Ring of Truth

Woven throughout the stories of the Bible is a single common story. It's the Gospel message of Jesus Christ. And if you listen carefully, you'll hear that message on every page. Today's message with Pastor Dan is no different. Abraham is about to physically sacrifice his son Isaac on an altar of worship when God stops him in his tracks. Abraham believed that God would have to raise Isaac from the...

We read the stories of the Bible and the pages just keep turning...sometimes we forget that these are REAL events that actually happened to REAL people!!! What would YOU do if God removed the blessings He's poured out in your life... As He allowed in Job's life? How would you respond? Would you still worship God? Would you still serve Him? Sadly, there are folks out there that seem to only want a...

The idea of planting trees...not for yourself...but , for others is a fascinating idea. For those of you listening that have any experience as orchardists, you know that when you first receive that “nursery whip” from the fruit tree nursery, it's hard to imagine anything coming from it. And in fact, it takes about 7 years for the fruit to be edible. Our lives are much like the tamarisk trees in to...

We all have those people in our minds that Pastor Dan just mentioned a moment ago...when we think about our last conversation or interaction with them, we cringe. Well, today you'll see that Abraham and Sarah had one of those people in their lives. King Abimelech. Abraham tried to deceive Abimelech and it didn't go very well. Perhaps as you listen today, the LORD will bring that person to mind in...

Are you in a wilderness season? In today's message from Pastor Dan, he shares with you that sometimes the wilderness can be hard. Often times it's pretty isolating and rough. However, God promises to always be with you and to never leave you. There are great tools to be gained in the wilderness seasons. Tools of faith that will help you later in your life. Pastor Dan encourages you, that in the wi...

Did you know that God is in the business of forgiving sinners? As you listen to today's message from Pastor Dan, he shares with you the beautiful truth that God loves sinners. He loved the world so much that He gave His only Son. That whoever would believe and surrender their life to Jesus would live eternally with Him. Pastor Dan explains that legalists hate grace. But it's by God's grace that we...

Trust the Lord and His timetable for things! In today's message from Pastor Dan, he encourages you to keep trusting in the Lord for your life. God holds and knows the future. You do not. Therefore, don't worry and wonder if He hears your prayers. He hears you. God has a time and a place for everything. If there is something that He has for you. He will bring it about in His timing. Pastor Dan urge...

God is faithful to His Word! As you listen to today's message from Pastor Dan, he teaches you that God's character is never changing. He is the same yesterday, today, and forever. Therefore, anything He has promised to you is going to come to pass. You don't have to wonder if God will come through. Pastor Dan encourages you, that God always keeps His promises. They might not be on your timetable....

Throughout the book of Genesis, we read about men who had great faith and men who had great doubts. Though Abraham had great faith, sometimes he gave into his fears. He let his doubt lead. So when God said “Go”, Abraham did…but he also had a backup plan just in case God’s didn’t work out. In today’s message, Pastor Dan will encourage you to not give in to your fears. Trust in the One who made you...

Abraham, though a man of great faith, didn’t have perfect faith. Sometimes he doubted and that doubt lead to terrible decisions. But God still loved Abraham and still chose him for a greater purpose. And like Abraham, God’s opinion of you doesn’t change…even when you make a mistake. He still loves and has greater purposes for you. Today, Pastor Dan will encourage you to remember that nothing can s...

One of the saddest stories within the book of Genesis is the story of Lot’s wife. When they were being rescued from Sodom before its destruction, they were told to not look back. But Lot’s wife looked back and then turned into a pillar of salt. Can you imagine what that must have been like?! In today’s message, Pastor Dan will encourage you also to not look back. When the Lord rescues you from dar...

Today Pastor Dan continues teaching through the book of Genesis. The story of Abraham and Lot within this book is an intriguing one. Though neither were perfect, they held differing views when it came to living in this world. Abraham pitched a tent knowing that this world was not his final home. While Lot bought himself a house and settled into a sinful city. If you were asked if you were either L...

Just because something is familiar and legal doesn't mean the Lord approves. There are plenty of examples of this in society today, but this idea is not new. The Old Testament was full of socially accepted practices that were displeasing to the Lord. As Pastor Dan encourages you in today's lesson, you must test what is conventional against the Word of God. There are also a few questions you could...

