Promoting Hope in the Church
on June 18th, 2023
"May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit." - Romans 15:13  As Christians, we are called to be the light of the world and the salt of the earth. We are called to promote hope and encourage people to pursue a journey of knowing Christ and the hope He has for us. Our church should be a place where peop...  Read More
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The Church of Hope, Healing, and Reconciliation
on June 17th, 2023
"Let any one of you who is without sin be the first to throw a stone at her." - John 8:7   As Christians, it is easy to become judgmental of others and forget that we too are sinners in need of God's grace. The story of the woman caught in adultery in John 8 reminds us of this truth. The Pharisees were ready to stone her, but Jesus challenged them to examine their own hearts and remember their own...  Read More
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Come As You Are
on June 16th, 2023
"Then neither do I condemn you," Jesus declared. "Go now and leave your life of sin." - John 8:11  The story of the woman caught in adultery in John 8:1-11 is a beautiful illustration of God's unconditional love for imperfect people. The woman was caught in the act of adultery, which was punishable by death according to the law of Moses. The religious leaders brought her to Jesus, seeking to trap ...  Read More
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Pre-Existing Conditions Welcome
on June 15th, 2023
"He has shown you, O mortal, what is good. And what does the Lord require of you? To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God." - Micah 6:8  Many people feel like they are not welcome in the church because of their past mistakes or current struggles. They may feel like they need to have everything in their life together before they can come to God. But the truth is that God wa...  Read More
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Valuing People Over Compliance
on June 14th, 2023
"He has shown you, O mortal, what is good. And what does the Lord require of you? To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God." - Micah 6:8  The church is meant to be a safe haven for all people, regardless of their past or current struggles. Unfortunately, this is not always the case. Too often, churches become more focused on enforcing strict rules and regulations rather tha...  Read More
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The Infinite Resources of God's Plan
on June 13th, 2023
"Now to Him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to His power that is at work within us." - Ephesians 3:20  God's plan for our lives is bigger than what we can imagine, and sometimes it may seem impossible for us to achieve. But the good news is that God has infinite resources to accomplish His plan in our lives. We just need to trust Him and have faith that He...  Read More
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Trusting God Completely
on June 12th, 2023
"For nothing is impossible with God." - Luke 1:37  As human beings, we often limit ourselves by our own beliefs. We place limitations on ourselves, thinking that certain things are impossible or beyond our reach. But what if we began to trust God completely? What if we believed that with Him, nothing is impossible? The truth is, God is capable of doing more than we could ever imagine, and it all s...  Read More
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Opening Ourselves Up to God’s Miracles
on June 11th, 2023
"Jesus looked at them and said, ‘With man this is impossible, but with God all things are possible.’" - Matthew 19:26  Have you ever felt like your situation was impossible? Maybe you're facing a difficult diagnosis, financial struggles, or relationship issues that seem insurmountable. In these moments, it can be tempting to close ourselves off and give up hope. But as Christians, we serve a God w...  Read More
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Don’t Put God in a Box
on June 10th, 2023
"Oh, how great are God’s riches and wisdom and knowledge! How impossible it is for us to understand his decisions and his ways!" - Romans 11:33  Have you ever tried to fit God into a box? Have you ever tried to confine Him to your understanding or limit Him to what you think He can do? It's easy to fall into this trap, but the truth is that God is far bigger and more powerful than we can ever imag...  Read More
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Lift Each Other Up
on June 9th, 2023
"Therefore encourage one another and build each other up, just as in fact you are doing." - 1 Thessalonians 5:11  The Bible is filled with examples of people who lifted up those around them. One of the most notable examples is Barnabas. In Acts 4:36-37, we learn that Barnabas sold a field he owned and brought the money to the apostles to be used for the needs of the early church.  But Barnabas did...  Read More
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Shining Bright: Being the Light of Christ
on June 8th, 2023
"You are the light of the world. A town built on a hill cannot be hidden. Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead, they put it on its stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house. In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven." - Matthew 5:14-16  As Christians, we are called to be the light of ...  Read More
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Authenticity in the Church
on June 7th, 2023
"Woe to you, teachers of the law and Pharisees, you hypocrites! You are like whitewashed tombs, which look beautiful on the outside but on the inside are full of the bones of the dead and everything unclean. In the same way, on the outside you appear to people as righteous but on the inside you are full of hypocrisy and wickedness." - Matthew 23:27-28  As followers of Christ, we are called to be a...  Read More
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Finding Rest in God
on June 6th, 2023
“Those who walk uprightly enter into peace and rest on their couches.” - Isaiah 57:2  The prophet Isaiah comforts us with the promise of rest that awaits the faithful after death. This rest is not an ordinary one, but a sacred rest that comes only from God. It's a rest that we can find solace in knowing that our loved ones have finally entered into after all their struggles and pain on earth. The ...  Read More
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The Hope of Heaven
on June 5th, 2023
"He will wipe every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death or mourning or crying or pain, for the old order of things has passed away." - Revelation 21:4  Life on earth is full of challenges and difficulties. We all experience loss, pain, and suffering at some point in our lives. Whether it's the loss of a loved one, a broken relationship, a health issue, or financial struggles, these h...  Read More
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Released From the Struggle
on June 4th, 2023
"We are confident, I say, and willing rather to be absent from the body, and to be present with the Lord." - 2 Corinthians 5:8  The words of the prophet Isaiah in chapter 57, verse 1 are a source of comfort and hope for those who believe in God. The prophet reminds us that the righteous are taken away to be spared from evil. God, who is the giver and taker of life, rescues his children from pain, ...  Read More
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In The Midst of Suffering
on June 3rd, 2023
"Naked I came from my mother's womb, and naked I will depart. The Lord gave and the Lord has taken away; may the name of the Lord be praised." - Job 1:21  The story of Job is a powerful reminder of the importance of remaining faithful to God, even in the face of suffering. Job had everything, but he lost it all in an instant. His children, his wealth, his health, and even the support of his wife a...  Read More
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A Family of Faith
on June 2nd, 2023
"Brothers and sisters, we do not want you to be uninformed about those who sleep in death, so that you do not grieve like the rest of mankind, who have no hope. For we believe that Jesus died and rose again, and so we believe that God will bring with Jesus those who have fallen asleep in him" - 1 Thessalonians 4:13-14   The COVID-19 pandemic caused a major disruption in our lives, altering the way...  Read More
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When the Saints Go Marching In
on June 1st, 2023
"The righteous perish, and no one takes it to heart; the devout are taken away, and no one understands that the righteous are taken away to be spared from evil. Those who walk uprightly enter into peace; they find rest as they lie in death." - Isaiah 57:1-2  The song "When the Saints Go Marching In" has a rich history that dates back to the early 1900s. Enslaved Blacks found hope and release in it...  Read More
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