April 3, 2023“And have put on the new self, which is being renewed in knowledge after the image of its creator.” – Colossians 3:10As a child of God, you were made in His image. But the truth is, you can resemble someone and be nothing like them. I had the privilege of playing golf at a prestigious golf course in North Carolina. And because it was such a nice course, I tried my best to look like I ...  Read More

April 2, 2023“So God created man in His own image, in the image of God He created him; male and female He created them.” – Genesis 1:27Has anyone ever told you that you look like your mom or dad? I’ve been hearing that my entire life. Growing up, people would tell me, “Jordan, you look just like your dad. You have his curly hair, and his same eyes and smile.” They’d tell me my mannerisms are simil...  Read More

April 1, 2023“But God shows His love for us in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us.” – Romans 5:8  The Swedish chemist Alfred Nobel woke up one morning and read his own obituary in the morning newspaper. It read, “Alfred Nobel, the inventor of dynamite, who died yesterday, devised a way for more people to be killed in war than ever before, and he died a very rich man.” It was actu...  Read More

March 31, 2023“Look carefully then how you walk, not as unwise but as wise, making the best use of the time, because the days are evil.” – Ephesians 5:15-16Over the last few days, we have looked at the specific ways we can live in the light. First, we discussed the importance of imitating Jesus. Then, we looked at how we must walk away from the darkness, emptying ourselves of the old in order for ...  Read More

March 30, 2023“For at one time you were darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. Walk as children of light.” – Ephesians 5:8If you want to walk with Jesus, it starts by walking away from the darkness in your life. But it doesn’t stop there. Once you walk away from the darkness, you must actually walk toward the light. Ephesians 5:8 says, “For at one time you were darkness, but now you are ligh...  Read More

March 29, 2023“But sexual immorality and all impurity or covetousness must not even be named among you, as is proper among saints. Let there be no filthiness nor foolish talk nor crude joking, which are out of place, but instead let there be thanksgiving. For you may be sure of this, that everyone who is sexually immoral or impure, or who is covetous, has no inheritance in the kingdom of Christ an...  Read More

March 28, 2023“Therefore be imitators of God, as beloved children.” – Ephesians 5:1When you live your life in the light, the Bible says your life will look different than those living in darkness. So, the question is, how do we live our lives in the light? In order to walk in the light, you must imitate Jesus and walk in love. Ephesians 5:1 says, “Therefore be imitators of God, as beloved children...  Read More

March 27, 2023“The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it.” – John 1:5God tells us not to be conformed but to be transformed. Don’t conform to the darkness, but instead, light up the darkness! Allow Jesus to transform your heart. Why? So that you can live in the light. God designed your life to be living in the light because it is the light that overcomes darkness. John...  Read More

March 26, 2023“Delivering you from your people and from the Gentiles—to whom I am sending you to open their eyes, so that they may turn from darkness to light and from the power of Satan to God, that they may receive forgiveness of sins and a place among those who are sanctified by faith in me.” – Acts 26:17-18Because of Jesus, you don’t have to walk in darkness. And yet, when you look at the worl...  Read More

March 25, 2023“Again Jesus spoke to them, saying, ‘I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will not walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.’” – John 8:12Yesterday, we talked about a man who came from Pepsi to work with Steve Jobs at Apple, all because of a draw to “change the world.” That was Jobs’ pitch that changed the mind of the young Pepsi president. You may never have to d...  Read More

March 24, 2023“For everything there is a season, and a time for every matter under heaven.” – Ecclesiastes 3:1More than likely, you have heard the name, Steve Jobs. Jobs was the co-founder of Apple computer. He started the company in the late ‘70s along with a partner, and he knew very quickly that he had a difficult task ahead of him. In those early days, Jobs knew he had created a great computer...  Read More

March 23, 2023“Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect.” – Romans 12:2No matter who you are, you are always walking in a direction. The question is, what direction are you walking in? Are you walking towards God’s path or the world’s path? Paul gives us a form...  Read More