Ring of Truth

Praise leads the way. That’s such a profound point. Before the battles, before the breakthroughs, before the blessings, praise went out front. Pastor Dan will share with you today how the same is true for you. When you choose to worship God before you see the outcome, you’re declaring your trust in His power and goodness. Praise isn’t just a response to victory; it’s what prepares the way for it....

When God led Israel through the wilderness, He went before them as a cloud by day and a fire by night. He was shade from the scorching sun and warmth in the dark, cold hours. Today, Pastor Dan will share with you how that same God leads you through the deserts of life. Jesus is your covering when the heat of trial bears down and your warmth when the cold of fear sets in. He doesn’t just point the...

It’s amazing how something so small can have such a big impact. Jesus said a little yeast works through the whole batch of dough, and the same is true in our lives and communities. A quiet compromise or an unaddressed sin can spread and affect everyone around us. Pastor Dan will explain to you today that it’s so important to deal with sin honestly and lovingly. You’re called to forgive, but forgiv...

Imagine with me for a second…you have a need at 2 am… honestly, how many of your neighbors would wake up at the unreasonable time and help you out? Probably not very many. Pastor Dan will share in today’s message that God contradicts the imposed and mostly likely tired and annoyed neighbor. Unlike us, God doesn’t sleep. He is available to you 24/7! There isn’t a time of day or night that He isn’t...

Giving, whether to charity, the Church, or simply your time, isn’t about the amount…it’s about the sacrifice you make to give it. It’s about the humble generosity that our hearts must take in order to give an honorable offering. In today’s message, Pastor Dan will share the story of a woman who gave ALL she had just to please Jesus. Pastor Dan teaches that her gift wasn’t traditional in any sense,...

Followers of Christ have one purpose and one purpose only: to love the Lord! We should ALL have consecrated, set apart, wildly different-looking lives than everyone else! Why? Because we have experienced deep love and true purpose that other people only dream of. In today’s message, Pastor Dan will really challenge you to remember what Christ did for you on the cross... How does your life reflect...

Wherever you are in your walk with Christ, whether you’ve been a Christian for 2 months or 10 years, God wants you to know that He is a generous God to those who walk uprightly! That is a fact straight from the Bible! Meaning, God will bless the faithful, the righteous, and those dependent on Him! In today’s message, Pastor Dan will remind you that first and foremost, God is a charitable giving Go...

Christianity is a public religion; being a Christian is a public relationship with God. We see all over the Bible that people would make changes to their physical appearance and make life-altering choices just to honor God and reflect what He was doing in their lives. In today’s message, Pastor Dan will challenge you to honor God with physical changes to your life. If someone were to look at your...

We live in a world where just about everything is accessible to us, and we’re encouraged to do what feels good. The Bible teaches that that is not godly. Not everything, good or bad, is going to be helpful for our development as Christians. In today’s message, Pastor Dan will encourage you to pray before you make any choices. Just because it feels right, or some other Christian is doing it, doesn’...

Jesus tells us and even models for us that forgiveness is the ultimate way to show love! In today’s message, Pastor Dan will share a direct story from the Bible where Jesus completely forgives a woman, and it shocks the disciples. You’ll learn in this story that love is an action, it’s patience, it’s forgiveness, and it’s humble servanthood. As you go throughout your day, ask yourself how you can...

When we encounter Christ and our lives are changed, we generally have some conviction of the things we’ve done or even are doing. There isn’t any condemnation; you don’t have to carry the weight of your sin anymore, but you probably have some wrongs to right. In today’s message, Pastor Dan reaches that no matter what you’ve done or when you did it, there is forgiveness for you! There is still time...

In a world where there are so many people looking for their purpose, looking for the answer to life, we can take heart because Jesus is the answer! Followers of Christ have a purpose in their lives given directly from the Lord. In today’s message, Pastor Dan will encourage you to live into that calling from the Lord. So, if you’re a follower of Christ, how are you living out your purpose? And, if...

