Unshakeable Under Pressure
“Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego answered and said to the king, “O Nebuchadnezzar, we have no need to answer you in this matter. If this be so, our God whom we serve is able to deliver us from the burning fiery…
Pastor Rodney Garcia
Your Identity Is Under Attack
“The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full.” John 10:10 (NIV) Make no mistake—there is a war on your identity. When Daniel stood in Babylon,…
Choose Truth Over Trends
“See to it that no one takes you captive through hollow and deceptive philosophy, which depends on human tradition and the elemental spiritual forces of this world rather than on Christ.” Colossians 2:8 (NIV) Our generation faces an identity crisis…
Wrong Identity Leads to Wrong Everything
“But Daniel resolved not to defile himself with the royal food and wine… God had caused the official to show favor and compassion to Daniel.” Daniel 1:8-9 (NIV) Everything flows from identity. When Daniel stood in Babylon’s royal court, what…
Named By God
“The chief official gave them new names: to Daniel, the name Belteshazzar; to Hananiah, Shadrach; to Mishael, Meshach; and to Azariah, Abednego.” Daniel 1:7 (NIV) Names carry deep and personal meaning in the Bible. When Babylon renamed Daniel and his…
May I see Your ID Please?
“But Daniel resolved not to defile himself with the royal food and wine, and he asked the chief official for permission not to defile himself this way.” Daniel 1:8 (NIV) How many times has this happened to you? Picture yourself…
When Our Love For God Takes a Stand
“Oh that you would slay the wicked, O God! O men of blood, depart from me! They speak against you with malicious intent; your enemies take your name in vain.” Psalm 139:19-20 (ESV) Cancel culture. Social media wars. Political divisions.…
Divinely Made By God
For you formed my inward parts; you knitted me together in my mother’s womb. I praise you, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made. Psalm 139:13-14 (ESV) Designer clothes. Designer shoes. Famous brands. The finest quality. Things that exude elegance,…
The God Who Never Leaves
“Where shall I go from your Spirit? Or where shall I flee from your presence? If I ascend to heaven, you are there! If I make my bed in Sheol, you are there!” Psalm 139:7-8 (ESV) Loneliness has become a…
Known By God
O Lord, you have searched me and known me! Psalm 139:1 (ESV) The concept of being fully known can be terrifying. In our human relationships, we often carefully manage what others see, crafting our image and selectively sharing parts of…
Not By Our Strength
“Guard the good deposit that was entrusted to you—guard it with the help of the Holy Spirit who lives in us.” 2 Timothy 1:14 (NIV) Military commanders know that even the strongest fortress is only as effective as the power…
Entrusted with the Truth
Guard the good deposit that was entrusted to you—guard it with the help of the Holy Spirit who lives in us. 2 Timothy 1:14 (NIV) When Native American elders entrust their sacred stories to the next storyteller, they’re passing on…
