Invested Stories

What if there are two “Second Comings” of Jesus? Two second Advents? Now, before you tune me out, hear me out.

As we struggle to deal with this unleashing of the spirit of death and loss, we all as Christians seek to reconcile the words of Jesus with our personal experience of it.

One of the most precious gifts of God is consolation. Often, we experience it without naming it. It simply is. The provision of God when we are troubled.

Impact, influence, and value in the Kingdom of God is measure in love.

"Not by fine words." ... When was the last time you you encountered that in the church? Unfortunately I have to admit that I have not experienced a "demonstration of the Spirit's power" in the church the way Paul means in this passage.

Much like darkness being the absence of light, hate is the absence of love. And, as there is a progression from day to night, light to dark, there is also a progression from love to hate.

If you are to keep the squatters from returning and destroying the house of your tov heart, it must be occupied. Jesus must dwell there.

You are called to live open and free. Not protecting what you have but giving it all away, including yourself.

People are always on the lookout for the Shiny New Coin. The latest cool insight or revelation from some author or podcaster. The new thing they think will help them fix what is “broken” in their life.

For you to begin to become who God created you to be, you must be saturated with love, support, and encouragement.

There once was a man standing in a magnificent garden. A place full of life. A place where life flourished.

It is impossible to coast to Jesus. To “come to him,” you must act on purpose. You must consciously exercise your will.

The abundance of God is always on display. If we are willing to look down, it shows itself in every blade of grass, every flower, and animal

What if there are two Second Comings of Jesus? Two second Advents?

It is Jesus’ simple questions which bring us clarity and lead us into deeper union with himself. Life to the full. Abundant Life.

Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your...