Ryan Welsh Trust, Belief and Taking God Serious As we look forward to Gods kingdom, we need to take the example of ancient Israel and learn to trust, believe and take Him serious; only then, will we be able to take hold of that which God so … [Read more...]
Liberty
Ryan Welsh Liberty Today, for most, liberty is our right to live however “I” want. True Liberty is a choice, not to live however we want - enslaved by our nature - but the freedom to live a way that God calls “the Way of Life”, no matter what circum … [Read more...]
Gentle Strength
Ryan Welsh Gentle Strength Great strength should be derived from the spiritual attribute of being gentle. On first glance, gentle seems weak. But in fact, to take on a gentle spirit, requires strength, training and true discipline. … [Read more...]
TruthSum
Ryan Welsh TruthSum We envision a threefold purpose for TruthSum.org: To recognize, highlight and edify the preaching of the gospel efforts of Church of God organizations, to encourage unity through spiritual growth and to present spiritual … [Read more...]
Peaceable
Ryan Welsh Peaceable To live peaceably is not just a nice sounding phrase. It's first an obligation, a command to respect others through the respect of what is theirs, but it’s also a requirement to maintain and restore our relationships. M … [Read more...]
My Friend
Ryan Welsh My Friend As we continue and strive for a true relationship with God we must recognize that that relationship is dependent on us maintaining our physical relationships. This requires us to recognize the external and internal forces … [Read more...]
A Pure Heart
Ryan Welsh A Pure Heart We are called to have a pure heart. This is achieved through a process much like the purifying of water or gold. As we filter out and remove the impurities, the sin, we begin to physically represent to others a future … [Read more...]
Shame – Part 2
Ryan Welsh Shame – Part 2 There is a natural desire within each of us to correct through pride, to pridefully shame someone. “You Fool!” The two-word phrase that is worthy of hell fire, as stated in Matthew. As one observing someone else going … [Read more...]
Shame – Part 1
Ryan Welsh Shame – Part 1 Shame, like fear, is something we will all face. And like fear it typically triggers a natural response that can put us at opposition with God. Knowing this, we need to first understand why we feel shame so that we c … [Read more...]
Rule with Humility
Ryan Welsh Rule with Humility This world in which we find ourselves is opposed to God and His way. Those called now are, in part, training for future roles in God’s Kingdom. One part we will play is that of leaders and that role requires us t … [Read more...]
