Ring of Truth

Have you ever felt down, discouraged, a lack hope, or even flat-out depressed? Of course, you have, you're human just like the rest of us. As common as these emotions can be, the rather uncommon suggestion is to focus on others, rather than your own miseries. In today's message, Pastor Dan will teach you about one of the most powerful ways to fight a heavy heart. In his study, you'll learn how inv...

Each and every one of us has gone through inconvenience or even suffering due to the inconsideration or selfishness of others. Whether it's selfish ambition or complete disregard for others, it can be frustrating, to say the least. However, as Pastor Dan discusses in his message today, it's times like these that it's all the more important that we don't allow ourselves to be given over to bitterne...

We all know that sinking feeling of knowing that we've done something wrong. At first, we could be filled with shame and guilt... And we know in our minds that we can reach out to the Lord but it feels like we're too long gone, too broken, or too unlovable... But in today's message, Pastor Dan will remind you that the sacrifice Jesus made was for all sin. Not just the small ones or the ones we don...

Have you ever been tempted to do something you know you shouldn't do? We've all been there a time or two... The important thing is how we respond when we're tempted. For many of us, there's a bit of an internal dialogue. An argument back and forth with ourselves on what we'll do and what we should do... And in today's message, Pastor Dan will remind you there isn't a single temptation that God doe...

When we go through hard things, and we all do, it's easy to feel alone. Maybe the people around you have chosen to distance themselves in the time of your need or you've distanced yourself... But no matter the situation, Pastor Dan will remind you that God is always with you. There is no struggle, fear, or trial in that God is not with you in. He promises to never leave us nor forsake us... And wh...

Have you ever done something wrong by accident? We've all been there before, maybe you accidentally went too fast on a road that a speed limit changed or you parked in a no-parking zone without looking for the sign... But in today's message, Pastor Dan will remind you that there is a clear difference between an accident and willful sin. If there is something in your life that you know is a sin aga...

In today's message, Pastor Dan will encourage you to model the same grace and mercy that God has given to you. Often times when we hear of someone making a mistake, we can be quite angry. We can get frustrated and demand the worst possible punishment... But what if the tables were turned? What if it was you who was looking for mercy? You might not be so adamantly demanding the worst punishment. As...

In today's message, Pastor Dan will remind you of an important relational truth. The Bible tells us that Christians shouldn't be unequally yoked with an unbeliever. So what does that mean? It simply means that for a Christian, being in a relationship with someone who isn't a Christian, is a recipe for heartbreak. Without aligning values and a mutual pursuit of the Lord, a relationship can't truly...

In today's message, Pastor Dan will share with you about grief. Nobody wants to talk about grief. Nobody wants to acknowledge grief, especially their own... But when we choose to ignore our grief, it can take control of us. Our grief can drown us and pull us far away from loved ones and the Lord... So if grief comes your way, push back. Make time to spend with loved ones and with Jesus. Volunteer...

In today's message, Pastor Dan will share with you about envy and how it can creep into our lives nearly undetected. The important thing to note about envy is that envy is not the same as jealousy. Jealousy says “Wow I wish I had what they have” while envy says “I want what they have and I don't want them to have it because I can't have it”. These types of feelings can be extremely dangerous to ou...

In today's message, Pastor Dan will remind you that the Bible should be every Christian's one-stop-shop for wisdom and guidance. The Bible is the infallible word of God... What better way to know God's will and character than the book that He left for us? But for many of us, we don't really take the time to read God's word. We make excuses about how we don't have time or we're too busy... The trut...

In today's message, Pastor Dan will remind you of just how dangerous sin in our lives can be. Oftentimes, we don't think of our sin as dangerous, we just think of it as an area we need to work on or something like that... But the Bible says that we need to flee from sin! Sin is what ultimately brought death and separation from God. When we live in unrepentant sin, the only thing our lives will lea...

In today's message, Pastor Dan will remind you that the whole Bible has a purpose. Genesis 36 might seem like just a list of names and history but there is so much we can learn! Esau and his family could be interpreted as the sinful nature that all people have... This sinful nature is the result of the fall of humanity in the garden of Eden. But for all those who will accept it, the salvation of J...

