In Spirit & Truth

Do you ever feel like you’re on the cusp of something big? There’s this anticipation that can leave us feeling antsy like we don’t know what to do. Pastor JD reminds us in today’s update that we’re getting closer to the rapture of the church every single day, and while that’s a little scary, it should be more exciting than anything.

We’re living in confusing times. But God is a God of peace, not chaos. The Holy Spirit brings us understanding, and today, Pastor JD reminds us how close we are to the Holy Spirit being removed from this world; if you think you live in confusing times now, just wait and see what happens without the Restrainer holding back evil.

Today, Pastor JD explains how Israel was so blinded by their sin that they thought they were holier than God. Are we that blind? It is possible to be that blind when we are wrapped up in our pride. We think we are right before God, but He sees us as we really are. Let's humble ourselves before The Most Holy God.

Wow indeed! In today's message, Pastor JD declares that religion is about what man does for God while Christianity is about what God did and is still doing for man. God has given us a way to return to Him. Some people reject God’s path and make their own path. God’s path is through Jesus, the only way to God.

Have you ever taken matters into your own hands? In today's message, Pastor JD shares how his impatience with God hurt him. Our impatience can thwart blessings that God has planned for us. Waiting on God is an essential lesson for us to learn. God's plan and timing are perfect. Let's align ourselves with His perfection.

We’ve probably all thought about how we could improve our bodies. Whether it’s changed aesthetically or in physical function, we could all come up with something we’d love to be different. Today though, Pastor JD reminds us why that’s a dangerous thought process. If you’re no longer human, you can’t claim salvation.

Many people glance over Revelation with no real understanding. They rationalize it by saying, ‘whatever happens will happen.’ But today, Pastor JD reminds us that we’re called to “look to the sky when we see these signs”. That doesn’t sound passive. Let’s get into the texts that we don’t understand, and look to God for answers.

We’ve all been deceived before. It’s not a good feeling! Especially when something big is on the line. Today, Pastor JD reminds us of the importance of not being deceived in these, the end of days. When the stakes are at their highest, you want to be astute. Don’t be fooled by the devil, even though he won’t give up on you.

Today, Pastor JD explains how Israel was so blinded by their sin that they thought they were holier than God. Are we that blind? It is possible to be that blind when we are wrapped up in our pride. We think we are right before God, but He sees us as we really are. Let's humble ourselves before The Most Holy God.

Wow indeed! In today's message, Pastor JD declares that religion is about what man does for God while Christianity is about what God did and is still doing for man. God has given us a way to return to Him. Some people reject God’s path and make their own path. God’s path is through Jesus, the only way to God.

Have you ever taken matters into your own hands? In today's message, Pastor JD shares how his impatience with God hurt him. Our impatience can thwart blessings that God has planned for us. Waiting on God is an essential lesson for us to learn. God's plan and timing are perfect. Let's align ourselves with His perfection.

Revelation is an intense book to wrap our minds around; many people don’t appreciate it because it’s so confusing. But today, Pastor JD reminds us that it’s the only book in the Bible that promises a blessing to those who read it. Don’t shy away from what you don’t understand; turn to God and ask Him your questions.

Older generations look at young people today and think, ‘they don’t know what they’re doing.’ But Pastor JD reminds us today that, life changes with each generation. We don’t do the things we did five years ago. With that constant change, we need to keep in mind the biggest picture; that Jesus is still coming back soon.

Does it ever feel like there’s no hope for us on earth? Well today, Pastor JD reminds us of the sobering fact that, there isn’t. But while earth won’t last forever, that doesn’t mean there’s no hope at all, it just means that the hope we do have, resides with Christ in Heaven. Don’t store up your treasures here, because they simply won’t last.

Do you struggle with the concept of faith? Well, fear not, because you are not alone. Faith goes against our very nature. In fact, Pastor JD reminds us today that fear and faith cannot coexist. So how do we move beyond our fear into a life of faith?.. by the Word of God; it’s only through Christ that we can have hope.

Do you shy away from God’s commands? They can be intimidating! Sometimes, they feel impossible. But today, Pastor JD reminds us that, God’s commands are a blessing. Not only because we’re doing the Will of God, but because He strengthens us to do the things that we can’t accomplish on our own.

