From Our Pastor (Page 9)

Jesus said, “Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceeds from the mouth of God.” … Matthew 4:4 When we are tempted, God can help us too. We can depend on Him and the truth of His Word to help us! Will you hold toContinue Reading

You have put on the new man who is renewed in knowledge according to the image of Him who created him … Col. 3:10 New! What a tremendous word full of hope! Christ transforms us into new people in Him—people with a new heart! If anyone is in Christ, he isContinue Reading

These things I have spoken to you, that My joy may remain in you, and that your joy may be full … John 15:11 The overflowing joy of knowing Christ’s presence in our lives was one of the themes of Jesus’ final teaching with His disciples the night before HeContinue Reading

Now go; I will help you speak and will teach you what to say … Exodus 4:12 Moses felt inadequate when God sent him to deliver the enslaved Israelites from their 400-year captivity in Egypt. Moses pleaded with the Lord to send someone else, with the excuse that he had neverContinue Reading

Your faith, being much more precious than gold . . . may be found to praise, honor, and glory at the revelation of Jesus Christ … 1 Peter 1:7 For those who are trusting Christ, there is hope—whether we are basking in blessings or grinding through trials. Trials can beContinue Reading

When He got into a boat, His disciples followed Him … Matt. 8:23 In Matthew 8, we read about another trip on the water (vv.23-27). Jesus got into the boat and the disciples followed Him. Then a terrible storm arose, and Jesus’ disciples feared for their lives. They awakened aContinue Reading

The earth is the Lord’s, and all its fullness … Psalm 24:1 We’re allowed to drink its water, mine its gold, and fish its seas—but only because God has given us the go-ahead (Gen. 1:28-30). It amazes me that God has entrusted His incredible creation to mere humans. He knew that some ofContinue Reading