The MPC Podcast

But God demonstrates His own love towards us, In that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us.   ~ Romans 5:8 NKJV   We are imperfect people loved by a perfect God. Yes, we are sinners saved by grace. Sometimes we forget that we are imperfect, that our accomplishments are not of our own merit.  We sometimes forget that we have a Savior and his name is JESUS. &...

The LORD detests lying lips, but He delights in those who tell the truth . Proverbs 12:22, NLT   What is truth?  You would think that with easy access to information and expert opinions, we would know the truth, but the opposite is true. We have trouble recognizing real news from fake news and the reality is we’re living in an age when a lot of people believe that truth doesn't matt...

“An expert in the Law of Moses stood up and asked Jesus a question to see what He would say. ‘Teacher’, he asked, ‘what must I do to have eternal life?’” Jesus answered, ‘What is written in the Scriptures? How do you understand them?’ The man replied, ‘The Scriptures say, Love the Lord your God with all your heart, soul, strength, and mind. They also say, ‘Love your neighbors as muc...

“Because he loved me says the Lord, I will rescue him, I will protect him for he acknowledges my name. He will call on me and I will answer him, I will be with him in trouble, I will deliver him and honor him, with long life I will satisfy him and show him my salvation.” Psalm 91:14-16   Many years ago, I had a longing to move from my current home.  It was a constant tugging on my heart...

"Therefore, I urge you, brothers and sisters, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God—this is your true and proper worship." ~ Romans 12:1 Today marks a wonderful and challenging time on our church calendar. Ash Wednesday begins the season we call Lent, a time of self-denial, self-reflection and penitence. During Lent, we follow the ex...