The Truth Of The Matter Is

The phrase used often by believers and non-believers is "Don't judge me!!" You have no right whatsoever! The reality is believers must show discernment. Immediately after Jesus says, “Do not judge,” He says, “Do not give dogs what is sacred; do not throw your pearls to pigs.” Jesus mentions in another portion of scripture, “Watch out for false prophets by their fruit you will recognize them.” The...

Jesus made it clear that, "In this world you will have !tribulations but take heart! I have overcome the world." Jesus warned us with foreknowledge of what was to come. Therefore, living Christ like is a challenge. There will be adversity in the midst of various obstacles that come your way. The question becomes: how will you handle it? Johnathan and Daniel discuss the "Parable of the Sower" in de...

To be a follower of Christ, a core value you must have that is foundational is faith. Faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. What exactly does that look like? Jesus says, "Truly I tell you, if you have faith as small as a mustard seed, you can say to this mountain, 'Move from here to there,’ and it will move. Nothing will be impossible for you." The mustard se...

As believers, if you are curious about a meaning to a text in the scripture, Jesus encourages us to  seek and keep on seeking and you will find; knock and keep on knocking and the door will be opened to you. Knowledge from God is reserved to those who study themselves approved and want to improve their knowledge of him, so don’t just read and ignore things that don’t make sense. Instead be a...

Being a believer isn't easy. There are scriptures in the Bible that we all wrestle with for sure. It's not suppose to be easy, in fact it's very hard. In the book of James, we are told that we should not merely listen to the word, and so deceive ourselves but do exactly what it says. The key is if we listen and receive Gods word, believe it to be foundational and the final authority in our lives,...

Prayer is an opportunity that gives you personal access to have a heart to heart conversation with God. It's a chance in which you get to share your thoughts, concerns, dreams, and aspirations. Praying has the effect of improving your thought life and reassuring your faith in God. It's elevating your mind to understand that it's about what he has already done not what he is trying to do. When you...

History tells us, regardless of the times, what has remained and continues to be a stable and a practice is tradition. When we look at culture it's simple; embodies a set of beliefs, ideas, behavior language, cuisine, music and art, which then represents a group of people that operate in that particular village or society. As for traditions, it's about ideas and beliefs that are given from generat...

The only thing that is constant is change. Time is constantly changing and although you can't see it happening, every minute of the day we lose about 30,000 to 40,000 dead skin cells. The way we think changes based on circumstances and new information.  Wikipedia is constantly making changes to it’s information on the world wide web. Now look at yourself in the mirror and ask: have you given...

God, believe it or not, has the power to settle matters at WILL, in every situation. You could basically call that having “the final verdict” or “being the judge" of all outcomes. Take notes as Johnathan and Daniel review most of Luke chapter 5. You'll gain insight on how God made 4 moves, illustrating the power of ultimate supreme authority. 1. God paves a way, by making a way for so many... 2 an...

We all have gone through the process of growth, development, and expectation. We've been taught how to do simple things such as: writing  our ABCs, doing our own laundry and chores. We have hygienic responsibilities such as: showering, brushing our teeth, combing and/or brushing our hair. Now there comes a point, after you've learned those skills, where you must perform them independently of...

God is omnipotent, which means He's all-powerful. God can do what He wants, when He wants, with no warning. He is not subject to physical limitations like man is. Jesus made it clear when he says, "With man that may be impossible but with God all things are possible." Being omnipotent, God has the power over wind, water, gravity, physics, and for today's discussion TIME. God's power is infinite, o...

One of the most remarkable beliefs we have as a body of believers is that God came through the person Jesus Christ. Historical individuals have questioned God's ability to step into his own creation, and being among us here on earth. In the Gospel of John 14:8-10 Philip says, “Lord, show us the Father and that will be enough for us. "Jesus answered, “Don’t you know me, Philip, even after I have be...

So often, we doubt God’s ability to follow through on our personal request, when all we need to do is trust. Why is trust so hard? Why does our faith blow out like a lit candle in the waiting? We look at our circumstances and all of a sudden think it's impossible. We should realize that with man, it may be impossible but with God, anything is possible. We need to know that we can not come to God i...

Johnathan shares his personal thoughts when he began to read the Gospels. "I thought that they all were the same not realizing that even though they are telling the life and story of Jesus Christ it was being done in a very unique way." Historically there are autobiographies and biographies written about people, so that we can reflect and reminisce about how they have changed or impacted history i...

In a year, we have 365 days, 12 months, 525,600 minutes and  31,536,000 seconds. Sometimes we take knowledge such as this for granted, not realizing we can do so much better if we pay attention to the little things. The truth of the matter is.... with so much information that is accessible to us,  how do we still find  ways to sabotage good things with such bad behavior? Why can't w...

So often, humankind can have a habit of overlooking what matters. It's safe to say that humanity loves to challenge the status quo. Society has a habit of trying to do things on its own. Most of us obey the red light, right? When it says stop, we obey for the safety of others. That's just a simple and yet important law of obedience. When our parents tell us to do something, I would like to believe...

Have you ever read something and at first glance you were baffled, mystified, or perplexed? Personally, that happens all the time, if you ask us. Listen closely as Johnathan and Daniel discuss what it's like to unpack verses. You'll be surprised to discover, the reason why things seem questionable. Perspective is everything! Preconceived notions, often cloud our judgment and fog our understanding....

"Testimony," we've heard this word used many of times. It is a formal written or spoken statement, especially one given in a court of law. Testimony is usually a form of evidence that is obtained from witnesses. What if witnesses turn into a witness, singular, only you? Can just one witness be enough to lead people to Christ? How do we know that the story is true? Johnathan and Daniel Drayton look...

It's a Father's day special! Hang with Johnathan as he analyzes statistics to see what the numbers reveal in addressing the issue with humankind, as some suffer from a lack of fatherly presence. Reflecting on how your Father has played a role in your life, your traits and who you are today. We know that maturity and wisdom are very important and yet hard to come by. Listen to Johnathan as he break...

The kind of qualities you look for in a friend matters, let's be honest. In order to have a bond and develop true mutual affection with someone, you need to know if there's a chance for things to get personal and comfortable. Just like humankind strives to build a reputation in hope that a legacy is continued, God has his own reputation and legacy to maintain. If we claim to be in a relationship w...

Love is something we all desire to experience, are we wrong? Love comes from several avenues. One of the hardest things to understand in the beginning as a believer is how certain biblical verses can become relatable to your own personal situation and how certain comprehension of those verses must manifest itself through experience. One of the most underrated questions most unbelievers ask is, how...

Can enduring an unpleasant circumstance be viewed as a loss art? We discuss good times to leave a situation and if staying in a situation is necessary for the development of one's character. Through another lens, maybe leaving is justifiable because you shouldn't have to tolerate foolishness from anyone. Can you infact learn something from staying in it too long? Is quitting a loser’s mentality? H...

After a trip to Virginia, to emotionally support a friend, Johnathan reflects on what it's like to ride on a greyhound bus traveling more than 5 hours. Johnathan and Daniel discuss traveling and code switching when placed in different settings. Religion vs Relationship; what is Christianity about? Religious leader vs King; prophet vs God; who is Jesus really? Let's dissect these popular misconcept...

Life is all about taking it one day at a time. Being raised in a traditional Christian home, living my Christain faith through the shelter of my parents, at some point I realized that wouldn't be enough. The truth of the matter is, we live our lives on levels and arrive in stages. After finishing college, having read all these books to get good grades in school, I knew I needed to accept the reali...