James is one of my favorite books of the Bible because it is so practical. James is categorized as “Wisdom Literature.” His purpose is to teach us how to live out our faith wisely. You could say he is a personal life coach. James will be a phenomenal mentor for...
On Sunday, March 19, we focused on recalibrating our priorities and living a generous life. Pastor Joel highlighted our Far Ministry and we heard directly from Josh Freeman - a ministry partner serving in Togo - and Heather Wilford, our Hear, Near, Far Director, who...
Baptism is such an amazing and important part of one’s faith journey. Many Christian denominations have their own interpretation and traditions when it comes to baptism, and interestingly enough, they have developed considerable differences over the years. Scripture...
The definition of gratitude is “the quality of being thankful; readiness to show appreciation for and to return kindness.” Psalm 118:24 says, “This is the day that the LORD has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it.” Gratitude makes the world a better place, and when...
What do you think of when you hear the word lament? At first, I think of a sad song or an elaborate poem in remembrance of a lost loved one. While this is one of the definitions of lament, lament is a unique word with a larger depth of meaning. For starters, it’s both...
Sometimes in life, we feel like God has abandoned us. It could be because a loved one is sick, or maybe we’re going through a tough time at home or work. You may ask, “where are you God?” We need to remember that no matter who we are or where we come from or what...
What is online church? Wikipedia says that online church “refers to a wide variety of ways that a religious group is using the internet to facilitate its religious activities, particularly worship services.” While that is all true, online church is so much more than...
Is There a Prayer for Healing? Prayer for healing is a common request, whether for physical, emotional or spiritual needs. There are many stories in the Bible that tell us about Jesus healing the lame, crippled, blind, mute, and more. Some just touched His cloak and...
What is a Tithe and what does Tithing Mean? The Bible asks us to give our first and our best back to God, and He will bless the rest. A tithe is ten percent of our income. We give back to the Lord ten percent of what He’s given us because it all belongs to Him....
Are You a People Pleaser or a God Pleaser? How many times a day do you say or do things to get people to like you? If you answered zero, think again. Most of us do it all the time without even realizing it. Whether it is when we are picking out what clothes to wear in...