More often than not, when it comes to our personal problems, humility is the solution we’ve been looking for. A lack of humility is why we get stuck. Ironically, it’s why we find it hard to move ahead. Humility is the antidote to what ails us. It … [Read more...]
May 21, 2022 – Building on the Foundation
Beauty is in the eye of the beholder -- a true statement. Likewise, we could say that opportunity is in the perception of the thinker. We could point to various individuals who recognized business opportunities and thereby amassed great wealth -- … [Read more...]
May 14, 2022 – Building on the Foundation
When driving, we find guardrails in areas of uncertainty, in areas where there are unexpected changes. They’re designed to keep vehicles from straying into dangerous or off-limit areas, from going into the ditch, from going over a cliff. The thinking … [Read more...]
May 7, 2022 – Building on the Foundation
From time to time, we hear of someone purchasing something from someone else that is very valuable. The buyer recognizes the value, but the seller seemingly was oblivious to what he or she had. Could that happen to us on a spiritual level? Do we … [Read more...]
April 30, 2022 – Building on the Foundation
We have just come off a very positive weekend where we had a combined Church service and activities with the local UCG congregations. A powerful reminder of our calling and responsibilities. Now to continue the race. The author of Hebrews uses a … [Read more...]
April 23, 2022 – Building on the Foundation
As previously announced, this coming Sabbath, we have the opportunity to participate in a combined service with local United Church of God congregations here in Central California. The timing allows us to reflect upon the emphasis Christ placed on … [Read more...]
April 15, 2022 – Building on the Foundation
In the next month or so, we have planned two church services where we (TFC) plan to hold a combined church service with two other COG groups – UCG and COGWA. These services are local to us here in Central California. Some have asked why we are doing … [Read more...]
April 9, 2022 – Building on the Foundation
We experience a lot of emotions this time of year as we prepare to take the Passover. We process many thoughts as we prayerfully look inside to see what it is that God sees. Then we come to whatever conclusions the Holy Spirit leads us to. We will … [Read more...]
April 2, 2022 – Building on the Foundation
When addressing the Church in Corinth during a time when their observance of Passover had become lax, the Apostle Paul admonished them to examine themselves [to test, try, to be approved]. They were to consider deeply in order to make the necessary … [Read more...]
March 25, 2022 – Building on the Foundation
As we read, watch and listen to events currently taking place in the world around us, what are we learning? Are we able to inculcate spiritual values and lessons from the physical? The world, in general, is unable to determine spiritual values due to … [Read more...]
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