Ring of Truth

People who come to Christ often talk about having the feeling of a load being lifted, of a great burden being removed. Having been living under the guilt of the things they’ve done wrong, of the people they’ve hurt, with no way to make it right. Thankfully, God makes it possible to get free from the weight of sin, and this is what Pastor Dan’s teaching about today. The Israelites knew this but the...

And that’s the challenge, isn’t it? To do what you do, for God’s glory and praise rather than for your own? As you read the Old Testament chronologically you can see the rise of Israel from really nothing to this great power under David and Solomon, then their decline to eventual exile. Pastor Dan’s teaching is taking you through the time before Israel is conquered by Assyria and taken into exile....

And everybody has…that…family member, don’t they? We’ve got to invite Uncle Ralphie to the family picnic – after all, he’s family. Even though he’s obnoxious and is sure to do something stupid while he’s there. And so it’s easy to transfer the same sense of obligation to God. But as Pastor Dan will be teaching today, that’s a completely wrong view of God. Even though He’s about to lower the boom o...

And you can see the same thing around the world these days. Those who choose to follow Jesus unapologetically get given a hard time. In some countries, the harassment rises to outright persecution and martyrdom. While there may not have been the killing of the devout Jews during Hosea’s time, they certainly weren’t liked among the idolaters. Pastor Dan’s teaching will show how the people of Israel...

You’ve heard the saying, “The grass looks greener on the other side”. And it’s true that many times the things someone else has or is doing look more attractive than what you’re experiencing. The people of Israel had been living this way for generations – turning away from God Jehovah and serving the gods of the countries around them. Well, doing that has consequences as you’ll hear in Pastor Dan’...

It’s so sad to watch people look for meaning and purpose in all the wrong places. They stumble from job obsession to chasing money, to drugs or sex or a combination of all the above, and doing nothing except burning their lives and relationships out. The people in Hosea’s time were doing much the same thing, with the same results. Pastor Dan will show in his teaching the futility of what the Israe...

Actions have consequences. You know that if you hit your thumb with a hammer that there’s a good chance that unpleasant words will jump out of your mouth. On a more serious note, you also know that bad business leadership will eventually produce a bad business culture. It’s no different for national leadership, and God had warned the people of Israel to stay right with Him. But as Pastor Dan will...

Living your life for Christ requires sacrifice, self-denial, and the possibility of persecution- the list could go on. Why would you turn away from all the World has to offer? Today Pastor Dan shares some benefits of following the Lord's path for you in today's message. Those who walk in righteousness will experience peace, joy, guidance, an eternity in Heaven- and the list continues. When you lay...

Light is where healing and restoration can be found. However, as Pastor Dan shares in today's message, you must be willing to give up the darkness. Darkness is where you try to hide your sins. In the darkness, we fulfill fleshly desires, live in our pride, and delight in all things evil. But the light of Christ offers freedom from your sin. The shackles of your temptation can be broken with the re...

Many of us are more than capable of noticing whether or not someone is genuine in their remorse when facing the consequences of their actions. But can we recognize it when we're not being genuine in our own suffering from poor choices? In today's message, Pastor Dan reflects on the importance of true contrition when suffering the effects of sin in our lives. In his study, you'll learn the importan...

Have you ever felt as though you could keep your sin hidden from The Lord, or at the very least, other believers? As much as many of us would care not to admit it, we all too often fall into the trap of thinking we can keep our sins hidden from The Lord. However, as Pastor Dan will teach you in his message today, this is one of the worst traps of oppression that we can fall into. In his study, you...

Perhaps one of the greatest mistakes we can make as believers is to approach the Old Testament as if it's been outdated by the New. Unfortunately, some will go so far as to suggest that we should only read the New Testament. However, as Pastor Dan discusses in his message today, they actually both play a role in giving us a broader picture of The Gospel message. In his study, you'll learn that jus...

Many of us can scarce imagine a world where evil is completely unfettered and free to have its way all across the world. As evil as the days may look now, they don't even come close to the days in which the restrainer, The Holy Spirit, is removed along with the Church. In today's message, Pastor Dan reflects on the contrast between the desires of Israel, and the world today. In his study, you'll l...

