The Root of Joy

More Bitter Than Death - Enjoying the Journey

(Ecclesiastes 7:26) Hallelujah, death has no sting on the child of God! However, did you know there is something more bitter than death to a Christian? The Bible states that living in bondage to sin hurts far worse because it creates a divide between you and your Father. (09178250724)

Jul 24, 20251 min read

Scott Pauley

The Source of Real Wisdom - Enjoying the Journey

(Ecclesiastes 7:23-25) Well-meaning and highly educated people can still be foolish. Even the greatest of knowledge found in this world, when divorced from God, is worthless, because it lacks wisdom. You cannot have this wisdom without having Jesus. (09177250723)

Jul 23, 20251 min read

Scott Pauley

Pay No Attention to Their Words - Enjoying the Journey

(Ecclesiastes 7:21-22) Just as surely as people will say things they ought not say, you will commit the same sin. The human tendency is to be hard on others and easy on ourselves. Ultimately, we are all answerable to God for every idle word we speak. (09176250722)

Jul 22, 20251 min read

Scott Pauley

Mustard Seeds and Mulberries

Jesus used the black mulberry tree to warn against resentment. When it comes, asking Christ for help in faith (as a Mustard Seed) will uproot it.

Jul 19, 20255 min read

Scott Pauley

Does It Pay to Serve God? - Enjoying the Journey

(Ecclesiastes 7:15-18) As a bygone preacher famously said, “There’s a payday someday.” Eventually, God will reward the righteous and the wicked. The believer’s task is simply to serve the Lord and leave the recompense to Him. (09173250718)

Jul 18, 20251 min read

Before 'The Chosen' There Was 'What If ...', a Movie That Launched Dallas Jenkins' Career

Long before The Chosen captured worldwide audiences with an immersive series about the life of Jesus Christ, Dallas Jenkins was a young, aspiring filmmaker trying to establish himself in Hollywood. In 2010, with just one full-length feature film to his credit, Jenkins released a movie that won the hearts of...

Jul 24, 202511 min readWhat If ...Dallas Jenkins Kevin Sorbo Michael Scott Second Chances

Jim Brangenberg

It's Time to Do Something Different — iWork4Him

So many of us get caught up with the idea that marketplace ministry is all about evangelism . Is that true? All you have to do is read the Gospels to know that marketplace ministry is about much more than just evangelism. Let’s look at the scriptures. The time that Jesus spent with people in the

Jul 25, 20252 min read