In Psalm 111, the Psalmist says that he sought God with all his heart and God had every part of Him as a result.  An on today's Treasured Truth, Pastor Ford will explains that the heart of the matter is really a matter of the heart.  And he will ask us all to consider this—does God have your heart? To hear more how to increase your devotion to God join us for today's Treasured Truth. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today'sTreasured Truth, as we begin to learn about what a man worth having looks like, we’ll see how the Biblical character Othniel in Judges 1 exhibited several characteristics which that kind of man should possess. And Pastor Ford will help understand more fully what it means to be a man worth having. So be sure to join us for today's Treasured Truth. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A woman worth having knows her value.  Many women do not understand that they are fearfully and wonderfully made.  And on today's Treasured Truth, Pastor Ford will encourage women to quit letting other people make them into the equivalent of bargain basement deals, when in reality, they are actually top shelf treasures—extremely valuable and worth having.  Find out more when you join us for today's Treasured Truth. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today's Treasured Truth, as we begin a study in Proverbs 31, Pastor Ford will clarify the meaning of the word “virtue” in this passage.  He has discovered that it’s not focusing on purity.  But instead, it’s focusing on power—the power of a woman.  He’ll explain that a woman worth having is able and she’s powerful in her activities and her actions, just like the woman described in this proverb. To hear more, join us for today's Treasured Truth. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy...

As we continue to learn about communication, on today's Treasured Truth, Pastor Ford will explain that honesty and forgiveness are key factors. If we’ve been untruthful, and we’ve told someone a lie, then we need to be forgiven of the lie so effective communication can be restored.  As long as the lie is between us and the person we are trying to communicate with, we can go back and forth with them all we want to, but we still have to deal with the lie.  Once it’s dealt with, then we can...

In our relationships, if something is really bothering us and we don’t address it, but instead we pretend that nothing is wrong, then we’re not really being honest. When someone asks us, “What’s wrong?” And we say, “Nothing.”—that’s a lie.  And on today's Treasured Truth, Pastor Ford will ask us—How can we actually discover truth in our conversations with others, when we choose to ignore it ourselves? Learn more about how it’s critical to communicate effectively on today's Treasured...

On today's Treasured Truth, Pastor Ford will explain that our praise should be done volitionally—as an act of our will.  It doesn’t matter how we feel, we should give God some praise!  We could feel like ten miles of bad highway, but we shouldn’t walk out of a worship service without saying something to God in a corporate setting and letting Him know that we appreciate Him, we’re grateful for Him, and we love Him! Learn more about worship on today's Treasured Truth. See...

On today's Treasured Truth, as we continue to learn about communication, Pastor Ford will explain that our biggest communication problem is that we do not listen to understand. Instead, we listen to reply. We’re waiting so that we can say, “Oh no, that was not what you said, or that didn’t go down like that.” So, we’re preparing our reply rather than trying to understand what the other person is trying to communicate. And we'll learn that this practice hinders the overall success of our...

On today's Treasured Truth, Pastor Ford encourages each of us to ask ourselves, “Is there something or someone that’s in the way, causing my communication to fail?” That’s an important question, because we must be careful about who we’re allowing to speak into our relationships. Those we are listening to may have good intentions, but their advice may not apply to our relationships. Find out more on today’s Treasured Truth. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

To communicate is to share information with someone, either verbally or non-verbally, in a manner in which the person understands.  But on today’s Treasured Truth, Pastor Ford will explain, if there isn’t any understanding on the part of the recipient of the information, then no real communication has taken place. To hear more about why communication is key in relationships, join us for today's Treasured Truth. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Honest communication is so important in any relationship.  When we lie and when we get angry, we give the devil an opportunity to be in the middle of our relationship and begin his work to tear it apart.  And that’s exactly what he wants.  On today's Treasured Truth, Pastor Ford will explain that when we don’t tell the truth and allow our tempers to get out of control, we’re playing into the devil’s hands. Learn more about how communication is the key to every relationship when you join us...

In our relationships, we want to be able to get along and understand each other.  We want to be able to communicate fully with each other and understand exactly what the other person is saying to us, recognizing where they’re coming from.  On today's Treasured Truth, Pastor Ford will share some tips about how to improve your communication and your relationships, based on biblical guidelines. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

God not only deserves, but He requires our praise.  And on today's Treasured Truth, Pastor Ford will explain that the word “Hallelujah” conveys to God our highest praise. And according to Pastor Ford, God wanted us to have a word that every Christian could use, no matter what our culture, color, creed, or language, and the word that He gave us is “Hallelujah!” To learn more about this valuable expression of our praise to God, join us for today's Treasured Truth. See omnystudio.com/listener...