How often do you think about the people in the Bible being real people? We perceive them as knowing something that they didn’t. Today, Pastor JD reminds us that emotions – doubt, fear, shame – were as real for them as they are for us. Don’t fool yourself into thinking that they didn’t struggle the same as you and I.

For a very long time, the prophecies made in Revelation seemed too far-fetched to ever be true. But today, as Pastor JD reminds us, it’s not as implausible as it once was. We now have the means to see these prophecies come to fruition. This means that the return of Jesus Christ isn’t as far away as it may feel.

So many people can’t handle the pressure of “knowing”, yet we all want to know what’s going on! But wisdom is more than information – as Pastor JD reminds us today – it’s also the application of information. If you don’t apply what you know to your everyday life, what good is it? Don’t waste the knowledge you do have.

Many people feel lost if they don’t have a plan. But how are we supposed to plan when we know that Jesus will be returning so soon? Today, Pastor JD reminds us to make our plans, but don’t count on them. When Jesus comes back, you’ll want to be found busy doing His work, but you’ll also want to be found ready.

Waiting on God is one of the hardest things to do. Today Pastor JD notes that God has perfect timing and a perfect plan. We rob ourselves of God's planned blessings when we disrupt His timing. Let's do the hard task of waiting for God and watch His plan unfold in His timing. If we do, we will be richly blessed.

How often do we do that as believers? Rather than ask the “what” of our trials and dilemmas, we usually ask God “why?” In today's message, Pastor JD will encourage you to ask The Lord what He's trying to teach you in your trial, rather than complain and be pessimistic.

Whenever we're in a trial and perhaps slightly panicked, one of the last things we do is remember the times God delivered us. We often jump right to praying for God to get us out of the mess we're in. However, as Pastor JD will teach you in his message today, one of the first things we should do is reflect on God's faithfulness.

So much of the time, we can feel inadequate. Like we don’t have the things we need to accomplish what we want, or don’t possess the qualities we think we need. Today, however, Pastor JD reminds us that knowledge of the Gospel, is more than a lot of people have, and it’s our job to spread that news to everyone.

How often do you divide your attention? We try to accomplish everything we can in a short amount of time, but sometimes that means not giving our full attention to a task. Today, Pastor JD reminds us that we cannot serve two masters; we don’t have the capacity. So assess your priorities, and make sure you put the right ones first.

We often get it in our head that we must do more in order to be saved; we feel the need for control in our lives. But today, Pastor JD reminds us that we are saved by grace, through faith. Jesus is in control of our lives – both present and future. Only He can save you. And get ready! Because He is coming again very soon.

If God is so loving and merciful, why does He have to judge mankind in the last days? Perhaps you've heard that question before from nonbelievers and believers alike. In today's message, Pastor JD reflects on the paradox of God's all-loving and merciful nature, and His deliverance of justice.

Chances are you've had your fair share of moments of wondering just where it is that The Lord is during your time of trouble. In some cases, it's easy to assume God has better things to do. However, as Pastor JD will remind you in his message today, God takes interest in every part of your life.

Have you ever caught yourself asking the “why is this happening to me” question? More often than not, this question stems from a sense of pride or self-righteousness and thinking we don't deserve something. However, as Pastor JD will remind you in his message today, the only good one is God, who gives grace generously.

Did you ever think you’d live through a pandemic? How about a famine? Well today, Pastor JD reminds us of the prophecies in the Bible that are coming into play in our day. Ones that can only mean the rapture of the Church is coming soon. We need to be ready and waiting and telling the Good News to absolutely everyone.

No one likes to be caught off guard; the feeling of being unready is never a good one. Today, Pastor JD reminds us that, many of the prophecies in the Bible that are meant to take place during the tribulation, are already in play, meaning the rapture of the Church can’t be far away. You don’t want to be found unprepared.

We live in a world that is full of deception, and the bad news is, it’s growing every day. As believers – we should be set apart from that deception. But today, Pastor JD reminds us how even we call fall prey. As we get closer and closer to the rapture of the church, we want to be found waiting for Christ – not caught in trickery.

While none of us are excited to hit rock bottom, many of us recognize the hard times of life as being the most beneficial. In today's message, Pastor JD reflects on the goodness and reliability of God when we need Him most in our troubles. Can you recall some hard times that led to significant growth?

