“Christ died for our sins according to the scriptures, and that He was buried, and that He ROSE AGAIN the third day according to the Scriptures.” - The Word of God (cf. 1 Corinthians 15: 3-4)

What does the resurrection of Christ mean to you personally?  How has it impacted your life?  Do you think and live differently in light of this fact?

Are you teaching your children the real meaning of Easter?  The resurrection of Jesus Christ is the reality and hope of our faith!  Without the resurrection we are dead in our sins!  The bible says, “if Christ is not risen, your faith is futile; you are still in your sins!…if in this....

People can be fickle, even God’s people.  Fickle defined as, “changing frequently, especially as regards one’s loyalties, interests, or affection.”

One minute we are on fire for the Lord and His church, the next minute, not so much.  Maybe we get our feelings hurt, or have a disagreement on a certain matter, etc…. and so our affection wavers.   Sports heroes feel the effects of the fans fickleness.   Certainly our Presidents, past and present feel the fickleness of people.  There is one though that....

It has been said that, “If it wasn’t for people and things, life would be easy.”   Well, no doubt people (including myself) can be challenging sometimes, and things can get in the way.   But life is really all about people and relationships.  “God intended for us to love people and use things, not love things and use people.”   People are eternal, not things.   People were always...

“…He sent me to heal the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives, and recovery of sight to the blind, to set at liberty those who are oppressed.” - JESUS (cf. Luke 4:18)   The prophet Isaiah prophesied 700 years before Christ would enter our world, His mission - “…by His stripes we are healed.” (cf. Isaiah 53: 5b)  By divine intervention, Jesus came that we might through Him receive the ultimate healing - healing of our sins.

We all know that eventually we are going to physically die, but God still sometimes, in His sovereign will...

I pen this weeks pastor’s desk with a heavy heart, and burden for my sister.  Many of you had prayed for her return last week, and praise the Lord she was found.  My parents and I knew somewhat what it must have felt like when Jesus told the parable of the prodigal son and the Fathers’ response, “for this is my son was dead and is alive again; he was lost and is found.” 

(cf. Luke 15:11-32)  I know some of you had the same experience.  My continued burden is “why?”, when...

Compassion - “A feeling of deep sympathy and sorrow for another who is stricken by misfortune, accompanied by a strong desire to alleviate the suffering.” 

I believe people fall into 1 of 4 categories when it comes to compassion: 1) Have been...

Wednesday, March 1st was “Ash” Wednesday.  This day marks the countdown to the Easter celebration on April 16th (40 days to Easter, excluding Sundays).  This is considered a time (lent) for many to reflect, fast and prepare.  Whether you observe this period (lent) or not, it is wise to consider and prepare where you will spend eternity.  As the psalmist said, “teach us to number our days, that we may gain a heart of wisdom.” 

(Psalm 90: 12)   Death is not a popular topic.  We don’t like to really talk about it.  About the only time we really seem to address it,...

I am trying to get back into running shape after a 14 year hiatus, and it’s been tough!  Although my “head” is able and ready, my body is slow to cooperate.  My mind is fully committed to my goal(s), yet, I’m still waiting for my body to catch up.  I realize that I have to...

“I went out full, and the LORD has brought me home again empty…the almighty has afflicted me?” (cf.Ruth 1)

Naomi had just lost her two sons, and her husband preceded  them in death.  On top of all that she was away from her family and relatives.  She had no means to support herself.  What is she to do?  Why would an all-powerful, all-knowing and ever-present God allow this to happen to her?  Naomi was a good women, a God fearing woman.  Well respected and loved.  This raises the question - “why do bad things happen?”...

God’s Love is so amazing!  He loves even me!  The word “love” appears anywhere from 310 times to 551 times in the bible, depending on what translation you use.  Although the word “love” is not penned in every book of the bible, God’s love is certainly expressed in all 66 books that make up the bible - from Genesis to Revelation.   God relentlessly pursues a relationship with you.  God never...