marty Pena
Many years ago I read a book which literally brought me to my knees. It was a book which President Abraham Lincoln had read, at very least, several times. Next to Scripture ... no other 'book' has had such an effect o Read More...
Posted by Dion Todd
These all wait for you, that you may give them their food in due season. You give to them; they gather. You open your hand; they are satisfied with good. You hide your face; they are troubled. You take away their breath; Read More...