Do you hide your sin from God? It’s interesting how at times we hide ourselves or our sin from God just as Adam and Eve hid from God in the Garden of Eden after they sinned. God sees all and He knows all—there is nothing that we can hide from Him. Join me, GT Stiekes, as we dig into God’s Word together to reveal more truths about our loving God and…

Friends come and go but a faithful friend is a great help. It is the words of the faithful friend that may bring a sting but can also be a great help. Let’s dig into this deeper today as we study together Proverbs chapter 27. Join me, GT Stiekes, as we dig into God’s Word together to reveal more truths about our loving God and how we should be livi…

Today’s thought in Proverbs is closely connected to yesterday’s. Who can you trust with an important message, and what happens when you trust the wrong person? Join me, GT Stiekes, as we dig into God’s Word together to reveal more truths about our loving God and how we should be living for Him. Follow the link to go to our main webpage for more inf…

Who do you turn to when you need help? Do you turn to someone who is reliable or do you turn to someone who is not trustworthy? Who you turn to will make a difference as to what gets accomplished. Join me, GT Stiekes, as we dig into God’s Word together to reveal more truths about our loving God and how we should be living for Him. Follow the link t…

One of the characters that we see come up over and over through the book of Proverbs is the lazy man. This is not a fictional character because this is a character trait that all of us have to face at one time or another. Are you this lazy person? Join me, GT Stiekes, as we dig into God’s Word together to reveal more truths about our loving God and…

Did you know that how you think makes an incredible difference in your life because it lays the seeds for what and how you will seek things in life? Join me, GT Stiekes, as we dig into God’s Word together to reveal more truths about our loving God and how we should be living for Him. Follow the link to go to our main webpage for more information: h…

Godly wisdom is an incredible blessing for anyone but without the application of it in our lives, it does nothing for us. Let’s consider today how to apply God’s wisdom. Join me, GT Stiekes, as we dig into God’s Word together to reveal more truths about our loving God and how we should be living for Him. Follow the link to go to our main webpage fo…

Did you know that nothing happens outside of God’s control, that He has the power to turn the heart of even the most wicked or most powerful person? Let’s consider this today as we dig into Proverbs 21. Join me, GT Stiekes, as we dig into God’s Word together to reveal more truths about our loving God and how we should be living for Him. Follow the …

It is evident throughout scripture that it is God’s design that all things be measured fairly. We need to be careful that we are doing the same. Join me, GT Stiekes, as we dig into God’s Word together to reveal more truths about our loving God and how we should be living for Him. Follow the link to go to our main webpage for more information: https…

Proverbs are good and godly principles that when adhered to can make an important and positive difference in your life. Let’s look at one of these principals today. Join me, GT Stiekes, as we dig into God’s Word together to reveal more truths about our loving God and how we should be living for Him. Follow the link to go to our main webpage for mor…

Did you know that there is a strong tower that you can run to that will always be a safe place? Everyone can run to it but most people do not. Let’s dig deeper into Proverbs 18 and see how we can be safe. Join me, GT Stiekes, as we dig into God’s Word together to reveal more truths about our loving God and how we should be living for Him. Follow th…

Do you think before you speak or do you just say whatever comes to your mind completely unfiltered? Let’s consider how Proverbs 17 instructs us to speak. Join me, GT Stiekes, as we dig into God’s Word together to reveal more truths about our loving God and how we should be living for Him. Follow the link to go to our main webpage for more informati…

The Bible says quite a bit about what the tongue can do. It has the power to destroy by the words that we use. But what happens when we use this tool wisely? Join me, GT Stiekes, as we dig into God’s Word together to reveal more truths about our loving God and how we should be living for Him. Follow the link to go to our main webpage for more infor…

The sacrifice of the wicked is something that God hates but He delights in the prayers of the upright. What exactly is the sacrifice of the wicked and could you be in danger of doing it? Join me, GT Stiekes, as we dig into God’s Word together to reveal more truths about our loving God and how we should be living for Him. Follow the link to go to ou…

Who are the simple? This answer may surprise you. It is not someone who is born with limitations in their thinking or had a head injury. The simple are people who choose to not follow godly wisdom. Are you wise or are you simple? Join me, GT Stiekes, as we dig into God’s Word together to reveal more truths about our loving God and how we should be …

Do you love God’s Word? Do you cherish it? Or do you despise it? Join me, GT Stiekes, as we dig into God’s Word together to reveal more truths about our loving God and how we should be living for Him. Follow the link to go to our main webpage for more information: https://campbellbc.org/pages/moments-in-truth If you live around the San Jose area an…