Sometimes we need to try and connect to how a person is feeling.  If they’re feeling a certain way, they feel that way, simply because they feel that way.  And on today's Treasured Truth, Pastor Ford will explain that sometimes we need to try to bridge the disconnect we may be experiencing. And when we do, we may find out there are underlying things that may be going on that we just can’t solve.  Learn more about communication and relationships when you join us for today's Treasured...

When you join us for today's Treasured Truth, Pastor Ford will urge us to understand that we ought not criticize how another person feels.  We should let them express their feelings.  And then when we communicate, we must own our feelings.  We shouldn’t say, “You did this to me.” Instead, we should say, “What you did made me feel this way.” To learn more about how communication is the key to every relationship, join us for today's Treasured Truth. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy...

The elements of communication include tone, body language and words.  And on today's Treasured Truth, Pastor Ford will explain that if your attitude is bad, then you can assume your body language, your tone and your words, may not be fit for good communication. To understand more about how communication is the key to any and every relationship, join us for today's Treasured Truth. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

God wants us to be generous, not only in our gifts to Him, but also in our gifts to others.  As we cultivate a giving attitude and a heart that is focused on generosity, then God will honor us.  But on today's Treasured Truth, Pastor Ford will remind us that we don’t give to get.  Instead, we give out of our gratitude.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When we are giving to God, it’s not about what’s in our pocket or wallet—it’s about what’s in our heart and our attitude about giving.  And on today's Treasured Truth, Pastor Ford will share with us how we can honor God with our gifts, as we respond in gratitude for all that He has done for us.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When seeking forgiveness from another person, our attitude is crucial. People generally judge the seriousness and sincerity of our request for forgiveness based on the way our words come from our mouths. So, if we don’t approach the conversation with humility, our attitude will complicate the process. To learn more about why sometimes saying you’re sorry just isn’t enough, when you join Pastor Ford for today's Treasured Truth. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As he finished out the book of Galatians, the Apostle Paul wanted the believers there to know he had an allegiance to Christ based on what Christ had done for him on Calvary’s cross.  He didn’t need anyone to challenge him to live for Jesus!  Jesus Christ and His gospel were Paul’s number one priority, and he had the scars to prove it. On today's Treasured Truth, Pastor Ford will help us understand what Paul meant when he said, “For I bear on my body the brand-marks of Jesus.”   See...

On the next Treasured Truth, we’ll see that as the Apostle Paul began to conclude his letter to the Galatians, he focused on the cross of Christ.  Pastor Ford will explain that Paul had praise for the cross.  Then he explained the power, the promise, and the persecution of the cross. Learn more about what this means for us when you join us for today's Treasured Truth. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In some of the final verses of his letter to them, the Apostle Paul explained to the Galatian believers that the promise of victory and peace doesn’t apply to everyone, even if they’re believers.  It only applies to those who walk according to a certain scriptural guideline.  In other words, Pastor Ford will ask us—if we don’t implement what Christ has given us for victory, then why are we expecting to have victory in the Christian life? Learn more about this important concept when you join...

On today's Treasured Truth, Pastor Ford will help us understand how Paul affirmed to the Galatian believers his comprehension of his own confirmation.  And then, in his letter to them, he celebrated his liberation from sin. We’ll see that Paul gave us a great example of how to respond to the good news of the Gospel as we continue to look at the topic of embracing the cross of Christ.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today's Treasured Truth, we’ll look at how embracing the cross of Christ transforms us.  As scripture says, “…Old things are passed away, behold all things are become new.” So, Pastor Ford will explain that what God provides for us in our transformation is enough to give us a foundation for holiness and godly living. Find out more when you join us for today's Treasured Truth. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As we continue to look at seeking forgiveness from others on today's Treasured Truth, Pastor Ford will explain how we often will make excuses for ourselves. But he will remind us that Jesus died for our sins, not for our excuses. And we need to remember what we’re talking about when we seek forgiveness—it’s not what we feel about what we did to the other person.  Rather, it’s about how they felt about what we did to them. Learn more when you join us for today's Treasured Truth. See...