Look around our community, listen to the sounds, smell the scents, there is a difference around us. God opens to us an opportunity. It’s not just that we are marching toward the Christmas holiday, or that we approach the beauty of the perfect gift given to us in Christ Jesus, but it is a worldContinue reading “It’s Time To Wake Up”
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It All Belongs To God
In preparation for the Thanksgiving holiday in the United States, when we reflect upon what we have to be thankful for, some may find themselves in a place of despair, claiming there is nothing worthy of gratitude. The darkness of their circumstances may overshadow the blessings that still remain. However, God’s Church must rise aboveContinue reading “It All Belongs To God”
Jesus Gives Us Enough
Complaints and calls for change stem from an utter lack of satisfaction today. Although a quest for satisfaction is not new, it hearkens back to the beginning of the world when humans in Eden wanted more as they succumbed to temptation in the garden. The Rolling Stones echoed this, as they couldn’t get satisfaction. ThisContinue reading “Jesus Gives Us Enough”
A Grateful Community Of Faith
The fragmentation among churches has led many Christians to worship in privacy, undermining the true essence of communal worship. The historical divisions within the church, from the Great Schism to the Protestant Reformation and the subsequent emergence of numerous denominations and individual belief groups, have contributed to this phenomenon. It is essential for the church,Continue reading “A Grateful Community Of Faith”
Becoming A Church That Builds
As God established the church, the primary objective was to share with the people the loving and saving message of Jesus with the world. However the salvation narrative was never to stop with the individual, but was intended to continue to be shared with the world. In our eyes, we see people like Billy GrahamContinue reading “Becoming A Church That Builds”
Not Your Dad’s Prosperity Gospel
The Gospel has been manipulated to suggest that we follow Jesus for personal gain. The history of the church in the world is full of people who used the Gospel to enrich their wealth and power, and unfortunately, this pattern continues today. The Prosperity Gospel in the United States is alive and well; we canContinue reading “Not Your Dad’s Prosperity Gospel”
Watch Out!
The church should strive to follow Paul’s example by living obedient, sacrificial, and loving lives to spread the message of God and bring peace and unity to the world. Paul’s final words to the church in Rome, serve to help us navigate the obstacles and challenges faced by the church in the 21st century. ItContinue reading “Watch Out!”
We Serve Without Judgment
Memorial Day serves as a poignant reminder for many, not merely as a day off from work, but as a sacred moment to honor those who have sacrificed their lives for freedom. In the Christian faith, this concept of sacrifice is deeply entwined with the teachings of Jesus Christ, who called His followers to liveContinue reading “We Serve Without Judgment”
Love One Another: The Remix
There is an eternal fighting between people, which tends to pull our eyes, ears, and minds toward the conflict. We see fighting in politics constantly, leading to deep divisions between our leaders, and fights create wedges between people over meaningless things like movies and sports teams. Unfortunately, division sparks within the church over non-essential dogma.Continue reading “Love One Another: The Remix”
A Life of Constant Sacrifice
Living a life of sacrifice is deeply ingrained in Christian teachings, urging followers to emulate Christ’s example to honor and glorify God. This call to sacrifice is not just about enduring hardships or giving up personal desires but is a profound expression of worship and dedication to a higher purpose. Historically, mothers have exemplified thisContinue reading “A Life of Constant Sacrifice”
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