Ring of Truth

The tribe of Dan left the will and plan of God to pursue an easier life. After that choice, their lives were a series of big and tiny decisions, made out of comfort, convenience, or pride that eventually led to their destruction. Today, Pastor Dan will challenge you to diligently examine your life and rid it of sin, even if it’s just a bit. Don’t compromise and allow sin to remain in your life. It...

Sometimes, following the call of God in your life, and living obediently to Him can be tiring. It’s not easy to stay faithful and obedient. But, that doesn’t mean you should give up. Today, Pastor Dan will explain how the tribe of Dan grew weary of fighting off enemies and left where God had placed them to follow their own will. But, that decision was a great mistake that had ramifications for ent...

It’s interesting that many of the traits prophesied of these twelve sons of Jacob can be found in Jesus’ character. And one of the prophecies about Judah specifically refers to the Messiah, Jesus. As Pastor Dan teaches about Jacob’s prophesying over each of his sons, you’ll learn about the qualities that God’s looking for in you, too. You’ll find out what the descendants of these men did in the hi...

Isn’t that amazing? Not only was the land not divided up, but the people of Israel also wouldn’t even be there for another five hundred years! How could Jacob know what would happen to his kids? It was because he had a really tight relationship with God, and he had a prophetic gift. And you’ll hear more about the remarkable things Jacob had to say about his sons in Pastor Dan’s teaching today. You...

It’s tragic that Reuben and his direct descendants had no positive legacy – surely God had more for Reuben and his kin to be known for than rebellion. You probably know people like this, too – no ambition except to do as little as possible, trying to get away with as much as they can. And those people are missing out on what God has for them. You’ll hear in Pastor Dan’s teaching today God’s warnin...

And predictive prophecy is one of the places where critics or skeptics of the Bible have problems. How could mere mortals predict what would happen even three days in the future, let alone hundreds, or thousands of years from their time? So, they invent excuses, like the books were back-credited after the fact. But as you’ll hear in Pastor Dan’s teaching today, the declarations made by Jacob about...

And you know that’s true. People fight to get credit for whatever small part they had in a successful venture. Have you ever done that? Most likely so, if only in a small way. This is how most people are raised, to take credit for what they’ve done right. But as Pastor Dan will be teaching, that’s not how God works things. Because He wants the credit alone, He picks the most unlikely people to acc...

The tendency for people is to talk about what they’ve done in their lives, or with their lives. To trumpet their accomplishments, and remind everyone else how great or successful they have been. But as you’ll hear Pastor Dan teach today, those people miss the point of their lives. What your life should be about is serving God. Listening to God, and being obedient to God. And you’ll learn that this...

And that’s the same question that every human being – from the Aboriginal without a written language to the Harvard-educated philosopher who believes that the concept of God is a myth – will have to answer one day. As Pastor Dan will be teaching today, how you answer that question will determine your eternal destiny. All of the trappings of fame and power didn’t keep Pharoah from having to deal wi...

So, do you think you would’ve been as charitable towards your siblings if you’d been Joseph? They had done him wrong! They’d even thought of killing him! And yet, he forgave them and introduced them to Pharoah in the best light possible. As Pastor Dan will be teaching today, Jesus does the same thing for you, when you decide to follow Him. He presents you to His Father, your King, in the best ligh...

We can all love to have junk food. Potato chips, cookies, etc. junk food can taste so good. But a short time later don’t you want more? There is something about junk food that never truly satisfies. Paster Dan shares that, unlike junk food and the things of this world, there is only one thing or the person who completely satisfies. Jesus. You often seek answers to questions and look for solutions...

Don’t you hate to stop and ask for directions? Especially when you are late or really want to get somewhere? Well, Pastor Dan shares that we should always stop and pray and ask God for guidance and direction. Even when you think you're doing the right thing and going in the right direction, you should turn to God so you can align yourself with His plans and purposes. Because as you know it’s frust...

