The Perfecting Church

Being perfect is an unachievable goal for any of us no matter how much we try.  The enemy will use our failures, challenges, and set-backs to bring condemnation or question our standing with God. However, God is not looking for perfection but He is moved by our faithfulness and consistency.  The church of Philadelphia was […]

The sheet piling and metal planks driven into the ground to reinforce the flood walls — didn’t run deep enough. The Army Corps of Engineers’ geologists mishandled the tests that should have determined the soil instability below the flood walls. It was later determined, the Army Corps of Engineers and the local flood wall board […]

We live in a time where nobody can tell anybody anything. Hierarchy has fallen and it’s popular to admit we’re all flawed so nobody can judge me. The problem is this is the very side of eternity where we want to be judged. Now is the time to surrender to the Judge of all and […]

Compromise provokes the divine discipline of God. It’s among the Church’s most destructive enemies. When we willingly lower God’s standard, we destroy ourselves and the power of our witness from within. Wherever there is compromise, Jesus comes with His two-edged sword drawn to deliver us from being lost.

Compromise provokes the divine discipline of God. It’s among the Church’s most destructive enemies. When we willingly lower God’s standard, we destroy ourselves and the power of our witness from within. Wherever there is compromise, Jesus comes with His two-edged sword drawn to deliver us from being lost.

The Perfecting Church produces change in the lives of men, women and children through the transforming power of God\'s word and presence enabling us to discover and live God\'s unique plan for our lives emerging as holy, purpose-driven, people of influence who extend the Kingdom of God.

Nothing challenges our faithfulness and loyalty like pain, suffering and loss. It’s not hard to find commitment when times are good, expectations are met and winning is the norm. But faithfulness is a part of our character that can’t be seen until circumstances aren’t optimal and staying committed carries no obvious benefit. It takes a special kind of person to keep it together and a special kind of Church to stand together during times of pain, suffering and loss — God reserves a special kind of reward for those who do. He has a special kind of love for Smyrna.

First Love is not an emotion.  First love is God. The God of Heaven is our first love; He knew us, named us and embraced us before the world was.  His love is the First Love here in the earth too.  All other loves are secondary loves.  The Church loves Him because He first loved […]

First Love is not an emotion. First love is God. The God of Heaven is our first love; He knew us, named us and embraced us before the world was. His love is the First Love here in the earth too. All other loves are secondary loves. The Church loves Him because He first loved Her. We must embrace and vigilantly work to keep first love first.

Historically the church (individually and collectively) has been used by God to transform society and bring spiritual and natural freedom.  This has required disciples who respond to God’s call to take action to address issues that are larger than they can correct on their own.  Through God’s leading community transformation occurs when we understand our […]

Historically the church (individually and collectively) has been used by God to transform society and bring spiritual and natural freedom. This has required disciples who respond to God’s call to take action to address issues that are larger than they can correct on their own. Through God’s leading community transformation occurs when we understand our calling; convene with wise counsel; collaborate with others to leverage resources and follow His clear strategies. We are called to be the church not to just attend one. Now more than ever the world is asking “will the Church stand up”?

The Church has been redefined by modern culture, but it has never been changed in its role or power by God. God has established the Church as the epicenter of life, society and blessing. She is the steward of God’s revelation truth and miraculous power to transform humanity. There is no corporation, organization or institution […]

Opinions are as common as rocks. They are everywhere and we can all quickly pick them up. But no matter how informed or strong, opinions should never be confused with truth. Opinions are views and judgments based on personal perspective and experiences. Truth is based on unbiased and unchanging absolutes. God has purposed His Church […]

Opinions are as common as rocks. They are everywhere and we can all quickly pick them up. But no matter how informed or strong, opinions should never be confused with truth. Opinions are views and judgments based on personal perspective and experiences. Truth is based on unbiased and unchanging absolutes. God has purposed His Church to present and demonstrate the truth of who He is to a world full of opinions. Who do you say I am?

What was Jesus saying when He declared He would build His Church -Is His declaration still relevant for us today? The Church seems to be out of step and behind the times — is it being replaced by other social and political constructs? These questions have existed for over two millennia. But Jesus’ words, “I […]