Today's culture is deeply obsessed with external packaging - often measuring worth by appearance and perception rather than truth and substance.

But God operates by a different standard. He is not impressed by outside packaging, polish or perfection but the posture of your heart. Just because a package is damaged doesn't mean it doesn't have value. In God’s hands, what appears flawed on the outside often carries the greatest depth, power, and purpose on the inside.

God absolutely loves damaged goods!

Does your need to know everything God is doing ever get in the way of simply obeying Him?

We don’t have to understand every detail of God’s work in our lives. There are mysteries about Him that we will never understand in this life because His ways are not our ways and neither are His thoughts, our thoughts. When God asks you to do something you don’t fully understand just obey Him and trust Him more than your need to know.

God's concept of time is different then ours. As a matter of fact He is outside of time. We think of the Millenium as somewhere way in eternity while God sees it as tomorrow. I try to show the coalition between a thousand years and one day. In our time it's a thousand years, in God's time it's tomorrow. Jesus is coming back tomorrow…Be Ready!

Sometimes when we’re going through the valleys of life, we can feel alone and question, “God, where are you?” Especially when we look at those who appear to be prospering. But don’t be discouraged. It ain’t over. You may be going through a valley right now but you’re coming out on the other side! Don’t allow what you see to deflect from what you know to be true in your heart. God is with you and He will bring you out. Set your affections on things above and know that it ain’t over....and it ain't over until you win!

We seem to be bombarded with fake news today. So much so that it’s hard to tell what’s real anymore. But fake news is nothing new, it’s been around since the Garden of Eden days and many of us are allowing it to dictate how we live our lives. God’s children should never be consumed with fake news but rather we should obsess ourselves with good news, The Good News of His word. It’s the only thing that’s genuine and lasting.

Growing up, my father would discipline us using a switch from a tree in our back yard. Before he commenced to whooping our heinies, he would always say, "I'm doing this because I love you." But it 'sho didn't feel like love to me. Much in the same way, when God disciplines His children, it doesn't always feel good but I am so glad He loves me and checks me when I'm wrong. Discipline for the Believer is not optional - it is a requirement.

Don't resent the "Tree" - Christ Himself - who rescued you!

Life itself cannot exist without exchange. Everything in humanity is built on the principle of giving and receiving. This is why no man is an island unto himself. We are all connected through divine exchange. And the greatest exchange offered to mankind happened on the Cross when Jesus died and took upon Himself the sins of the world. Yes, salvation is a free gift, but there is an exchange that must take place - His life for your life - and make sure you read the fine print: Accepting this free gift will cost you everything!

Buckle up! We're in for a turbulent ride, but stay with me...I promise a smooth landing.

The prosperity gospel has caused major damage in the Body of Christ by shifting our focus from surrender to selfish-gain. It promises blessings without obedience, prosperity without repentance and favor without faithfulness. We've even presented salvation as a fast food happy meal..."Get your salvation here with a wing and a prayer! Quick and easy. No real commitment required. No need for exchange. Just confess with your mouth and believe in your heart, and BOOM! you're saved.

With all due respect, the seriousness of the moment of salvation has been greatly minimalized and the church desperately needs C.P.R. - an emergency soul-saving exchange!