Does making a definite decision help you feel good? Kind of like, this is how it is and nothing will change my mind. It took an awful situation for Jacob to lead his family, getting rid of everything that shouldn't have been there in the first place. We learn from Pastor Dan today that God was there for Jacob. Can you imagine how discouraged Jacob might have been? He needed to hear reassurance fro...

I have something important to tell you! God in His goodness looks past your mistakes and wants you to come to Him, or if you've wandered away, come BACK to Him. We see this desire in the life of Jacob. Jacob allowed his daughter to hang with the wrong crowd and the whole family paid for that decision. BUT God, in His love, told Jacob to go back to where they first met. To remember how much He's lo...

Fooled into believing they would get the better end of the deal, the Canaanite men agreed to circumcision just so they could be like pirates and plunder all of Jacob's goods. We learn today from Pastor Dan that it didn't work out like that for them. Their greediness lost their lives. Literally. Folks, if we don't deal with our own offending acts how can we think we'll be o.k.? It took Jesus DYING...

Jacob was caught between a rock and a hard place when he learned of an awful event that would ultimately tempt him to forfeit his faith and join up with a people known for their many sins. This group was called the Canaanites, and Jacob was a stranger living right outside their city gates. What happened? What did he do? Pastor Dan answers these questions today. If you call yourself a Christian, yo...

I never really believed the truth of this phrase until I was in the thick of it...you become the company that you keep. Mixing with those that don't value what you do is a potential breeding ground for moral compromise. In today's message, we see this as Pastor Dan outlines a horrible incident in Jacob's family that couldn't be ignored. As humans, we all make conscious decisions to ignore or be aw...

FINALLY. That was a long time coming. Maybe you've felt this way before. Jacob settled in Shechem which was part of the promised land that God told him he'd have. This is the same place that Jesus meets a woman at a well...Jacob 's well to be precise. The Israelite's promise had been fulfilled. They returned safely to this area. Not only that, but out of Shechem came Jesus' first proclamation of w...

Obviously when you make decisions, usually you miss out on something because you chose to do A instead of B. Follow me? This is where we find Jacob today according to Pastor Dan. He decided to live right outside of the place God promised him. He missed out on everything God wanted to give him. Missed out on the BEST because he did what he wanted. Friends, Jesus wants to give you the best! Will you...

Let's lay the foundation for a moment. Esau and Jacob are brothers. Esau hated Jacob because of something he did. They haven't seen each other in forever. Today, Pastor Dan tells us that they're about ready to come eye to eye. However, Jacob is trying to placate his brother. Trying to get back in good graces. Why? He's super afraid that Esau will still be extremely angry. The meeting didn't happen...

Father. child. There are times when stubbornness rears its ugly head and needs to be dealt with. We see this today as Pastor Dan relates the story of Jacob. He has everything in the world that matters to him on a journey with him. Jacob tries to protect them from danger in his own way. A struggle happens. A lesson's learned. Now, Jacob is completely broken in spirit and realizes he can't do anythi...

Jacob's about to meet Esau who's headed in his direction with a ginormous group of men. He has his whole family and livestock move to the other side of the river. Yes, he prayed to God to save him from what was coming. BUT what was the point? Jacob forged ahead anyway and did what he thought was best. Pastor Dan proposed today that it could've been a lack of faith. He was trying to alleviate Esau'...

You and I do the wrong thing sometimes. That's just a fact. But what you do following that error is what's talked about today by Pastor Dan. Geographically speaking, Jacob isn't really anywhere near his brother Esau, yet he sets out on a journey to try to make things right. To seek forgiveness in meekness. When trouble comes due to a poor choice, you're reminded to pray...in the beginning. NOT aft...

To be a godly and ethical leader of your family, God needs to come first. Every decision, every move, every word: it should all be through inspiration from God and not your own heart. As Pastor Dan’s going to show you today, if your family knows that you seek The LORD’s will and guidance for all your decisions, it becomes so much easier for them to feel confident following you. Any godly leader sh...