“And Jesus went away from there and withdrew to the district of Tyre and Sidon. And behold, a Canaanite woman from that region came out and was crying, “Have mercy on me, O Lord, Son of David; my daughter is severely oppressed by a demon.” But he did not answer Read more…
“But He said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness”. Therefore, I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ’s power may rest on me”. – 2 Corinthians 12:9 Our names and our accomplishments are the materials Read more…
So then you are no longer strangers and aliens, but you are fellow citizens with the saints and members of the household of God, built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Christ Jesus himself being the cornerstone, in whom the whole structure, being joined together, grows into a Read more…
“My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me.” – Jesus Christ (John 10:27) One of the things I am most grateful for in my life is prayer. How awesome is it that Jesus sent His Holy Spirit that indwells us and counsels us. It never Read more…
Surely, You are God. You are from Everlasting to Everlasting, the Self Existent One. Before the universe was formed and before the stars bore light, You are. Your voice is mightier than the fiercest raging storm and Your holy word commanded creation into being. You whispered life to man in Read more…
What is your perception of the church? I dare say that even many of those who are followers of Christ likely have a negative or cynical view of the church. I get it. Churches often have reputations of infighting, divisions, and abuse. Even if a church is what one would Read more…
by Sam McKeen Therefore, confess your sins to one another and pray for one another, that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous person has great power as it is working. – James 5:16 (ESV) Sharing personal struggles and confessing one’s sin to others is not a common Read more…
by Rebecca Murzin How often do you tell someone to “have a good day” and what do you mean when you say it? I personally say it all the time. The other week on Sunday after service I said to someone “have a great week.” Pastor Sam was standing by Read more…
by Janet Keefe I drove to the top of Mount Washington last week. It was the day after my birthday, and my thoughts were solemn. Alone on the drive, I watched as the trees became stunted, first scrub, then disappearing, replaced by patches of grass clinging precariously to the slopes Read more…
Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us also lay aside every weight, and sin which clings so closely, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, looking to Jesus, the founder and perfecter of our faith, who for Read more…