GOD LOVES YOU April 19, 2022 For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish, but have eternal life. John 3:16 God loves you! When you know you’re loved, you are free to spend life loving and valuing others. If you catch yourself being bitter, you have probably been giving until your tank is empty and trying to operate out of your own strength instead of relying on God. Take some time to meditate on God’s love for you and watch your attitude turn around! Therefore be imitators of God, as beloved children; and walk in love, just as C ..read more

First, let’s remember to let faith rule our hearts and not fear. I absolutely believe we should take this pandemic seriously, use precaution and exercise wisdom. At the same time, we can do so while keeping our faith in God.  If God took care of us before this pandemic, please know that He has not changed. Although everything is changing at rapid speed, God is not. He is the same faithful God before this outbreak that He will be once it passes. Our faith can be steady because our God is faithfully unchanging. This truth alone can strengthen us not to give in to fear. 2 Timothy 1:7&nb ..read more

New Begins  “One thing I do: Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead, I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus” (Philippians 3:13–14 NIV).   There is nothing quite like a clean slate, a fresh start or a new beginning. As we turn the calendar to a new year many of us will be looking for ways to improve our health, finances, or quality of life.  The verse above is so much bigger than a New Year’s resolution…our failures are not final!  Are you seeking a fresh perspective for 2021 ?  God ..read more

  If there is one thing that you and I can learn from this threatened pandemic and the ever-present media coverage, may it be a quickness to reflex trust in the Lord instead of anxiety or apathy. Throughout both American and world history, the Church has arisen and become a much-needed leader in times of crisis. The COVID-19 pandemic provides us another such opportunity to be a shining light to people and communities. Gratefully, we have seen many churches across the nation rolling up their sleeves and taking the lead in extending God’s love to others and truly helping those in need ..read more