Real Talk with Pastor Mike
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Joy Unleashed
Let’s take a moment to dive into a beautiful expression of God’s presence: holy laughter and joy. If you’re wondering what that is and why it happens, buckle up—it’s about to get real, refreshing, and maybe even a little giggly.
What Is Holy Laughter and Why Does It Happen?
Holy laughter happens when God’s joy fills your heart so completely that it overflows. It’s not about being goofy or stealing the spotlight—it’s about experiencing a happiness so deep and a freedom so real that it breaks through the weight of stress, fear, or heaviness. Think of it as a spiritual inside joke between you and God—pure, refreshing, and irresistible.
Power Surge
Have you ever wondered what it truly means to experience God’s presence? It’s more than just a feeling—it’s an encounter with His power and love that can change everything. In this post, we’ll explore how God’s presence transforms us, why people respond to Him in such remarkable ways, and how yielding to His Spirit opens the door to greater peace and joy in our lives.
More Than Money: Unlocking God’s Real Blessings
True wealth is a blessing from God. It comes with peace, fulfillment, and joy—without stress, guilt, or any need to justify it. God desires prosperity for His people, and it goes far beyond money. His blessings bring a richness to our lives that includes purpose and contentment. Proverbs 10:22 says it well: "The blessing of the Lord makes one rich, and He adds no sorrow with it." Today, let’s explore what it means to live in God’s blessings and understand the purpose behind the prosperity He provides.
The Unchanging God
Today, I want to focus on a foundational truth about God that should change the way we live: God does not change. This is not just a comforting fact; it’s a challenge to us. In a world that constantly shifts and evolves, God remains the same, steady and unchanging.
As Hebrews 13:8 (NLT) reminds us, "Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today, and forever." His faithfulness, love, and holiness remain constant, regardless of time or circumstances. Because of His unchanging nature, we are called to rise higher and live lives that reflect His consistency and character. His standards don’t change with culture or trends, and neither should our commitment to live according to His truth.
Keep the Switch of Faith Turned On
Faith is often described as the unseen force that connects us to God's power. Much like the way an electric switch controls the flow of electricity, faith controls the flow of God’s power into our lives. In moments of doubt or struggle, it's essential to "keep the switch of faith turned on." This means continuing to believe and trust in God’s promises, regardless of whether or not we see immediate results.
Let’s explore how keeping the switch of faith on works in practical terms, drawing comparisons to an electric switch, and what it means for your spiritual life.
Blessed To Be A Blessing
Are you ready to unlock the secrets to a truly successful life? This isn’t just about gaining wealth; it’s about aligning your heart with God’s purpose and using your blessings to impact the world. In this blog, we’ll dive deep into the “blessed to be a blessing” mindset, exploring how God’s abundance is meant to flow through us to others.
The Power of Jesus’ Words
As believers, we are called to exercise the authority given to us through Jesus. This involves speaking with authority over our circumstances, just as Jesus did.
Faith Speaks
The combination of "the blood of the Lamb" and "the word of their testimony" illustrates the twofold means by which we as believers overcome Satan. Christ’s redemptive work and our active participation in proclaiming and living out our faith are both crucial.
Be Thankful
Have you ever heard the saying “count your blessings”? Why would someone say something like that to us? Could it be they were trying to remind us to be thankful and to appreciate all the great things we have in our life? Too often we focus on what is missing in our lives instead of being grateful for what we do have.
The same is true in our relationship with God.Many times, we complain to God about the imperfect circumstances we find ourselves in, the problems we are facing, how things are not good enough, and how things could be better if only this or that was in place.