When you think of the word “Church”, what do you picture? Do you see a building, or do you picture God’s people? In today’s message, Pastor Dan will inform you that the Church is just the gathering of God’s people…no matter where! The Bible tells us that where two or more are gathered IN HIS NAME, He will be there. So, if the body of Christ meets at a grocery store, a park, or the church building...

When we read the Bible, we can often get confused or overwhelmed by all the parables or just the sheer amount of information and guidance we find. In today’s message, Pastor Dan will highlight that even the very people who tell the stories, write them down, and are the subjects of the stories, reflect the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit! When you read God’s Word, remember that every aspect, e...

You’ve probably heard in the church world that we’re not meant to do life alone. That is true, but also, a lot easier said than done… finding people who have similar life experiences and years of following God under their belt is no easy task. In today’s message, Pastor Dan will remind you of the importance of surrounding yourself with godly people who will both challenge and support you. With the...

Today, Pastor Dan encourages us to enjoy the gifts the Lord has given us. We’re reminded that our gifts are specifically chosen for us, and that no two people have the exact same ones. We should also be thankful for the gifts we’re given, and not jealous of someone else’s gifts that we lack.  Are you an encourager? A teacher? Do you have a way with kids? Have you been told you’re artistic? Or orga...

The Bible is the foundation of all truth and the beginning of all knowledge. Can you imagine anything more powerful or sacred? Scholars, Bible historians, and language experts have been poring over its contents for centuries. And yet, there are still Biblical mysteries and symbolism that you might not know or understand. Today, Pastor Dan teaches you one of these hidden allegories. If you knew the...

Moses was a great leader who was appointed by God. He was raised up and set apart for a very noble and important purpose. God has reasons and plans for all leaders, whether we understand or agree with Him or not. Do you ever get jealous of the leaders God has placed in your life? Pastor Dan reminds you today to remember that Moses came from humble beginnings, and leadership was thrust upon him. Yo...

Pastor Dan has an important question for you to ask yourself today.  When people look at your life, do they see everything pointing to Jesus?  Can they see your love and devotion to your Savior through your actions, words, and choices? Is He at the forefront of everything you do and at the core of who you are? If not, maybe it’s time to make some changes. Jesus died for you and gave you new life....

We often can feel alone in the world. Sometimes, people ignore us, devices and social media divide us, and we feel empty in a world that’s over-full. But Pastor Dan encourages you in his message today! Jesus thinks about you, personally. He loves you as His own. He cares for you as if you were the only one on earth. Lean into this truth. Jesus came to save YOU. He died for YOU. Your sins are forgi...

Jesus never promised that this life would be smooth sailing or problem-free. In fact, He often warned us of the opposite. He told us that we will have trouble, that the road is narrow, that our temptations will be many, and that Satan is prowling around like a roaring lion waiting to devour us. As Pastor Dan reminds us today, we need to stand guard. Maybe you feel this tension. As the earth groans...

It’s an interesting study to look at all the names of people in the New Testament.  Some of them appear over and over, and are well known.  But there are others who only show up once, and no details about their lives are given.  Today, Pastor Dan talks about one of his favorites: a man named Tertius*.  He was the scribe who wrote the entire book of Romans as Paul dictated.  Your job may be to writ...

When people hear about you, or your Christian small group, or your church, what do they think of?  What are you known for?  Today, Pastor Dan marvels at the early church in Rome.  Though it was made up of all kinds of people, from every social class in Rome, including both Jews and Gentiles, it was known for its faith and obedience.  Not that being multi-cultural wasn’t important.  It just wasn’t...

What does it take to have a united church?  Is it that everyone has the same likes and dislikes?  Maybe it’s that they’re all from the same socio-economic class?  Or is it something more fundamental?  Today, Pastor Dan takes an in-depth look at the closing verses of Romans Sixteen and notes the true source of unity.  It’s the pure gospel of Jesus Christ, as Paul proclaimed it, nothing more, nothin...

One of the most interesting lists of people you’ll find in the Bible comes in the last chapter of the book of Romans.  At first, they may just seem like a lot of hard-to-pronounce names.  But not after Pastor Dan gets through with them!  You’ll hear, from every name, some back story about that person.  Some of them are minor, while others are amazing demonstrations of the power of the gospel.  You...