Goshen Falls Mountain Retreat
Goshen Falls Mountain Retreat is a peaceful mountain estate nestled near Helen, Lake Burton, and Unicoi State Park. The property features multiple cabins, three waterfalls, and a flowing stream with scenic hiking trails throughout.
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Discipleship Â
    In our earlier blogs we looked at success, purpose and discipline. These are very important foundations to build upon when we talk about discipleship. Jesus never commanded his disciples to build his church. He said I will build my church and the gates of Hell will not prevail against it.Â
Purpose
Along our journey of success, we find our purpose. It has been said that necessity is the mother of invention. In other words, there was a purpose for everything that has been made. We are no different, God had a purpose for your life before you were born. He wanted you to accomplish Â
Discipline
Jesus called his followers disciples. The meaning of disciple is a disciplined learner. It doesn’t do any good to read the manual, the Bible and not do what it says. There are three things that we are encouraged to obtain. Knowledge, understanding and wisdom.Â
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Timeless Conversations
A collection of Jim’s favorite messages for truth in today’s world.
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Preparing the Temple: Trust, Authority, and the Coming King
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In this message, Pastor Jim reminds us that while sanctuaries can be beautifully decorated for Advent, the true temple God cares about is our own hearts. Drawing from personal stories and Scripture, he unpacks what spiritual authority really means, not control or hierarchy, but surrendered leaders speaking with God’s authority for our good. With a sober awareness that the King is coming, he calls us to trust, test everything by the Word, and let God prepare us from the inside out.
Preparing the Remnant: Communion, Unity, and the Coming King
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In this message, Pastor Jim continues teaching on spiritual authority and shows how it connects directly to Advent and the Lord’s Supper. Drawing from Jeremiah, Ezekiel, and 1 Corinthians, he explains that true authority flows from God through shepherds He appoints, not for control, but for the good of a remnant He is gathering and preparing. As the church decorates the sanctuary for the season, Jim calls listeners to something deeper: examining their hearts, dealing with division, honoring God’s order, and simply “admitting and quitting” anything that stands in the way of unity with Christ and one another.
The High Priest and His Gifts: Word of Wisdom, Word of Knowledge
In this message, Pastor Jim shows how Jesus is not only our once-for-all sacrifice, but also our living High Priest who gives spiritual gifts to His church between His first and second coming. Teaching from Hebrews 8 and 1 Corinthians 12, he explains the word of knowledge and the word of wisdom, how the Holy Spirit reveals what we could never know on our own to guide real decisions in real time. As the church comes to the communion table, Jim invites listeners to quiet the noise, “tune the radio” of their hearts, and receive both Christ’s finished work and the gifts He still longs to work through His people.
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