Ring of Truth

Do you like surprises? Perhaps you'd accept a good surprise, but there are few people in this world able to stomach a bad surprise. It's like getting caught with an article of clothing haphazardly undone, so to say. Pastor Dan urges us to remember that Jesus's return will be a surprise to the whole earth. Jesus even uses the parable of the wedding party to bring familiarity to His return. It gives...

How serious is a sin to you? Did you know that sin is a curse? A curse that Jesus bore on our behalf. He literally became the sins of the world for our pardon. Pastor Dan reminds us because of Jesus's atonement for our sins we don't even have to comprehend trying to earn our way into heaven with miles and miles of good deeds. Any sin separates us from God but Jesus stepped in and took up our debts...

Sports, soft, or even bottled drink ads incessantly remind us to quench our thirst! Or perhaps you remember the cartoons that animated the intrepid hero wandering aimlessly in the desert, dying of thirst, only to be fooled by the mirage of an oasis. No matter how hard we try in this life - nothing will truly satisfy us like Jesus. Pastor Dan illustrates the unquenchable realization that Jesus is t...

Do we ever really grow out of keeping a nightlight in our room – or even the house? Nightlights, or even flashlights, are a good way to pierce the darkness and reveal what might be obscured or hidden. After all, this world is filled with both physical and spiritual darkness overcoming the light. Today, Pastor Dan explains the Bible only uses darkness to point out the evil that lurks within it. In...

Jesus really did change everything for us. In the Old Testament, the only way to get close to God, who is without sin, was to be blameless in your life - or a sacrifice that was blameless. Jesus helped us do away with messy animal sacrifices. Pastor Dan further explains that the sacrifice of Jesus's life on the cross has forever bridged the gap between us and God. The Bible states that He is the l...

Your brain is programmed to expect things to come to an end. Each day comes to a close, a person’s life ends in death, and there’s much grieving that happens here on earth, with a finality that seems like it wasn’t meant to be. Today, Pastor Dan reminds you that death and sin weren’t in the original plan. Mankind took what was perfect and pure and allowed sin to tarnish all that was beautiful. But...

You were enjoying just having a cell phone that wasn’t the size of a brick. You thought you were pretty current, and up-to-date, with your flip phone, able to make calls from wherever. But then came the era of the iPhone, and there was no going back! What you knew before - paled in comparison! In today’s teaching, Pastor Dan makes a point that the world and life you know are like having a flip pho...

Surely you’ve encountered the “bad boys,” or the “edgy girls.” No matter how good a situation is that they’re in, there’s a craving for what’s wrong, what’s off limits. Human nature trends in this direction by default, because of sin that entered the world. Today, Pastor Dan expresses the hard reality - that even in an ideal situation, where God’s reigning and Satan are bound, people have an urge...

No one likes being put in jail when you’re playing a board game that sends you there. Sometimes, you draw a “get out of jail free” card, and so you have a pass. But as you’ll hear from Pastor Dan, God doesn’t offer one of those cards to Satan during the thousand-year reign. Satan’s bound in the bottomless pit for that entire time, and the world’s free of all the troubles and heartache that Satan a...

You know it’s a special case when you see those who are in the military wearing their dress whites. It’s an occasion that’s unique, and marked as special! Pastor Dan clues you in today that when the army from heaven comes with Jesus, they’ll be dressed for a special ceremony, not armed for war. You see, Jesus is the One coming, proclaiming war on the world that so stubbornly rejected Him. But thos...

When you’re in a relationship with someone, you hope and pray that they’ll remain faithful to you; that they won’t break your heart, and leave you in a state of abandonment. What Pastor Dan relays today is that Jesus is this very Person! He won’t leave you, forsake you, or abandon you! That’s not in God’s nature! If you struggle to believe that God is who He says He is, may today’s passage wash ov...

There’s something about when a man pursues a lady, making things special for her. It comes to a culmination at a wedding, where things have been done, or prepared so that his bride will be well-taken-care-of. In today’s message, Pastor Dan brings some beautiful things to light, as he explains the Jewish traditions and ceremonies that were done when it came to a groom and his bride-to-be. Interesti...

