In this lesson we are reminded that the trap of offense is real and deadly.
Questions get answered like: How can we avoid the trap and not be so easily offended? When offended how can we escape the trap? What is the healing process from the wound of offense? If I …

What is the “lock” that keeps us in the trap of offense. Why can’t we just let it go and forgive? The answer: Unfulfilled Revenge.
What is unfulfilled revenge? What form does it come in? What does God say about it? How does revenge and unfulfilled revenge effect our life? All …

In this lesson John Bevere talked about the command that Christians have been given to “forgive as the Lord forgave”.
It’s tough and challenging, especially if we fall into the trap of grading or categorizing sins/wrong doings.
What does it mean to forgive? Is everything supposed to be all better …

Jesus came communicating in word and deed the LOVE and TRUTH of God, but interestingly enough is found to be offending people constantly. Why, and what does this mean for us, his followers?
Is it right to be offensive? Are we wrong/sinning if we offend people? Should people’s negative responses cause …

In our desire to accurately communicate the magnitude and greatness of God’s love, mercy, and grace we have communicated a “come as you are” message and cultivated a “come as you are” atmosphere and environment in our churches.
The good news that God loves people no matter who they are, where …

I’m really excited about how 2010 is already shaping up and all God’s going to be doing in and among us!
Here’s a sneak peak at what’s coming up in the months ahead at Open Arms!
January: Going Public – Many Christians hide their faith and only let it come out at …