We are bombarded with all kinds of messages every day. But how can we believe them? What is a lie and what is truth? From tv and radio commercials to newscasts and podcasts it can be tough to discern what is true. Pastor Dan shares in the case of God and his word He can be trusted. What He says about you is the absolute truth. Satan can lie to you and feed you all kinds of doubts about God. But yo...

There is NO WAY I can forgive them for that! Have you ever said that? It’s hard to forgive especially when we can’t forget the pain it caused us. Today Pastor Dan shares about how Joseph not only forgave his brothers but showed grace and mercy toward them as well. This is something Jesus commands you to do. And yes, there are still consequences for sinful behavior, and you won’t forget how you wer...

Have ever been to a class reunion or family reunion and said to yourself “Wow that person has really changed!” or “That person is exactly as I remember them!”. In part of today’s message Pastor Dan shares about the change, you go through when you accept Christ as your Lord and savior. An inner change that other people can notice through your behaviors and choices. And then at your next class reuni...

Have ever been through a “hall of mirrors” at an amusement park or county fair? Which direction do you go? Left or right? Straight ahead or backward? Well, Pastor Dan shares that in you is the God-given ability to know which direction to go and to do the right thing. But we are living in a “hall of mirrors”. And that can confuse you and distort the true path to take. So, yes you can get off track...

Remember middle school? Did you find it hard to fit in and make friends? Most of us can relate to that experience. What about you as a Christian? Do you find it hard to “fit in” with those around you? In today’s message, Pastor Dan shares what it’s like to be a Christian in today’s world and how that relates to the Hebrews in Egypt during Old Testament times. Pastor Dan also shares how God uses ou...

We can all probably remember a time or times when we have been deeply hurt by someone. What was your reaction? What would be your reaction to them years later? Well, Pastor Dan shares how one man in the book of Genesis reacted after much pain, suffering, and disappointment. You may have suffered or are still suffering from the results of a relationship. But God wants you to know that when you put...

How many of us can attest to that? Deep down we know we need to make a decision or take action, yet we let the problem fester and grow into something we knew would become unmanageable. So why do we continue to ignore such pressing matters? In today's message, Pastor Dan will teach you the importance of prayerfully taking initiative as soon as you see a problem. In his study, you'll learn just how...

Whether it's our own upbringing, the society around us, or otherwise, many of us feel as though we need to carry our own burdens. As you've probably experienced several times in your own walk, carrying the burden can end up being overwhelming. However, as Pastor Dan will remind you in his message today, we as believers have no need to carry such burdens. In his study, you'll learn the importance o...

Many of us have experienced our fair share of various offenses, betrayals, and other grievances that leave us with two choices. Forgive and forget, or bitterness and resentment. If you think back to some of the major offenses you've experienced, what was it that you chose? In today's message, Pastor Dan reflects on the importance of forgiving others and moving on. In his study, you'll learn how fo...

Whether we care to admit it or not, many of us struggle with maintaining a healthy perspective regarding the sovereignty of God. It's all too often that we find ourselves in a state of concern, worry, or sometimes even flat-out panic. However, as Pastor Dan will remind you in his message today, one of the best examples of God's sovereignty is none other than the life of Joseph. In his study, you'l...

Many of us would agree that one of the most enjoyable parts of studying The Bible is when we come across examples or metaphors of Christ. As you're probably well aware, Joseph is perhaps one of the most prominent individuals that point us to Jesus. As Pastor Dan discusses in his message today, the life of Joseph and his role during the great famine allude to many things. In his study, you'll gain...

Many people are often impressed when someone offers solutions to a problem on a whims notice, particularly difficult problems. As believers and followers of Christ, we often rely on the guidance of The Spirit for our problems and should let them be known. In today's message, Pastor Dan reflects on how Joseph's humility played a role in witnessing to Pharaoh about God. In his study, you'll learn th...

Many of us can scarce imagine being a prisoner one day, only to go on to be the second most powerful individual the next. If you're familiar with The Bible, chances are you're well aware that this could be none other than Joseph, who was wrongfully imprisoned. In today's message, Pastor Dan reflects on the sovereign will of God as he covers the account of Joseph. In his study, you'll be reminded t...