Have you ever been by a rushing stream of water, and it’s going past you so forcefully that it’s nearly deafening to your ears? It’s quite an incredible experience! The passage that Pastor Dan is reading today, talks about a multitude of voices being like the sound of many glasses of water. Wouldn’t that be an even greater thing to be a part of? If you know and follow Jesus, you get to be a partic...

When you look at the immorality in our world, “restrained” isn’t the first word that comes to mind. Even just watching a half hour of so-called family-friendly TV or a couple of videos on YouTube, the content will inevitably assault your moral values in some way. This world is permitting new evils every day and it’s hard to watch. But, as Pastor Dan will point out in today’s message, according to...

The way of our world brings destruction. Billions are living in poverty, while others enjoy massive wealth and hoard it for the sense of security it brings. Debt is out of control from a personal level to a national one, and socially we’re just as bankrupt. Satan is wreaking havoc and doing as much damage as he can in the short time he has left. It’s heartbreaking to watch, but Pastor Dan will enc...

We’ve seen a big push for this kind of unity already in our world, haven’t we? The message is that your truth is your truth and all that really matters is that you believe in it and yourself. This has become a unifying doctrine amongst well-meaning, but lukewarm branches of Christianity, and it’s touched other religions as well. As Pastor Dan will remind us in today’s message, this doctrine is ver...

That really is shockingly common, isn’t it? As believers, we should be good citizens, and that means doing our civic duty of voting in a way that we believe lines up with our values. But, it’s far too easy to compromise on some values for the sake of others and we need to be careful. As Pastor Dan will warn in today’s message, all too often when a politician cozies up to a specific religious group...

You either want to die to yourself and receive life. Or you want to live for yourself and die for God. Which will you choose? In today's message from Pastor Dan, he challenges you to choose wisely. Don't be fooled by the ways and customs of this world. This world is not all that there is. Its current state is broken and dark. However, in Christ, there's redemption for all of creation. In Him are l...

Jesus is our conquering Savior! As you listen to today's message from Pastor Dan, he teaches you about the coming reign and rule of Jesus. He will return to this earth. And when He does everyone will know Him as King of kings and Lord of lords. He has complete authority and power, and He will establish His kingdom. Pastor Dan explains that Satan's time will be up. And every creature will bow to Hi...

Have you surrendered your life to Jesus? Today, you learn from Pastor Dan's message that the end is near. Jesus' return will come soon. Examine your heart with God today. Ask Him to help you to see His face. Pastor Dan explains that Hell is a real place. It's not a made-up fable. God's Word is true. Anyone that doesn't confess Him as Lord and Savior will be cast to Hell. God desires for no one to...

God is a God of justice and righteousness! In today's message from Pastor Dan, he explains that in the end times, mankind will reap what they have sown. Therefore, it's important that you plant good seeds in the hearts of others and tend to the soil of your own heart. One day every knee will have to bow to the authority and rule of God. Pastor Dan encourages you, to live your life sold out for Jes...

The Bible will never be considered old or outdated by God. As you listen to today's message from Pastor Dan, he explains to you that God's Word is steadfast, unmovable, and abounding in hope. Despite what the culture or the world says, it's God's Word that will be used in the judgment of mankind. His standards, His truth, and His rule. Pastor Dan urges you, to submit yourself to God's authority be...

Do you feel like who you are and what you've done is too shameful to come to God? In today's message from Pastor Dan, he explains to you that the opposite couldn't be more true. Understand this, God loves sinners. He loves you. His love for you does not sway depending upon your behavior or actions. God desires for you to receive Him as your personal Lord and Savior. Pastor Dan encourages you, that...

You might think that the people that love you are always going to go along with your patterns and values. However, as you listen to today's message from Pastor Dan, he shares with you the love of the Bible. The love that's found in the Bible is one that will confront and challenge your values and ways. True love is not simply agreeing with every single thing. True love that's found in Christ is on...

Would others around you know that you're a Christian if you didn't tell them? In today's message from Pastor Dan, he shares with you the coming example of witnesses for Jesus. They are bold in their declaration of Him as Lord and Savior. They do not waiver within their loyalty and confession of Him. Pastor Dan encourages you, to grow deeper in your walk with Christ. Each day finds more ways to con...