What does it mean to be a good person? Did you know that according to Proverbs chapter 12, a good man is someone who seeks the Lord? Join me, GT Stiekes, as we dig into God’s Word together to reveal more truths about our loving God and how we should be living for Him. Follow the link to go to our main webpage for more information: https://campbellb…

Have you ever needed to make a very important decision but needed advice for what to do? God provides those who can give godly counsel for those who are looking for it—you just have to ask. Join me, GT Stiekes, as we dig into God’s Word together to reveal more truths about our loving God and how we should be living for Him. Follow the link to go to…

Jesus Christ is our greatest example for someone who lives with integrity; but what is integrity, and what does it mean to live with it? Join me, GT Stiekes, as we dig into God’s Word together to reveal more truths about our loving God and how we should be living for Him. Follow the link to go to our main webpage for more information: https://campb…

Did you know that you have been invited to a banquet? It may not be exactly what you were expecting, but God has opened a door for all to enter in and dine. Join me, GT Stiekes, as we dig into God’s Word together to reveal more truths about our loving God and how we should be living for Him. Follow the link to go to our main webpage for more inform…

Did you know that God used wisdom from the very beginning of what we know of as time? When you look at anything in creation today, take a closer look and consider the layers of understanding that went into that person, that animal, that tree, or that flower. What astounding wisdom God used to create the world! Join me, GT Stiekes, as we dig into Go…

Did you know that you have a sister? You do, even if you were born an only child. Today, we consider how we can all have this sister and what she is like. Join me, GT Stiekes, as we dig into God’s Word together to reveal more truths about our loving God and how we should be living for Him. Follow the link to go to our main webpage for more informat…

A good father warns his children of the dangers to come and what will happen if we choose the wrong path. Today we look at the warnings from the Good Father. Join me, GT Stiekes, as we dig into God’s Word together to reveal more truths about our loving God and how we should be living for Him. Follow the link to go to our main webpage for more infor…

How often are you unsatisfied with what God has provided for you in life? The old saying, “the grass is greener on the other side” causes temptation to be unsatisfied with what God has provided. Join me, GT Stiekes, as we dig into God’s Word together to reveal more truths about our loving God and how we should be living for Him. Follow the link to …

Godly wisdom is a great value in our lives but wisdom without understanding is useless to us. Today we consider how to gain the right understanding so we can gain godly wisdom. Join me, GT Stiekes, as we dig into God’s Word together to reveal more truths about our loving God and how we should be living for Him. Follow the link to go to our main web…

Wisdom is wonderful if it is godly wisdom. But sometimes those with wisdom can become prideful or conceited. Today we look at the scriptural recipe to prevent that from happening. Join me, GT Stiekes, as we dig into God’s Word together to reveal more truths about our loving God and how we should be living for Him. Follow the link to go to our main …

Wisdom is the principal subject of the book of Proverbs. It is broken down and explained in many different ways identifying for us how much we need godly wisdom. Do you know the value of wisdom in your life today? Join me, GT Stiekes, as we dig into God’s Word together to reveal more truths about our loving God and how we should be living for Him. …

Today we are starting a new series where we are walking through the book of Proverbs together. Proverbs has 31 chapters so we are going to be meeting every day for the 31 days of this calendar month. I hope you will join me for each day. Join me, GT Stiekes, as we dig into God’s Word together to reveal more truths about our loving God and how we sh…

Today I have the privilege of having a conversation with Pastor Tim Lovegrove from Murrieta, California. We had a great time talking about Tim’s love for Christ. I hope that you enjoy this conversation. Join me, GT Stiekes, as we dig into God’s Word together to reveal more truths about our loving God and how we should be living for Him. To get Tim’…

Did you know that God’s way is not like our way? We have so many limitations but God is infinite and knows what is always going to happen. Because of God’s wisdom, He does things perfectly. This is very different than how we do things, which is good for us. Join me, GT Stiekes, as we dig into God’s Word together to reveal more truths about our lovi…

Life can sometimes be like a torrential river that pulls us in and overtakes us, but God tells us in the Bible that He will not allow these obstacles in our lives to drown us. When we trust in Him, He will give us the strength to stand and overcome the trials. Join me, GT Stiekes, as we dig into God’s Word together to reveal more truths about our l…

Quick Announcement for our new series in May - 31 Days of Proverbs! Let's read Proverbs together.By gtstiekes

Did you know that there is nowhere in the universe that you can go that God will not be there with you? We may be limited but God is not. God will stay by our side—that is a wonderful promise that we can rejoice in today! Join me, GT Stiekes, as we dig into God’s Word together to reveal more truths about our loving God and how we should be living f…

