The kingdom of God is a treasure of great value. It can be found in places where you least expect it...and it can also be found by diligent search. Both modes reveal that the love of God is closer than you often know. On discovery, it is worth everything to secure it! #HappyTreasureHunting #FindGodsPresence #messiahyl

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Treasure in a Field - Tangible

It's important not to "resist the twist." Parables are collections of narratives and metaphors that tell us about the Kingdom of God. The smallness of a tiny seed is not the point of the Mustard Seed parable. It is, rather, the juxtaposition of what it becomes. What's "tangible" here is learning the supernatural abundance of God's love and power. #DontResistTheTwist #OurGodIsGreat #messiahyl

The Mustard Seed - Tangible

Jesus said, "My family are those who hear the Word of God and do it." So, how do we DO the Word of God? The key is hearing and learning God's Word and then letting the power of Christ and the Holy Spirit guide us to a more loving life—a life centered on becoming more like Jesus. #IAmAChild #GuidedByTheSpirit #messiahyl

Jesus' True Family - Tangible

Have you ever been in a fog? Unclear pathway? or in dark times? Jesus gives us His light. He said, "I am the light of the world....whoever follows me will not walk in darkness." Parables teach in tangible ways. #LampOnAStand #Tangible #messiahyl

The Lamp on a Stand - Tangible

How would it be if, today on our country's day of independence celebration, we thought less about contest and rivalries, profits and politics, winners and sinners, and more about helping and giving, mending and blending, reaching out and pitching in? #OnTheSideOfGod #messiahyl

God, Freedom, and the Fourth of July

How has God acted in your life? How have you experienced the presence or the power of the person of God in your life? How have you seen God at work in the world? Father, Son, and Holy Spirit is a single name that Jesus uses to communicate the nature of God: an economic trinity (how God relates to, and acts in, the world/our life) and a social trinity (a set of loving relationships). In these ways, God is active in your life and desires connection with you. #GodInMyWorld #Trinity #messiahyl

Father, Son, Holy Spirit - I Am

When times are tough, it is easy to wonder if God will come through. We might even take steps boldly to "help God out"...doing what we "hope" God will think is good idea—without really waiting on God in the circumstance. El Roi is a name for God that Haggar uses to communicate her experience how "God sees and hears us!" #GodSeesMe #IAmLoved #messiahyl

El Roi - I Am

How can we describe God in tangible ways?...The Lord is my rock, fortress, deliverer, life, salvation, strength, shield...and the Lord is my shepherd (caring, passionate, loving, protector). God gives us back our life; fearing no evil, we can move forward in God. #InGreenPastures #IAmHis #messiahyl

Jahovah Raah - I Am

The binding of Issac is a bible story that demonstrates God's name Jahovah Jireh—God will provide. In Moses' day, a sacrifice was an instruction for obedience and a provision for showing responsive faith. God provides in all circumstances...especially when the going is tough and we can't see the way. #GodProvides #JirehSeesToIt #messiahyl

Jahovah Jireh - I Am

Names have meaning. The names of God are like a diamond with many facets. El Shaddai—Almighty God is the name that God gives Moses to communicate grace, power, and compassion. God's all sufficiency is akin to a mother's loving arms. #MountainOfStrength #QuietNurture #messiahyl

El Shaddai - I Am

How well do we follow the commandment, "don't misuse the name of God?" Maybe we should first consider what are the name(s) of God. One name, Yahweh (I Am), was the name God provided to Moses, when Moses asked "Who should I say is sending me?" What value does this name provide today? Moses learned God was faithful, dependable, and trustworthy. God is in charge and although God is beyond our full understanding... #GodIsWithUs #LetsMakeRoom #messiahyl

Yahweh - I Am

"Jesus is Lord" was an alignment statement and belief claimed by early Christians...a resurrection power. Honestly, two thousand years later it is challenging to claim this amid everyday reality and the human condition that sucks the life out of us. We are often left low thinking..."we had hoped." The remedy is leaning into the resurrection power. #WhenWeAreLow #LoveShowsUp #messiahyl

Risen Lord - Who Is Jesus?

Can you find the book of Zechariah in the Bible? (it's small; hint: refer to the index). There we see Jesus is a fulfilled promise: the Son of David....a title clue to a larger story of who He was, how He was perceived, and His relevance today. As we get older we learn more about who Jesus is—Jesus is God's anointed one. #Anointed #RoyalStatus #messiahyl

Son of God - Who Is Jesus?

Can you spot an elephant in the room? Are you good at pretending it's just not there? Jesus often called out the obvious; this was how he revealed his purpose for coming into the world. Jesus' title, Son of Man, refers to his humanity–his time among us as a living person. Following Jesus means we don't just float along on his good graces but strive to be humble (as he was) and do the obvious and sometimes hard things Jesus asks his followers to do. #SeeItDoIt #messiahyl

Son of Man - Who is Jesus?

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