Ring of Truth

If you were asked how much society values God as an example to help shape policy and worldly values, what would you say? Is there a high priority placed on God’s will, or is it ignored completely and replaced with worldly preferences instead? If you need help with this question, then today Pastor Dan will provide a crystal clear response. And not only about this question of value but also how it t...

If you ever needed proof of the Bible being a perfect handbook for practical life application then today’s lesson is for you. Pastor Dan speaks to an undeniable relationship between scripture and current issues that you face as a Christian in the 21st century. How could God have gotten it so right concerning how little we value life you ask? He’s God! He knew before the dawn of man that the gift o...

Today’s subject is not an easy one. The consequences of something as serious as murder are not just difficult to discuss, it seems obvious to most. But Pastor Dan is going to do something interesting as he teaches through this chapter to help you better understand the context of this commandment in a way that is more relatable to our modern time. Self-defense, for example, has become a gray area i...

Today Pastor Dan helps to provide clarity to those of you who don’t know your biological parents. He is teaching about the expectations God has for all His children to obey their parents, but admittedly some will never meet their real mom or dad. So, if this is true, then who should those children obey? Of course, everyone is to obey God, but more specifically, some of you will be blessed as mento...

Do you find yourself asking your children how you should parent them? Maybe in the name of helping them grow and make better decisions you have taken a backseat and given them control they are not yet ready for. How is that working out? Today Pastor Dan speaks sternly to those of you who have, quite accidentally, become hostages to your children. You don’t have to let this be your reality. Even if...

Have you ever disagreed with your parents? Of course, you have, but did you know that God expects you to obey them no matter what? Today Pastor Dan shares this well-known verse and helps unpack all the relevant details that make this scripture applicable to your life. If you’re still living with your parents and starting to think you should skip this episode - don’t! The applications you will hear...

How do you grow as a Christian? Is reading your bible and having a daily prayer routine enough? Certainly, those aren’t bad habits, but today Pastor Dan adds one more critical ingredient to the growing and becoming a strong Christian recipe. He says you must be active in church life. You will benefit from regular reading of scripture and prayer, but without the reinforcement of other Christians an...

No matter how you feel about your job, or just work and manual labor in general, it is not part of the penance we pay for the fall of man. Yes, the life of man is imperfect because of the original sin committed by Adam and Eve in the garden, however, work is something God admires. Today Pastor Dan shares God’s words as they relate to work, and how it is viewed through His eyes. When you think abou...

What day of the week do you identify as Sabbath Day? Today Pastor Dan says there are a few ways to view this. Many people believe that Sunday is the biblically accurate Sabbath day. Others have differing opinions on this, and still others say there is no specific day, just the need for one day every week to be dedicated to rest and God. There may never be a generally accepted answer to this questi...

Have you ever said something you wish you hadn’t? You may have called someone a name or made a promise you know you can’t keep. Maybe you’ve used the Lord’s name in vain. In today’s message, Pastor Dan explains that using God’s name in vain has some very serious consequences. Just like any of the other commandments, saying God’s name in vain could land you in hell when you die. Luckily you can rep...

Sometimes people will do something with great kindness, with no expectation of reward or accolades. They possess the character to be kind and love others. On the other hand, some people are mean and wouldn’t ever lift a finger to help. Someone’s character is so much a part of them that you can predict how they will act solely based on it. Today Pastor Dan explains how you can expect kindness and p...

How do you show your love for others? There could be several different ways to show your love, you might give gifts, or maybe you clean the house for your spouse. It could be as simple as just sitting in the room with someone. How can you show Jesus love? Luckily in today’s message, Pastor Dan addresses just that. Jesus says if you love Him you will keep His word. To do that you must learn and stu...

Have you ever been judged or punished for something a family member did? Many times people assume that children will do the same things the parents have done, or have the same issues. Sometimes simply having the same last name will make you guilty by association. Today Pastor Dan explains that the Bible says you are not to be judged or punished for the actions of anyone but yourself. There may be...

When you read a book, do you picture what you think the characters look like? If you watch a movie based on a book you’ve read, do the actors match what you imagined the characters to look like? Does it change your thoughts about the characters? In today’s message, Pastor Dan explains why God doesn’t describe His appearance in the Bible. God does not want anyone to worship any particular physical...

You have probably heard that you should not make any images of God or other creatures, but do you know what that means? In today’s message, Pastor Dan explains what is meant by the statement to not make any images of any living creatures or God. He explains art is fine, and it is fine to admire art, the problem comes when you start to bow down to a piece of what should just be art. When the painti...

You have heard that the Bible says you are to have no other gods than Jehova or the God of the Bible, but have you considered what is meant by “other gods”? There is the obvious like Baal from the Bible, or maybe even the Greek gods, however as Pastor Dan points out, anything can become a god to you. Anything or anyone that you give your time and devotion to. If you aren’t careful the things you a...

How do you show someone you love them? The way you show love to your spouse is probably not the same way you show love to your parents or friends. Some people show love by giving gifts, or through acts of service. In today’s message, Pastor Dan suggests the way you show God love is through obedience. Because keeping the commandments is not required for salvation, being obedient to them is the way...

Have you ever tried to live up to someone else’s high standards and failed miserably? Maybe you fell short of the standard and expectation because you didn’t know what the standard was. If only you had someone who could explain the expectations and then help you reach them. In today’s message, Pastor Dan explains how The Law helps to drive you towards Christ. It does that by giving you the standar...

Do you remember when you learned how to properly act as a decent person? Probably not, you would have watched your parents and other adults as you grew up. Many people believe Christians do not have to give The Law of the Old Testament a second thought, however as Pastor Dan points out, The Law acts as a “Tudor” to teach you how to get to know Jesus. Without first learning and understanding God’s...

Have you ever taken the time to think about how you know what is morally right versus what is morally wrong? Can you remember a time before you just knew when something was “wrong”? In today’s message, Pastor Dan explains you have a general understanding of right and wrong because God has written His moral law on the hearts of all people. This is what most people know as their conscience. That sma...

Have you ever given any thought to why you follow laws? The obvious reason is so you don’t go to jail, but is that all there is to it? What about God’s laws, or commandments, do you follow those laws, or do you only focus on the laws concerning other people? In today’s message, Pastor Dan explains you should follow God’s commandments out of reverence for who God is. You cannot properly follow laws...

How do you prepare when you know you have an important meeting, like an interview, or maybe a date? You probably prepare very differently for those two scenarios, but either way, you prepare in some way, you don’t just “wing it”. In today’s message, Pastor Dan challenges you to take some time to prepare yourself for church. Don’t just phone it in and show up to check off a box. Actually, take some...

When you’re out in your neighborhood, do you talk to the people you see? What about when you are out shopping going to school, or even at work? Would you warn people you see of a potentially bad storm, or maybe to be careful of a bee’s nest? Would you share about God? In today’s message, Pastor Dan reminds you that your mission is to share about the Lord. If you would warn people about potential b...

To get a degree or certification, there is a process you must follow. If you don’t follow each step correctly, you won’t pass, or become certified. The way the world works, you always have to do something before you receive compensation. Sure you could be paid upfront for a job, but you still have very specific criteria to follow. Today, Pastor Dan will point out, that God gives His grace without...

Have you ever tried your hardest to accomplish a difficult task, and no matter how much you tried you couldn’t get it done? You may have created a plan of attack and organized everyone you could find to help you, but you just couldn’t reach your goal. As Pastor Dan will remind you in today’s message, no amount of planning or effort can even come close to the power of the Holy Spirit. The key to ac...