The Simple Truth

You may have heard stories of people who claim to follow God taking advantage of others in different ways. What does God think about this? Does it matter to Him? Well, in today’s teaching, Pastor Dion says that God deeply cares about the injustice in the world and judges those who perpetrate it. He talks about Jesus’ reaction to the blatant injustice occurring in the temple. Jesus was so angry tha...

Distractions are everywhere. You are surrounded by a million different things that demand your time, attention, and emotion every day. How do these distractions affect your relationship with God? Today, on The Simple Truth, Pastor Dion teaches that Jesus, upon his arrival to Jerusalem, went to the temple again and cleared it out. He exhorts you to be intentional in the ongoing work of keeping your...

How can you fully experience God’s presence in your life? How will deep change happen? In today’s message, Pastor Dion says these things will occur when you lay your life down at the feet of Jesus. Rescue and transformation take place when you choose to give up your grip on the things in your life that, though important, vie for the place God should hold in your heart. Pastor Dion teaches that jus...

Kindness is a buzzword right now. You find it printed on t-shirts, talked about on social media, and promoted in schools. But kindness is more than just a passing fad. It is part of God’s character. And, as Pastor Dion shares in today’s message, kindness is what draws you to God. Pastor Dion goes on to teach that God then initiates a connection with you and calls you by name. Finally, God creates...

It’s hard to get excited about doing things that don’t interest you. Sometimes you do them out of a sense of obligation or responsibility, but your heart is definitely not in it. Well, God does not want you to feel this way about a relationship with Him. Today, Pastor Dion shares that God makes you curious about Him and draws you to Himself through various people and circumstances. Not only that,...

Like everyone else, you sometimes have voices in your mind that say you are not good enough, that you shouldn’t expect more, that you’re unlovable. This inner dialogue only serves to keep you far from the truth that you are overwhelmingly valuable to others and to God. Today, Pastor Dion lays out how to combat these voices and reach toward Jesus who wants to rescue you from the lies you believe. P...

When you think of the universe and all that’s in it, you may feel small and insignificant. Well, that’s not what Jesus thinks of you. Today, Pastor Dion reminds you that Jesus had you on His mind when he went to Jerusalem. Jesus knew he was going to have to die as a substitute for your sins, but didn’t hesitate because you are worth it. Pastor Dion goes on to contrast two different responses to Je...

Everyone has favorites. You probably have a favorite restaurant, activity, and type of music. You may even have people you favor over others. Does God have favorites? Does He treat people differently? Today, in Pastor Dion’s teaching, you will learn that God welcomes everyone with open arms. He does not show favoritism to those who want a relationship with Him. However, God does pour out extra gra...

What makes you right with God? Is it being a good person? Giving generously? Going to church? What can you do to experience God’s blessing? In today’s edition of The Simple Truth, Pastor Dion teaches that the Rich Young Ruler had these same questions. He desired right standing with God but wasn’t sure how to get it, so he went to Jesus for answers. As you’ll hear, Jesus responds that it is grace a...

There are always things you would like to change about yourself or your life. Some of these goals are easily attained, but deep, transformational change requires God’s intervention. Today, Pastor Dion teaches that change will happen as you follow the prompting of the Holy Spirit, as you attend and engage in the Church, and as you read and absorb God’s Word. Engaging with these three aspects of you...

It’s normal to feel mired down by the unhealthy habits and patterns in your life and to wonder if things will ever change. As you’ll hear in today’s teaching, Pastor Dion explains that God’s hope for you starts with Salvation, but it doesn’t end there. God wants to build on the foundation of your new life by transforming you into a person more and more like Jesus. Pastor Dion teaches you this chan...

There are times in your life when you will feel hopeless - like things are never going to change. But that’s not true if you have a relationship with God. As Pastor Dion reminds us today, God has a future and a hope in mind for you. This includes a new life that begins when you accept His gift of salvation through His death on the cross. Salvation, as Pastor Dion teaches, is not just for your futu...

