“As ye have therefore received Christ Jesus the Lord, so walk ye in him: Rooted and built up in him, and stablished in the faith, as ye have been taught, abounding therein with thanksgiving.” (Colossians 2:6-7)In this passage the apostle Paul encourages us who have received Christ to live lives that are in Christ Jesus. Not just adhering to a set of rules; rather, it is humble submission to the lo...  Read More

In Genesis 1:29-31, God said, “Behold, I have given you every herb bearing seed, which is upon the face of all the earth, and every tree, in the which is the fruit of a tree yielding seed; to you it shall be for meat. 30 And to every beast of the earth, and to every fowl of the air, and to every thing that creepeth upon the earth, wherein there is life, I have given every green herb for meat: and ...  Read More

Dear brothers and sisters in Christ,Our bible study in the book of James has moved into chapter 3 and I wanted to share this with you. In this chapter, and in many other passages, we see just how our words affect ourselves and others. Let’s look for a few minutes into the wisdom of God's Word and reflect on the power of the tongue.Proverbs 21:23 reminds us, "Whoso keepeth his mouth and his tongue ...  Read More

How we pray and what we pray for reveals the desires of our hearts. They become a litmus test for the depth and strength of our faith. How often and with what intention do we engage in prayer? This question not only pertains to individual Christians but also speaks volumes about the values and hopes of a church.J.I. Packer put it this way, "Prayer is the measure of a man, spiritually, in a way tha...  Read More

Seeking Truth: Where to find Wisdom and FreedomThe world is filled with conflicting opinions and subjective perspectives. Rather than the pursuit of truth standing as a beacon of wisdom, being right and having approval for what we believe in our minds to be reality is the goal of many. Truth exists and is real whether I accept it or not. The idea that “your truth is not my truth” supposes that tru...  Read More

As we push into January, a familiar behavior is seen. Many well-intentioned resolutions are made by millions of people, young and old. A recent survey by Forbes reveals the most frequently made resolutions for 2024.Improve fitness (48%)Improve finances (38%)Improve mental health (36%)Lose weight (34%)Improve diet (32%)Make more time for loved ones (25%)Stop smoking (12%)Learn a new skill (9%)Notic...  Read More