Scripture: Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things. – Philippians 4:8 God is excellent and praiseworthy. He is always right. Often, I am reminded that all the best things that happen to […]
Scripture: Therefore encourage one another and build each other up as you are doing. – 1 Thessalonians 5:11 (ESV) Encouragement can take many different forms; the Year of Prayer is such for me. Last September when we began our Year Of Prayer, I enjoyed getting the “personal” daily email that was an invitation to join […]
Scripture: “But those who wait on the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings like eagles, They shall run and not be weary, They shall walk and not faint.” – Isaiah 40:31 I praise God for the year of prayer for our church. What a joy to wake up each morning […]
Scripture: Shout for joy to the Lord, all the earth. Worship the Lord with gladness; come before him with joyful songs. Know that the Lord is God. It is he who made us, and we are his; we are his people, the sheep of his pasture. Enter his gates with thanksgiving and his courts with […]
Scripture: No eye has seen, no ear has heard, no mind has conceived What God has prepared for those who love Him. – 1 Corinthians 2:9 Each one of us has walked through life’s trials and tribulations. It is my desire that as we celebrate the next chapter in the life of our Church, we […]
Scripture: Because of the Lord’s great love we are not consumed, for his compassions never fail. They are new every morning; great is your faithfulness. I say to myself, “The Lord is my portion; therefore I will wait for him.” – Lamentations 3:22-24 Before the pandemic, I became a long-distance caregiver for my Dad. Since […]
Scripture: But you O Lord, are a shield about me, My Glory and the Lifter of my head. I was crying to the Lord with my voice, and He answered me from His holy mountain. – Psalms 3:3-4 My entire life, I have felt God’s shield protecting my family and me. We are all doing […]
Scripture: Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, Rejoice. Let all men know your forbearance. The Lord is at hand. Have no anxiety about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which passes all understanding, will keep […]