Anything that points to Christ, the Devil will try to tear down. Any time God gets the glory, the evil one will try to steal the show. As Pastor JD shares in today's message, this is why Christian marriage is under attack. The marriage between a man and a woman points to the relationship between Christ and the church.

If you're a parent like me, there are times a child acts out and you give warning after warning. Eventually, we learn just to cut to the chase and discipline the child! The same goes for receiving the Lord's correction. As Pastor JD shares in today's study, instead of learning our lesson the hard way, take the Lord's correction early.

We all know what it’s like to put your faith in people; you’ll either be willfully ignorant about their imperfections, or you’ll be sorely disappointed. With elections happening, Pastor JD reminds us how important it is to not put our hope into any one person but to put it in the Lord. He is the only one that can exceed your expectations.

We often don’t speak up about things we believe because we don’t want to be made fun of or written off. Today though, Pastor JD reminds us of a story where a man spoke up against 400 other contradictory accounts. That takes a lot of guts! As believers, we should be speaking up a lot more, regardless of the repercussions.

With the state of our governments and our world, it seems impossible to be able to rejoice; there’s so much deception, how do we even know what’s real? Well today, Pastor JD reminds us that our hope is in Christ. With God on our side, there’s no reason to fret over this world, because it will shortly come to an end.

It takes a lifetime to wear out a body. While our time on Earth is but a fraction compared to eternity with the Father, the acquiring of our new body will take place in the twinkling of an eye. As Pastor JD shares in today's message, Lord come quickly! Hopefully, our bodies will last as long as necessary!

One of the reasons I don't make promises to my kids is that I know eventually I will break one of my promises. Try as I might, at some point I will be late picking them up or will forget to get their favorite cereal at the store. As Pastor JD shares in today's message, it's the Lord who made a covenant with us. If we were the ones making the promise to the Lord, we'd eventually break it.

Why does God give His children rules? To punish, or to ensure they don't have any fun? No. As Pastor JD shares in today's message, sin is bad because it's bad for you. The Lord has your heart in mind when He put certain things off limits. He is looking out for you, He has your best interest in mind.

Nobody likes to be deceived, even if it’s a light-hearted prank. But we’re living in times where deception is prominent. Today, Pastor JD reminds us that deceit and manipulation will only get worse. So why should we rejoice? Because these things merely point to the return of Christ Jesus and our eternity with Him.

Do you ever wonder how so many people get fooled into believing lies? It’s not that we’re all incredibly naïve, it’s more so that the knockoff is made believable because the truth exists. Pastor JD reminds us today that we must remain vigilant and skeptical, because a sign of the end times is deception everywhere.

Many people don’t watch the news because it makes them angry or sad to see what’s happening in our world. And it really is bad. But today, Pastor JD reminds us that, as Christians, we are called to watch and wait for the signs of Christ’s return. But let’s not argue in our waiting, instead, let’s wait in love and spread the Good News.

What does it mean to have a “good heart”? Someone who tells the truth, and doesn't steal or cheat? According to the world, you'd be counted as a good person, but according to God, you are still a sinner. Being a sinner means you can't get into heaven. Thankfully as Pastor JD shares in today's message, you have a savior in Christ.

Do you ever feel like what you pray for is between you and God and really, no one else can see or hear you? Do you use integrity when it comes to what is not seen by people? The temptation is there for sure. Today, in his message, Pastor JD will challenge you to be honest when you pray and fast. God sees you!

When you interact with others, do you see them as God's creation and treat them as such? Or if they're in the way of your happiness are you free to treat them as you see best? Today, in his message, Pastor JD will encourage you to use grace, humility, and respect in your interactions with others.

We’re so quick to blame others for – not only our problems but – the problems in our society. How do we come together when focused on what everyone’s doing wrong? Pastor JD reminds us today how divisiveness is a massive problem in the church, and that’s the exact opposite of how we’re called to live.

We often think of God as sitting in Heaven, glorious on His throne, and utterly oblivious to everything we’re going through on earth. But today, Pastor JD reminds us that God’s not oblivious and Is not slow; He acts in perfect timing. He waits for those who have yet to know Him; He waits because He loves.

Sometimes, we need to learn things the hard way. It often takes suffering to realize something we should’ve known all along. Today, Pastor JD reminds us when your world is shaken up and you don’t know what to believe anymore, turn to Christ and His Word: the only Truth that isn’t clouded by opinions or emotions.