February 9th, 2025
Read James 1:12 NLT God blesses those who patiently endure testing and temptation. Afterward they will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love him. When I first read this verse, my initial thought was that I don’t really like the idea of enduring anything…let alone testing and temptation. That […]
February 8th, 2025
Read: Matthew 26:38-39 Then he said to them, “My soul is overwhelmed with sorrow to the point of death. Stay here and keep watch with me.” Going a little farther, he fell with his face to the ground and prayed, “My Father, if it is possible, may this cup be taken from me. Yet not […]
February 7th, 2025
Read: 1 Peter 5:10 ESV Yes, you will suffer for a short time. But after that, God will make everything right. He will make you strong. He will support you and keep you from falling. He is the God who gives all grace. He chose you to share in his glory in Christ. That glory […]
February 6th, 2025
Can a follower of Christ experience depression? Yes, we can and many have… All throughout the Psalms we hear the voice of despair. In Psalm 13:2 David asks “How long must I take counsel in my soul and have sorrow in my heart all the day? How long shall my enemy be exalted over me?” […]
February 5th, 2025
Read John 16:33 NIV “I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.” Imagine your mind filled with heavy suitcases, labeled with things like “mistakes,” “bitterness,” “shame,” “unforgiveness.” These bags can be heavy. Belts that […]
February 4th, 2025
Read Romans 7:15-17 I really don’t understand myself, for I want to do what is right, but I don’t do it. Instead I do what I hate. This is a verse that is often uttered by the person with a desire to break free from addiction. I’ve heard it many times. These words are spoken […]
February 3rd, 2025
My brother was just 6 years old when he threw my bag across the room. It was a bag with my name printed on it in red capital letters. Although his matchbox car case fit in it perfectly, it was a bag he did not intend to carry because it was mine. The cars were […]
February 2nd, 2025
Today is the final day of 21 Days of Prayer! We hope that this time together as a church community has been a growing experience for us all. It’s been a blessing to hear different perspectives from leaders in our church. We’ve also been challenged to mature in our relationship with God through daily prayer […]
