What should we as Christians do when we face a significant decision? Where should we go for understanding and wisdom to make the best (wisest) choices possible? Our anchor verse for this week is from Proverbs 16:9 and contains both words of caution and an encouragement to help us with our plans.A man's heart deviseth his way: but the Lord directeth his steps. Proverbs 16:9To understand the cautio...  Read More

As we read through the New Testament, we discover that the authors of the epistles often divided their letters into two sections. The first section was often focused on revealing doctrine, and the second half was usually instructions on how to live out this teaching. This style is evident in the writings of the apostle Paul. For example, we can see in the book of Romans and see how most of chapter...  Read More

 I would like to encourage us to devote a time of prayer for our members who may be suffering. Whether it is physical, emotional, financial or some other type of suffering, let us pray one for another, and encourage one another.  We probably all know those who are, or were, an example of faithfully relying on God to see him through the hard times of life.  And because we have seen others who have ...  Read More

The text in Psalm 19 reminded me of past conversations I’ve had with non-believers that started something like this. “Christianity is no different than other religions-why does it matter what I choose to believe”. There is no one way to respond to that assertion for in fact Christianity differs from other belief systems in many ways. For today, let’s look at one of the most striking differences we...  Read More

From Ron Kelley:We left last week’s message with a promise to give you a brief report on our experience at Asbury University, the site of a two weeklong gathering to worship and praise God. My wife Rhonda and I left late morning on Tuesday, February 21, arriving around 1pm. Many of our friends, having gone days before, spoke of the crowds and the difficulty in finding parking. Not so for us becaus...  Read More

This verse from Paul’s letter to the church in Galatia should lay to rest what it is that saves us. Christ hath redeemed us from the curse of the law, being made a curse for us: for it is written, "Cursed is every one that hangeth on a tree. "(Galatians 3:13) He makes it clear in the previous verses that our works are not what makes us right (redeemed) and acceptable to God. Hear this: For as many...  Read More