From Our Pastor (Page 7)

Be of good cheer! It is I; do not be afraid … Matthew 14:27 Many of us are reluctant to step out of our comfort zones in case we fail, get hurt, or look stupid. But if we allow that fear to bind us, we’ll end up afraid to doContinue Reading

Let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which so easily ensnares us, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us … Hebrews 12:1 The Christian life can be weighed down by many things. But by relying on God’s guidance and the empowering of the HolyContinue Reading

We are His people and the sheep of His pasture … Psalm 100:3 The Lord cares about you and me. Jesus came from heaven to earth to show us His love and provide salvation. He goes to great lengths to seek and find us. Heavenly Father, as we care forContinue Reading

Be strong and very courageous … Joshua 1:7 The Lord’s charge and promise to Joshua apply to us as well: “Be strong and of good courage; do not be afraid, nor be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go” (v. 9). Father, I’m bringing You myContinue Reading

Take now your son, your only son Isaac, whom you love … Gen. 22:2 Abraham bound his son and laid him on an altar, but then God provided an alternate sacrifice. Hundreds of years later, God would supply another sacrifice—the final sacrifice—His own Son. Think of how agonizing it mustContinue Reading

This hope we have as an anchor of the soul, both sure and steadfast … Hebrews 6:19 Like an anchor dropped at sea, preventing a ship from drifting away … Jesus anchors our souls, so that we will not drift away from our hope in God. Anchor your hope in JesusContinue Reading

In due season we shall reap if we do not lose heart … Galatians 6:9 Paul used the illustration of sowing and reaping because he knew that doing good can be tiring. However, reaping the good we have sown isn’t tedious! What a joy when we do get to seeContinue Reading

The Lord shall reign forever and ever … Exodus 15:18 When we’re discouraged from challenging circumstances we need to remember that He is still on the throne! Go through this day knowing that the Lord is our strength, our song, and our salvation … LeroyContinue Reading

The disciples were first called Christians in Antioch … Acts 11:26 Those who bear Christ’s name identify with Him because we have been changed by His love and grace. We declare to the world that He has made an eternal difference in our lives  Be the difference today as aContinue Reading

One thing I do . . . I press toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus … Philippians 3:13-14 The apostle Paul never forgot the essence of what God wanted him to be and do. Focus and enthusiasm were at the heartContinue Reading