We live in a culture that subjects us to a frantic pace, dizzying distractions, increasing complexities, constant change and growing demands on our time. Given during the Days of Unleavened Bread, this message explains, from a biblical...
This message discusses the importance of and relation between conscience and guilt. It explores how to properly develop, direct, and use them in living a godly life.
Many things can cause worry. Worry can become a cause of physical stress. Worry can distract, but concern can clarify. Worry is about self: Concern is about others.
At the Feast we are reminded of the coming Kingdom of God, and our part in it as Kings and Priests. However, we have a part to play now -- not only by being an example of living God's way of life, but being an Ambassador for Christ at...
Part 1 of a two-part series on the biblical perspective of financial debt. This message examines: 1) whether the Bible prohibits debt, 2) the danger of debt and 3) underlying factors leading to unmanageable debt.
This message explores the topic of worry, its impact on our lives, and offers guidance on how to deal with worrying from a biblical and practical perspective.
We can have a clean, clear seared wounded, corrupt or defiled conscience. We have a part in framing and training it by what we place into our minds. Guilt is like a gas gauge on our vehicles alerting us of danger zones in our lives. It...
We have a future of being Kings and Priests in the Kingdom, however we are have a role in the world now - that is, to be an Ambassador of the Kingdom. This message explores three specific responsibilities of an Ambassador from the US...
During this Spring holy day season as we observe the Festival of Unleavened Bread, this is a time for reflection and examination of what we think, say, and do. Are we motivated by godly sincerity? As we celebrate this season, let us...
This message examines the burden and consequences of ingratitude, describing four symptoms of an ungrateful mindset, and offers ways to adjust our attitude toward that of appreciation and thankfulness.
Partiality, or favoritism, profoundly impacts people - in the world, and within and without the Church. Scripture directs us not to be partial. Is it possible that we may be unaware of partiality in our lives and how we relate to others?...
Matthew 5:48 states, "Therefore you shall be perfect, just as your Father in heaven is perfect."
Perfection is a process. This message examines our road to perfection: what it is and what it is not.
When is Christ going to return to the Earth? Are we living in the Last Days? Although it is futile to predict dates, we can be assured that Jesus Christ will return to this Earth to establish the Kingdom of God. This message explains, from...
What does it take to be an ambassador for Jesus Christ?
How does this compare to being an ambassador for an organization of this world?
As ambassadors we need to have one mind and one spirit.
We need to be unified in our purposes and...
This message explores what it means to be called and focuses on one very important expression of that calling: the call to be a light in the world. The following five aspects of being a light are examined in more detail:
- Not fearing the...
Is conscience the voice of God? Or must it be educated by the word of God? Similarly, guilt can be human or Godly. Budge explores these concepts, and focuses on how they work toward repentance and change.
During our Christian walk, question will arise. Doubt may emerge in the lives of believers. What does it mean to doubt? What is the relationship between doubt and questioning and unbelief? Let's explore these issues and consider actions to...
