May 8, 2017
Trust is a prevalent theme throughout the Bible, appearing 186 times in the New King James Version. Trust is a vital element of any relationship. In order to have a healthy, happy bond with another person, one first must have trust or everything else falls like a house of cards. This is especially true in your relationship with God. A relationship with Him, after all, is what He desires to have with you, and He…
Read MoreApril 6, 2017
There has never been an event in history that has so drastically and irreversibly changed the entire world like Jesus Christ’s death, burial, and resurrection. No leader in power, no technological advancement or invention, no war or victory, no speech or political march has ever made such an indelible mark on all of humanity as the redemptive work of Jesus on the cross. Allow me to explain why: First, despite all our advancements and improvements…
Read MoreMarch 15, 2017
Recently we had the biggest storm in five years in Southern California. Almost 10 inches of relentless rain fell in one day, along with high winds and flooding in several areas. It’s hard to imagine a storm like this would have been possible in our sunny city, but once you’re in the midst of it, it can seem like there is no end in sight. You may wonder if the storm will ever end. Perhaps…
Read MoreJanuary 31, 2017
If you’ve spent much time in California during the past few years, you know how desperate we’ve been for rain. Thankfully, the long-awaited downpour we’ve had this winter seems to have quenched our state’s five-year dry spell. We needed the rain because our land is dry and thirsty. This is true spiritually for our state—and our entire nation as well. We are a dry and thirsty land spiritually. We have the highest percentage of people…
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