Parenting is simultaneously one of the greatest privileges and most difficult challenges you can experience. As a parent, you provide for your child’s needs, often at great cost to yourself, because you have a vision for his or her future. Well, you are God’s child. He has provided for you and has a vision for your future. Listen today as Pastor Dion reveals some of that vision, starting with expe...

When you hear stories of Christ's second coming it's easy to be afraid. Pastor Dion declares in his message today to just cry out to your Lord and Savior for peace. At the moment you cry out, God will provide comfort. In fact, you should ask boldly and with confidence knowing that the Lord longs to comfort His children. So don't live in fear, cling to the promise that the Lord hears your every cry...

When Jesus declared he was not here to be a conquering King, many people were angry and denied he was the Messiah. Christ's first visit was instead to establish a spiritual kingdom, as Pastor Dion explains in his message today. Without Jesus' first visit, as a suffering Savior, we would have little hope for a relationship with his Father. Christ knew we would long for him to come again, and he wil...

Out of the 10 lepers that Jesus cured only, one came back to thank Jesus. This man teaches us to embrace Christ with gratitude. Instead of asking for more, or complaining that the blessing didn't come fast enough, choose appreciation. Today, Pastor Dion shares how gratitude can change your life. When you thank the Lord for all He has given you, you will experience peace, confidence, and assurance....

Pastor Dion will encourage you in his message today that God's word is alive and powerful. As His child, you are called to walk in faithful obedience based on the promises found in Scripture. This can be hard when all you see are hardships and challenges. These are times when God's word is all you have to hang onto. This is when you must walk in faith whether you can see it, feel it, or like it. W...

You've heard the parable of removing your eye if it's causing you to sin. As Pastor Dion explains today, this is not literal instruction. Your sin is deeper than that of your eyes. Instead consider cutting off your anger, short temper, or greed. These are the traits that don't create a good example for others. How can you let Jesus' light shine if the example you set for your friends is one of jea...

Today Pastor Dion shares with you in his message that a person demonstrating a good example is better than good advice. A Christian needs to ask themselves, who am I becoming? If the answer is not 'like Christ' then you need to make some character changes. Jesus encouraged his disciples to show traits of morality, integrity, mercy, forgiveness, love, and generosity. This can sound like a lot of wo...

The Lord your God doesn't wish for any to perish. He does everything He can to have His children in Heaven with Him. But as Pastor Dion explains in today's study, if you don't accept His son as Lord and Savior, you leave God no choice but to send you to hell. If you chose to live a life of selfish disobedience you will not reap the rewards found in Heaven. Stop living your life for yourself and su...

Are you someone who fights Jesus' instruction and correction with pleas of justification and excesses? In today's study, Pastor Dion exhorts you not to ignore God's conviction. Your heavenly Father wants to change your attitude and behavior to mirror that of His son's heart. When you start to stray from God's plan He reprimands you to guide you back to His path. If you ignore His correction you mi...

Pastor Dion will remind you today in his message how easy it is to become greedy with the blessings of this life. God has gifted you with time, talent and money. He gave you these gifts for a reason, so don't try and cheat the Lord out of His investment. If you become greedy and use the Lord's resources for your benefit you will soon lose your peace, contentment, and security. These gifts are on l...

God has blessed you with time, talent and treasure. This will look different for every believer, but we all have the same objective. Today, Pastor Dion shares in his message how you should use your resources to win souls and store up treasure in heaven. You will be held accountable for what the master has given you. Don't try to compare your good works with your neighbor because they were blessed...

Many of us would probably agree that humbling ourselves in confession and apology to those we've wronged isn't always easy. In some cases, we can even be fearful that the person we've offended will respond in either rejection or retribution. However, as Pastor Dion will teach you in his message today, we as believers have no reason to be fearful when coming before The Father. In his study, you'll...

The parable of the prodigal son is perhaps one of the most powerful illustrations of God's love and grace for His own. While many of us would struggle to forgive those who've wronged us to such a degree, God is both willing and quick to forgive. In today's message, Pastor Dion reflects on this supernatural forgiveness that God displays towards those who repent. In his study, you'll be reminded tha...