I grew up in a time when going to the mall was a wonderful thing. Often, I wouldn’t even be looking for anything in particular – it was a great opportunity to meet some friends and just walk around looking at all of the stuff. We’ve since become a society where malls are almost irrelevant.…
When I was growing up, we played a lot of sports on the playground and in the yards. Each time it began by picking teams. If you were the captain, you wanted the biggest, strongest, fastest – whatever it would take for your team to come out on top. I can remember praying silently that…
Sometimes, it feels like we are carrying the weight of the world on our shoulders. Anxiety, depression, fear, unanswered questions, finances, and even our family and friends can leave us feeling overwhelmed and defeated. This is exactly where our enemy wants us to be. But what if I told you there was a secret to…
“His mother called his name Jabez, saying, ‘Because I bore him in pain.’” 1 Chronicles 4:9 In 2000, Bruce Wilkinson came out with a book, “The Prayer of Jabez” It was subtitled Breaking Through to the Blessed Life. The actual prayer that Jabez prayed was, “…’Oh, that you would bless me and enlarge my territory!…
In our lives being fat is not a good thing. It affects our health and even our self-image. However, when it comes to our spiritual discipline, being fat is what we need. Stay with me here and I’ll explain. The acronym FAT means, Faithful – church, small groups, etc…, Available – ready to serve, etc…,…
Christmas blessings in the name of the Incarnate Son of God, who upholds all things by the word of His power (Hebrews 1:3). I pray that you and your loved ones will be richly blessed throughout a joyous and Christ-filled Christmas Season. I hope you will join us for Carols, Candles, and Communion tomorrow night…
Being a Christ follower, at its core, is all about the relationship we have with Him. In the same way we build our relationships with others through time and communication, it is important to strengthen our relationship with Jesus by communicating frequently with Him. It is through a vibrant and healthy prayer life and the…
When they saw the star, they rejoiced exceedingly with great joy. And going into the house they saw the child with Mary his mother, and they fell down and worshiped him. Matthew 2:10-11 Christmas is not just about acknowledging Jesus but adoring him. It is not about our witness to the world but about worshiping Christ,…
Last Sunday, we lit the candle of Hope, mindful of the hope that Jesus’ birth would bring to the world. This Sunday, we will light the candle of love. God, in His Word, tells us that He loves us. John 3:16 says, “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only son, that…
This Sunday begins the season of Advent – the “arrival.” As we enter into the Christmas season, we begin to schedule parties, plan shopping adventures, family gatherings, exploring all of the lights and festivities that this season brings. As recipients of the greatest Christmas gift of all, we often find ourselves focusing on all the…