Ring of Truth

There are some autobiographies that I’ve read and said, “Did this person ACTUALLY do this?” Sometimes, it’s easy to doubt the authenticity and authority of God, but it’s important to remember that He has provided us a step-by-step guide on how to live for Him, and that the words given are His direct commands to us. In today’s message, Pastor Dan emphasizes that the Bible is God’s word. It’s not a...

Historically, a lot of America’s values are based on Christianity, whether people realize it or not. In today’s message, Pastor Dan talks about how the Founding Fathers actually used Deuteronomy numerous times while writing the Constitution. Although it may seem like Deuteronomy isn’t that important a book, or that it’s outdated and should be overlooked, it actually ended up as part of the foundat...

In most movies I watch, the main character has a family last name that determines their entire status, both good and bad. Even though they get treated based on their family, God doesn’t treat you differently based on your ancestors. In today’s message, Pastor Dan says that your sins condemn you. Not your spouse, not your family, YOUR sins. The good news is that you’ve already been forgiven for tha...

Marriage can be hard sometimes. One thing I’ve learned about marriage is that your spouse will build you up the most, but also hurt you the most. That may sound discouraging, but Jesus has redeemed you so that you can love your spouse and give them grace just as He did for you! In today’s message, Pastor Dan talks about how a husband should love his wife. The Bible says to love your wife as you wo...

You might feel like you’ll never be ready to have kids, but the reality is that you may NEVER feel ready. If you’re married, consider taking the step of obedience in bearing children! In today’s message, Pastor Dan says that despite what the world says, the Bible says that marriage is a gift from God, and that children are a source of happiness, joy, and a reward from Him. Getting the opportunity...

Although culture may see getting married as a burden, Christians think otherwise. Marriage is a wonderful gift from God that’s cherished and lifted. What better way to exhibit the Gospel than to live for Him in marriage? In today’s message, Pastor Dan talks about the beauty of marriage and its correlation to Christ. Just as He will never give up on you, husbands and wives should never give up on e...

In a world where it’s encouraged to avoid marriage and children, God says to do BOTH of those things! If God provides a partner, be countercultural and marry that person! There’s nothing more beautiful than getting the chance to exhibit Christ in your marriage. In today’s message, Pastor Dan says that in marriage, it should be your desire to have children. Whether that’s through conception, surrog...

I love days when I get to sleep in. But sometimes, I take advantage of that time, and I sleep in on days that I need to get things done. If I continue to build a habit of getting up late, I’ll never have a productive day in my life! In today’s message, Pastor Dan says that if you have sin stuck in your life, you’ll never move forward with God. Sanctification is the process of becoming more Holy, a...

Typically, we go to the hospital because we’re sick, and we need to be healed. Other than that, there’s no reason to be there. Many people try to turn to God AFTER they fix their life, but never consider that maybe God will do that all on His own. In today’s message, Pastor Dan says that God will show mercy to those who will openly turn and trust Him. Your life doesn’t need to be perfect, and you...

At a job, we are given rules and guidelines to follow in order to maintain an orderly workplace. As employees, it’s important to listen and agree to these rules in order to thrive in the workplace. In today’s message, Pastor Dan says that to live as a Christian, you must submit to the authority of God. A Christian who doesn’t treat Jesus as a Savior is nothing more than a lukewarm Christian. Would...

Our society might benefit greatly if we took on similar rules regarding sex before marriage. As Pastor Dan continues leading us through the book of Deuteronomy today, we’ll examine these archaic-seeming laws. Many today would just scoff and complain over how “irrelevant” these laws seem. But young people took sex seriously because of this. They had a respect for the consequences of their actions,...

Our culture is very divided on this issue. You may have heard Pastor Dan’s words a moment ago and felt either deeply offended or deeply vindicated. The truth is, there are many ways that we defy God’s design as humans, and it’s important to approach the confusion that some experience regarding gender with grace. That doesn’t mean you can’t speak the truth; in fact, you need to. But it’s important...

This isn’t a familiar scenario for most of us. Most people don’t have livestock and won’t ever need to track down their neighbor’s donkey. We may have a dog or a cat, or we may have other possessions that are valuable and meaningful to us, though. As Pastor Dan will challenge us in today’s message, we should be generous with our willingness to help others. It can speak volumes to a neighbor in nee...