Imagine being in the peak condition of any given nation, or “golden age” so to speak. Life is great, the economy is thriving, and there isn't a single concern about what you'll eat the next day. Now imagine an odd individual constantly warning about judgment. In today's message, Pastor Dan reflects on the state of Israel leading up to its sudden destruction, as warned by The Lord. In his study, yo...

Many of us would be quick to agree that it only takes a few minutes of scrolling through social media to see the division in our society. What used to be topics we could cordially disagree with and move on have become incredible points of tension and strife. In today's message, Pastor Dan reflects on the amazing unity that Christ offers, where all who come to Him are one. In his study, you'll lear...

Chances are you've heard it said that unless there's a choice, it isn't love. If we were to somehow have control over someone's emotions towards us, it'd be more like having a relationship with a robot! Thankfully for us, God absolutely respects our choice. In today's message, Pastor Dan reflects on the free-will nature that God designed us with and how He desires that we choose to love Him. In hi...

Have you ever heard the term “minor prophets”? The term by no means insinuates that they're “lesser” of any of the other prophets, but that the books themselves are shorter in nature. While Hosea is considered one of these minor prophets, its message is huge. As Pastor Dan will teach you in his message today, that message is a message of God's amazing love. In his study, you'll gain a better under...

Do you feel guilt? There are some people who take on things that aren’t even their fault and end up being so riddled with guilt that they can’t even look at themselves. Today, Pastor Dan reminds us that, when we sin, we need to ask for forgiveness from whoever got caught in the mix…But beyond that, we need to ask for forgiveness from God, because at the end of the day, His thoughts and opinions ma...

Do you ever find it hard – as a Christian – to be true friends with unbelievers? There’s always going to be a gap, things left unsaid. Today, Pastor Dan reminds us why that is: we aren’t meant to yoke ourselves with people who don’t follow Jesus. That doesn’t mean you shun them! it just means your relationship doesn’t look the same as it would if you both followed Christ. You need people in your l...

We all alter our speech or actions, depending on who we’re around; it’s a social rule of adapting to your audience. But Pastor Dan reminds us in today’s message, that we should never adapt or change or water down the Words of God. Every word written in the Bible is intentional and deliberate. You’re not offensive, but there are people who will be offended by Jesus; that doesn’t mean you alter the...

Do you ever feel like a failure? Life can be so difficult and unpredictable, and we don’t control of our circumstances… just our reactions. Pastor Dan reminds us today how important it is to be rooted in Jesus. If you trust God to take care of you no matter what, your anxiety and fear no longer have a home in you. Dig deep into God’s Word and spend intimate time with Him; the more you grow in Him,...

Have you ever been caught off guard? It doesn’t usually feel good! We don’t know what to say or how to even feel. Today, Pastor Dan urges us to pay attention to the signs of the times. Jesus is coming soon, and if you know anything about the book of Revelation, you’ll know that these signs will only grow in size and frequency. When Jesus returns, you don’t want to be caught with unfinished busines...

Do you ever struggle to find people that you really connect with? For Christians, it’s arguably harder to find those people, because many believers just seem to be going through the motions. Pastor Dan reminds us today that we’re called to pay attention to the times we live in, because, as we get closer to Jesus’ return, the signs become clearer and more frequent. And we don’t want to be caught as...

Do you ever hesitate to share the gospel because you don’t feel adequate for the task? Or perhaps you’re facing a very resistant audience and just have a feeling no one will listen? Well, today, Pastor Dan will encourage you to simply share what God has done for you. Just start there. One man, healed by Jesus shared his own story of redemption with an entire region of resistant unbelievers and cha...

Often, the things you see can cause you to lust after them and lure you in, thus abandoning what God has for you. Today, Pastor Dan explains that the tribe of Gad saw good land on their journey to the Promised Land. They chose what was pleasing to their eyes and ceased following God completely. And though it wasn’t instantly terrible, it wasn’t God’s best for them. They were more vulnerable to att...