Michael McKinney Unconditional Forgiveness The idea of debt describes our relationships much of the time. In literature and speech, we frequently use metaphors that relate to this idea of debt, like, “You owe me” and “I want to get even with … [Read more...]
Running from God’s Purpose
Michael McKinney Running from God’s Purpose We run from things. We run to escape our pain, our problems and our past. We run from opportunities that come our way. We run from learning and growth. We run from feedback and the process of … [Read more...]
Unconditional Gratitude
Michael McKinney Unconditional Gratitude Autonomy is a myth. Satan thought he was autonomous. Adam and Eve thought they were autonomous. And all of mankind ever since, think that they, too, are autonomous. Autonomy is simply looking … [Read more...]
Life is Connected
Michael McKinney Life is Connected It has been said that the Feast of Trumpets represents the single most important event in the history of the universe. This day is about a new creation—a new beginning for mankind. This day pictures a time … [Read more...]
As One
Michael McKinney As One Once upon a time the Church of God was characterized by a peculiar oneness. By a oneness that was unique in all of the world. Rich people, poor people, citizens, priests, freemen, slaves, women, children, and … [Read more...]
Getting Out of the Mess We’re In
Michael McKinney Getting Out of the Mess We're In There is one thing we have in common with everyone else. We all have a mess in our life. How well we have dealt with our messes? Are we actually making progress or have we spent the year … [Read more...]
Are You Prepared to Commit?
Michael McKinney Are You Prepared to Commit? Over 50% of all singles in America have not had a date in more than two years. To make things worse, those in a relationship usually break up within 3 to 5 months after they get together. That’s … [Read more...]
Living Within God’s Plan
Michael McKinney Living Within God's Plan W inston Churchill told congress in December 1941 at the end of his address that one must have a blind soul if he couldn’t see that “some great purpose and design is being worked out here … [Read more...]
The Gateway Sin
Michael McKinney The Gateway Sin In about 874BC a man came to power in Northern Israel who would earn the title of the wickedest king in all of Israel’s history. He was number one and would not be outdone. His name was Ahab. God foretold … [Read more...]
Am I Self-Righteous?
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