We are living at a time in history that will not soon be forgotten. 2020 has been a year that has been fraught with one stressful thing after another in quick succession that has deeply affected our lives. For many people, it has resulted in anxiety and depression, which can then morph into mental issues … Continue reading Finding Peace In The Storm
Author: Karran Martin
It Is Your Choice
Would you rather be known as a sheeple or someone known to be lion-hearted? The definition of Sheeple according to dictionary.com: “people who are like sheep in being meek, conforming, or easily led: Maintaining fear, division, and hate is a priority - sheeple are easier to herd when frightened.” According to Merriam-Webster dictionary: “people who … Continue reading It Is Your Choice
Correction for 11/1/2020 Article:
I apologize that an error was made when this article was published. The link provided in order for you to listen to the sermons was not correct. Here is the information that should've been there: https://gatewaypeople.com/ After you click on this link, at the top of the page click on “watch”, scroll down to “weekend … Continue reading Correction for 11/1/2020 Article:
When…Where…How?
The past two weeks I have shared my thoughts about the importance of what we believe and who we believe. The answers to both of those questions - What? and Who? are critical. What do you believe? Hopefully you believe every word written in the Bible. The Bible is a book filled with the rich … Continue reading When…Where…How?
Who Do You Believe?
(Recommended reading: Ezra 1:1-6:22 & Nehemiah 1:1-7:73) ...And, what does it matter? What difference will it make? Well, it could matter a lot and it could make a huge difference. I want to lay some groundwork before I get to the meat of this topic: Isaiah was a prophet of God that lived and prophesied … Continue reading Who Do You Believe?
What Do You Believe?
...And, what does it matter? What difference will it make? Well, it could matter a lot and it could make a huge difference. While with a group of friends recently, the topic of religion came up. One of the ladies asked if we believe that Jesus was married to Mary Magdalene. I emphatically responded that … Continue reading What Do You Believe?
Renewed Strength
(Quoted scriptures from NIV unless noted differently) I recommend that you read Judges 13-16. These four chapters in the Bible tell us the famous and familiar story of Samson’s life. I have always found the stories relating to Samson to be very interesting, but also very puzzling. Samson’s parents, Manoah and his wife, are childless … Continue reading Renewed Strength
Heart and Soul
(1 Samuel 13:2-14:23 NIV) Do we not all face fear at times in our lives? How we handle that fear is important. We need to know where to go for strength so that we can defeat that fear - one of the strongest weapons in the arsenal of our enemy. You can read in the … Continue reading Heart and Soul
Critical Intervention
Recommended Reading Psalm 106 & 107 (Best when read in New Living Translation & The Message Translation) Psalm 106 is such a wonderful story capsule of God, His people and how they interacted. It abbreviates some of their important history and expresses God’s deep love for them. In verse 23 (The Message) we are reminded … Continue reading Critical Intervention
Who Do You Trust?
(Recommended Reading Isaiah 30 - All scripture quoted from NLT) You may notice that for the 3rd week in a row the topics seem to be similar - parents, children and our Father God. I am guessing that God was trying to get my attention about something with these ideas that worked their way into … Continue reading Who Do You Trust?