Do you ever feel wiped out from life? Do you ever feel like you just can’t go on? Well, God can help you with your weariness. He can give you the strength to continue moving forward even when you feel like you cannot. Join me, GT Stiekes, as we dig into God’s Word together to reveal more truths about our loving God and how we should be living for H…

Did you know that God has no limit, that He cannot even be measured? God is infinite, He does not need our counsel or our teaching. There is nothing that God cannot do and there is nothing that God does not know. Join me, GT Stiekes, as we dig into God’s Word together to reveal more truths about our loving God and how we should be living for Him. F…

Today we are in Isaiah chapter 40 looking at verses 6-8. Here we see that everything has limitations—except for the Word of God. God’s Word will never cease. Join me, GT Stiekes, as we dig into God’s Word together to reveal more truths about our loving God and how we should be living for Him. Follow the link to go to our main webpage for more infor…

Today we are talking about the strength of God that never waivers, that never stops, and that never fails. God is all powerful and His strength is everlasting. We can have that strength when we need it—we simply need to ask for it. Join me, GT Stiekes, as we dig into God’s Word together to reveal more truths about our loving God and how we should b…

Did you know that God always has control of everything? Life throws us unexpected surprises all of the time, but God is never surprised but anything. Even when we feel like life may be out of control, God is always in control. We can be so very thankful that we have a God that leads us by what He sees and knows to be best and not by what we think. …

As we continue to study different meditations through Isaiah, today we are looking at a very important verse from Isaiah chapter 12 about our salvation. Join me, GT Stiekes, as we dig into God’s Word together to reveal more truths about our loving God and how we should be living for Him. Follow the link to go to our main webpage for more informatio…

Did you know that God is holy? Not just a little bit holy but more holy than any other being or creation in the universe. But what does being holy mean? Join me, GT Stiekes, as we dig into God’s Word together to reveal more truths about our loving God and how we should be living for Him. Follow the link to go to our main webpage for more informatio…

Have you ever considered that something that was evil might actually be good? We are going to look at that today in Isaiah chapter 5. Join me, GT Stiekes, as we dig into God’s Word together to reveal more truths about our loving God and how we should be living for Him. Follow the link to go to our main webpage for more information: https://campbell…

We are starting a new series looking at different verses for meditation through the book of Isaiah. Today we are considering what the Lord thinks of outward religion versus inward change. Join me, GT Stiekes, as we dig into God’s Word together to reveal more truths about our loving God and how we should be living for Him. Follow the link to go to o…

Today I have the privilege of having a conversation with a lovely missionary couple that are stationed in Alaska. Dan and Debbie Weimer have been serving the Lord in various ways throughout the years. Missionaries are just regular people like you and me who have answered the call to serve the Lord in whatever capacity that God has directed. I hope …

We are on the final day of Holy Week, which is Easter Sunday. Do you know what the origins and practices of Easter are all about? We’re going to talk about that today. Join me, GT Stiekes, as we dig into God’s Word together to reveal more truths about our loving God and how we should be living for Him. Follow the link to go to our main webpage for …

Today we are considering the day between Jesus’ death and His resurrection. Something specific that we will be looking at is where the disciples were during Jesus’ trial and crucifixion. Join me, GT Stiekes, as we dig into God’s Word together to reveal more truths about our loving God and how we should be living for Him. Follow the link to go to ou…

As we continue to learn about Holy Week, today we are looking at what Spy Wednesday or what Holy Wednesday is. Join me, GT Stiekes, as we dig into God’s Word together to reveal more truths about our loving God and how we should be living for Him. Follow the link to go to our main webpage for more information: https://campbellbc.org/pages/moments-in…

As we continue our study of Holy Week, we are considering what is Holy Tuesday and what we can learn about the life of Christ. Join me, GT Stiekes, as we dig into God’s Word together to reveal more truths about our loving God and how we should be living for Him. Follow the link to go to our main webpage for more information: https://campbellbc.org/…

What is Holy Monday or what is the significance of Holy Monday and what makes it actually a “holy” day? What did Jesus do on Holy Monday? Join me, GT Stiekes, as we dig into God’s Word together to reveal more truths about our loving God and how we should be living for Him. Follow the link to go to our main webpage for more information: https://camp…

Today we are looking at the event that starts the week of Holy Week. Palm Sunday is the day that Jesus rode a donkey into Jerusalem. But do you know what the significance of Him doing this is? Join me, GT Stiekes, as we dig into God’s Word together to reveal more truths about our loving God and how we should be living for Him. Follow the link to go…

Today we are looking at the purpose of Ash Wednesday and what we are called to do in order to participate with Lent. Join me, GT Stiekes, as we dig into God’s Word together to reveal more truths about our loving God and how we should be living for Him. Follow the link to go to our main webpage for more information: https://campbellbc.org/pages/mome…