But while he thought about these things, behold, an angel of the Lord appeared to [Joseph] in a dream.  - Matthew 1 : 20.The first Christmas showed faith over fear and reveals how God often speaks when we think things through, not rushing through. Pause, Ponder, and Listen.What seemed like a scandal became the story of our salvation. Christmas teaches us that God is working even when life feels un...  Read More

Matthew 1 : 18 - "Now the birth of Jesus Christ was as follows: After His mother Mary was betrothed to Joseph, before they came together, she was found with child of the Holy Spirit…"Jesus entered the world through the unseen work of the Holy Spirit. The story behind Christmas reminds us that God often does His greatest work behind the scenes. ...  Read More

"... and laid Him in a manger, because there was no room for them in the inn." - Luke 2:7Rejected by the world, Jesus still came to us. A great reminder that even though life feels closed off, people may reject us, God will always make a way to reach us. ...  Read More

"And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us" - John 1:14Jesus' identification with our weakness and shortcomings by taking a human body demonstrates His invitation to bring our weakness to Him all the time. ...  Read More

Daniel 2:20 - "Daniel answered and said: 'Blessed be the name of God forever and ever, For wisdom and might are His...'" Daniel worshiped God before he saw the King's response to God's answer in prayer. Real faith praises God BEFORE the payoff is presented. In what scenario in life can you praise God BEFORE you see the outcome?**Join us this Sunday for COMMUNION and a Christmas Message!** Invite a...  Read More

Daniel 2:17-18:17: "Then Daniel went to his house, and made the decision known to Hananiah, Mishael, and Azariah, his companions,"18: "that they might seek mercies from the God of heaven...." When their lives were threatened Daniel and his godly friends advanced in faith and prayer instead of retreating in fear. Trials are not a trigger to take off, but a tip to Trust in God. ...  Read More

"A man holds the truth only when he is held by the truth." - G. Campbell Morgan ...  Read More

Psalm 100 : 4 - "Enter into His gates with thanksgiving, and into His courts with praise…."Do you want to be closer to God? The GATEWAY  to God's presence is filled with praise and thanksgiving. Being grateful creates a full heart, grumbling depletes it. ...  Read More

"Make a joyful shout to the Lord, all you lands!" - Psalm 100 :1.A thankful heart will have joy that flows into worshipping the Lord and OVERflows into the world! ...  Read More

In 1 Samuel 27 : 2-7; David sought safety with the enemy from Saul instead of seeking the LORD. Consider how merciful God was to protect David and still lead him to the throne as His anointed king.Spurgeon said, ""His mercy is so great that it forgives great sins to great sinners after great lengths of time and then gives great favors and great privileges..."Thank God for His mercy in your life wh...  Read More

Sunday Recap - Discouragement over faith gives us the wrong thinking and leads in the wrong direction.1 Samuel 27 : 1 - "David thought in his heart, 'Now I shall perish someday by the hand of Saul…'"Keeping our heart and minds steadfast on God gives peace and faith. ...  Read More

Psalm 16 : 5 - "O Lord, You are the portion of my inheritance and my cup; You maintain my lot." David compared God to an allotment to him by inheritance because the Lord was all David needed to satisfy his heart in life... Is He all you need to be satisfied? Ask Him to remove any barriers to enjoying God as your portion and inheritance today! ...  Read More

1 Corinthians 1 : 9 - God is faithful, by whom you were called into the fellowship of His Son, Jesus Christ our Lord... "Faith never knows where it is being led, but it loves and knows the One Who is leading..." "God is faithful." - Oswald Chambers ...  Read More

Lamentations 3 : 22-23:22: Through the Lord's mercies we are not consumed, Because His compassions fail not.23: They are new every morning; Great is Your faithfulness..."God's faithfulness is the foundation of our confidence. He never changes, and that is why we can trust Him completely even when we do not understand Him." - A.W. Tozer ...  Read More

We are hard-pressed on every side, yet not crushed; we are perplexed, but not in despair; persecuted, but not forsaken; struck down, but not destroyed.""The victorious Christian neither exalts nor despairs. He simply continues with his eyes on Christ." - A. W. Tozer ...  Read More

"Whatever is born of God overcomes the world. And this is the victory that has overcome the world — our faith. Who is he who overcomes the world, but he who believes that Jesus is the Son of God?""By perseverance the snail reached the ark. The weakest faith will get the victory if it be real faith."  - Charles Spurgeon ...  Read More

that I may know Him…  - Philippians 3 : 10.Knowing the Word of God is the glorious means to knowing the God of the Word. ...  Read More

John 14 : 27 - "Peace I leave with you, My peace I give to you; not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid."The world walks by sight/ the externals. The believer walks by faith - the eternals.Regardless of circumstances, we can have peace! ...  Read More

Daniel 11 : 32 - "...but the people who know their God shall be strong, and carry out great exploits." Those who know God act in response to anti-God trends around them. They cannot rest while God is defied or ignored; they feel they must act. What about you? Seek to know Him. Soon you'll be a spokesperson for Him... naturally. ...  Read More

Matthew 6 : 33 - "But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you."If we put God's will and God's righteousness first in our lives, He will take care of everything else. What a testimony it is to the world when a Christian dares to practice Matthew 6:33!...  Read More

"But to him who does not work but believes on Him who justifies the ungodly, his faith is accounted for righteousness."  -  Romans 4:5Faith is the only thing that God accepts. Our works don't count in salvation and allowing God to work in our lives daily. Believe on His work in your life above all! ...  Read More

Those who struggle trusting God really don't know God well enough.Knowing Him means trusting Him. That is why "Faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the Word of God" - Romans 10 : 17Do you trust Him with ALL your life? ...  Read More

"Why did God create Adam and Eve knowing they would sin? Well, we could ask that same question about us. Why do we as parents have kids knowing they will sin? Because we know that, despite the fact that our kids are going to do evil, they can still do good." - Frank Turek; I Don't Have Enough Faith To Be An Athiest  https://crossexamined.org/...  Read More

Psalm 35 : 1 - "Contend, O Lord, with those who contend with me; Fight against those who fight against me."We cannot fight our battles without the Lord. He is our protector and defender against slander, attack, and injustice. Trust in Him at all times and ask for His defense against all attacks! ...  Read More