As we study through the book of Deuteronomy, we repeatedly encounter the brokenness of sin and the need for atonement through sacrifice. Our sin separates us from God, and the only way we can draw close to Him is to have our sin removed. Before Jesus, this system required repeated sacrifice. Every new sin required a new sacrifice. But, as Pastor Dan will remind us in today’s message, Jesus’ sacrif...

If you’re a parent, your children need you to be an adult with well-regulated emotions and integrity in your relationships and responsibilities. Today, Pastor Dan will challenge parents to follow Biblical guidance and wisdom in how they treat their children. You’re going to have to say “no” sometimes, and you’re going to have to discipline at times. It’s a crucial element in loving your child and...

We’re born sinners, meaning that we’re going to break God’s laws and miss the mark of what He designed us for, but those actions and attitudes aren’t meant to define who we are. Part of being enslaved to sin is that we attach ourselves to it, believing it’s a part of who we are. As Pastor Dan examines today’s passage in Deuteronomy, we’ll be reminded that we were designed for holiness. Instead of...

Many Christians mistakenly think that ministry is primarily done by pastors in the pulpit. At some point in their journey, they may even feel a call to ministry and assume that they need to become a pastor or a missionary themselves. As Pastor Dan clarifies in today’s message, all of us are called to be ministers of the Gospel, but in most cases, you don’t need to change jobs or locations. You can...

Satan is the father of lies. His lies are usually subtle, making them easier for well-meaning people to swallow. But, as Pastor Dan will remind us in today’s message, God does not change. He’s the same yesterday, today, and forever. He doesn’t bend to the whims of our culture. He created humanity, and our design and the laws that govern us are not dependent on how we feel. When we come to Him in r...

For those who accidentally killed someone in the Old Testament, they could find sanctuary in special cities of refuge”. Here, they were protected from the vengeful desires of the victim’s family. As Pastor Dan will explain in today’s message, these cities serve as a beautiful illustration of the role that Jesus plays for all mankind. All of us are guilty of sin, both purposeful and accidental, and...

What does Deuteronomy have to do with Jesus? Sure, they’re both in the Bible. That’s an easy answer, but as with this entire collection of inspired books and letters, Jesus is central. When you look at the heart of the Old Testament, including Deuteronomy, you’ll find foreshadowing, prophecy, and symbolism that clearly point to the coming Messiah and His work of redemption. As Pastor Dan examines...

God’s design and laws can sometimes seem complicated and even cumbersome. Why so many rules in the books of Leviticus and Deuteronomy? Why couldn’t He keep it simple? As Pastor Dan continues our study in the book of Deuteronomy today, we’ll be reminded that all of these laws are centered around a core truth. That core truth is that our God is love. Every law came from a heart that cared for His pe...

We have an incredible privilege in our access to God’s Word. This is a relatively new thing in the Church. For the first 1500 years of Christianity, the vast majority of believers did not have direct access to the Bible, and they often depended on someone else to read it and translate it into their tongue. Today, you can access it on your phone or easily find a cheap or even free copy to carry wit...

God gave mankind free will, and in our sin, there have been many choices made that demonstrate our rebellion against His authority. But, while we have free will, God’s will will be accomplished in the end. In His sovereignty, He’ll can use even our acts of defiance to serve His plan. As Pastor Dan will remind us in today’s message, even when we don’t like a specific leader, especially in the Churc...

As Pastor Dan will explain in today’s message, according to the law given in Deuteronomy, if someone was guilty and convicted of a sin deserving of death, the person who brought the accusation was to throw the first stone. After that, the rest of the community would join in throwing stones till the punishment was complete. Such a gruesome system. It’s shocking to us, but it demonstrates the weight...

Jesus should be the center of your life. When you give your life to Him, it should be evident in how you live your new life. There should be a difference. The sins of the world that used to have a hold on you shouldn't anymore. Today, Pastor Dan will point out how the feasts in the Old Testament that Israel was commanded to observe were a huge part of their life. They took effort and commitment, a...