The Challenge to Following Jesus

So here at MRC you hear us say certain things a good bit.  You hear the term “disciple”, or “follower of Jesus” a lot around here don’t you?  Have you ever really thought about what it truly means to be a follower of Jesus?  Well that is where we are headed today, we are going to look at what it really means to follow Jesus.  There may be nothing more important, more life changing, and frankly there might . . . Read More »

Worship…a moment vs a Lifestyle

You know there are moments in my life when I’m really aware of God.  How about you?  There are moments in my life when I am full of worship for Him.  For me I am so focused on Him in those moments looking at the sunrise or the sunset.  It’s like I can feel God tapping me on the shoulder and saying “Hey Sam…look at what I have done.”  And it always amazes me.  Often times when I . . . Read More »

Wisdom or Consequences: How Do You Learn?

Today, we want to talk directly to the younger generation. We want to share with you what we wish someone would have told us at your age. You will have to make a decision that will have huge implications in your life. This one decision will determine if you will have a life of success and joy or a life of pain and struggle. Sam and I have been walking through the book called the ‘Divine Mentor’ and . . . Read More »

Where is Truth? God or Your Feelings?

Where do you find truth? Truth matters. It’s the foundation to how you live. Why? What you believe is what you do. It’s important to understand the difference between Grace and Truth.  Grace is God’s gift to us to wipe our slate clean.  So no matter what we have done, what we are doing, God’s grace is there to heal us.  We will talk about this later on.  Truth is from God to help us live our lives.  His . . . Read More »