“Put first things first and we get second things thrown in: Put second things first and we lose both first and second things."

God provides not just adequately, but abundantly. He not only supplies, but multiplies. What might seem too big - or too little - to “bring to the table” of the Lord in your life right now?

Food unites. At the table deals are made, relationships are mended and deep conversations often occur. Lives and situations can be changed - from the inside out. A meal is a place where there can be spiritual, relational and emotional food. It is not limited to only sustenance for maintenance of the physical body.

This is the last week from the series “Words that Stick” teaching series. “Empty the jar” is the breath prayer mantra for this week.

This week we ask some hard questions about some of Jesus’ words. His beautiful, poetic and loving words are easy to remember and use as breath prayer mantras and try to recall and apply in our lives. But this week we touch on some of his hard words.

Rockhills wants to be a church that is willing to do do whatever it takes to help people find and follow Jesus. That takes individuals who are willing to do whatever it takes to help others find and follow Jesus. Does that describe you?

The late A.W. Tozer said, “If the Holy Spirit was withdrawn from the church today, 95% of what we do could go on and no one would know the difference. But if the Holy Spirit was withdrawn from the New Testament church, 95% of what they did would stop, and EVERYONE would know the difference.” What has changed - and why?

This new series, “Words that stick,” will be about words or phrases that have staying power for our life with Jesus. They help us have words and sentiments for who we are and also help us understand where God is leading and to trust in Him on a daily basis.

But God…….he stoops down to us just as he stooped for David in order to make him great (2 Samuel 22:37). He stoops down for you and he stoops down for me. No matter what we have done - or not done. No matter what mess we have made of our life. Are you ready to reach out for God’s helping hand and allow Him to pick you up again?

Chaos. It might be a good word for what your world looks like today. A pandemic, situations and schedules constantly shifting, an election year, the economy, and the list could go on and on. Chaos is always part of life. It was also part of David’s life.