Your relationship with the Lord is much bigger than your own salvation. If you're a parent, your alliance lays the foundation for your children's relationship with God. As Pastor Dan shares in today's lesson, you can change the trajectory for your whole family tree. Kind of makes it a big deal, hu? Use this message to encourage, deepen and solidify your walk. Don't let the Devil discourage or over...

A common misconception of the phrase, wait upon the Lord is that you are passing the time before He comes. But as Pastor Dan shares in today's study, it's actually that you are to serve the Lord. In this service to the Lord, He will guide you with His eye. To be directed by the Lord, you must have your eyes fixed upon Him. What are you concentrating on today? Chores around the house, work deadline...

If you go through life completing the bare minimums, you can expect a mediocre life. If, however, you stretch your abilities, you will experience more bounty. In today's message with Pastor Dan, you'll see Abraham's extraordinary obedience to the Lord. Going above the minimum requirements of church attendance, tithe, and prayer will result in a deeper, more prosperous relationship with the Lord. M...

How would you do if you were to measure your faith based on your obedience to the Lord? In today's study with Pastor Dan, you'll see how great Abraham's faith was by his obedience to the Lord. Additionally, Abraham went above and beyond the call of the Lord. When asked to feed some travelers, he prepared a feast. He jumped up to travel with migrants when asked to show the way. While it will be har...

It's not only through faith that you can inherit the promises of God but, as Pastor Dan shares in today's message, also patience. Patience is often the downfall of the faithful. What is the longest you've waited PATIENTLY on the Lord? Abraham had to wait 24 years for the Lord's promise to be fulfilled. Why 24 years? After such a long time, one could only point to the Lord, as the provider of the m...

Changing your circumstances won't solve your problems. Neither will running away. The Lord has you in this season of life for a reason. The only way to change is to accept what the Lord has for you and follow His path. In today's lesson, Pastor Dan shares that the Lord is the one who can transfer your life. If you want to learn the hard way, go ahead and try running away. But the path of least res...

Waiting on the Lord's timing is hard! In today's message with Pastor Dan, you'll see that taking matters into your own hands can lead to disaster. Abraham was promised offspring, but when it wasn't happening on Sarah's timeline, she forced her maid-servant upon her husband. While it's easy to see this was a bad idea, you've probably acted on behalf of the Lord in ways you shouldn't have. Since wai...

Why are you worried about your life? In today's message from Pastor Dan, he encourages you to put your trust in the Lord. Before the foundations of the earth, the Lord had a purpose and plan for you. Don't you think that He cares more for your well-being than you do? Pastor Dan reassures you, that God knows exactly why He has you here. He's destined you for this time and space. Trust that even if...

What has the Lord brought you out of? As you listen to today's message from Pastor Dan, he encourages you to reflect on all that the Lord has brought you out of and through. Maybe He's brought you out of addiction, despair, anxiety, or pride. Whatever it is, thank Him for it. Take the time to count all of the things that He has delivered you. And has been faithful towards you. Pastor Dan urges you...

Don't miss out on the exceedingly abundant plan of God, because you're too impatient! In today's message from Pastor Dan, he encourages you to stand firm within your waiting on the Lord. God's timetable isn't our timetable. The way of the world is instant everything. Instant messaging, instant online purchases, and so on. However, Pastor Dan urges you to wait upon the Lord and His timing. God has...

Be kind. For everyone that you meet is struggling with a battle that you know nothing about. As you listen to today's message from Pastor Dan, he shares with you that oftentimes what looks to be one thing on the outside, can be something completely different on the inside. Pastor Dan explains, that sometimes people can appear happy, strong, and fully healthy on the outside. However, on the inside,...

Come boldly to the throne of grace! In today's message from Pastor Dan, he encourages you to enter the throne room of the Lord with boldness and assurance. When you've received Jesus as your personal Lord and Savior, you're able to call the Lord “Abba.” This is an intimate calling because the Hebrew word means “Daddy.” Pastor Dan invites you, to come to the Lord like you would with your Dad. With...