PART 2 (Part 1 is here) Christianity was never meant to be a religion built on rules, performance, or outward appearances. At its heart, it is an invitation into a real and personal relationship with God — one rooted in intimacy, friendship, trust, and daily fellowship. Jesus came to restore humanity into the relationship [...]
PART 1 The heart of Christianity is a relationship of intimacy with God rather than a system of religion, rules, or performance. From passages such as Psalm 17, John 10, John 17, and John 20, we learn that humanity was created for fellowship with God — to walk with Him, hear His voice, and [...]
Why God Chooses Us: A Matter of the Heart “Why did I pick you?” The answer isn’t found in talent, status, or spiritual achievement—but in something much simpler: God chooses us because He loves us. Looking at figures like Moses, David, and Paul, the common thread isn’t greatness, but humility and a heart open [...]
Neil reflects on the biblical account of Ananias and Sapphira in Acts of the Apostles and explores the often-overlooked theme of the fear of the Lord. Challenging the modern tendency to emphasize comfort over reverence, he shares a personal conviction about the cost of taking God’s voice lightly. True intimacy with God requires more [...]
"If repentance bears no fruit, then faith has no virtue. We change when the misery of where we are is greater than the fear of change." ~ Neil This past month has been a transformative season. Our move from a large 3,500 sq. ft. ministry space into a 1,200 sq. ft. home forced us [...]
Relationship with God is not a goal to attain, but a continuous journey of communication, communion, and growing in knowledge of each other. Focus on knowing God and living in His presence, rather than trying to work to have a relationship with Him. The miraculous will naturally follow those who live in this intimate [...]
Neil emphasizes the importance of intimacy with the Father, obedience to His will, and living out the principles of faith rather than just speaking about them. Key Points: Faith and Obedience: Obeying God's commands is a result of love and intimacy with Him. God’s instructions are not demands from a boss but guidance from [...]
Neil reflects on his desire to walk closely with God and experience His presence rather than seeking material blessings or miraculous signs. He yearns to satisfy God's desires and to see God's kingdom manifested on earth. Psalm 63:1-8 "O God, You are my God; Early will I seek You; My soul thirsts for You; [...]
While God is unchanging, He often operates in new and unexpected ways. Embrace these changes, moving away from traditions and institutional practices that may hinder spiritual growth. Trust, rooted in love, is essential for faith to flourish. The last six months have been a period of deep transformation, like that of being put through [...]
More on John 15. Continued from previous Neil's Minutes. I do works NOT to establish intimacy. But the reality is I do works because I'm a part of intimacy. I'm a part of Him. Obedience brings fruit and deliverance. Live in His presence so you can be His presence in the world. [...]
