Then he said to them, “My soul is overwhelmed with sorrow to the point of death. Stay here and keep watch with me.” Going a little farther, he fell with his face to the ground and prayed, “My Father, ...  Read More

Many love the idea of transformation, but resist the process it requires. We want the beauty of the harvest without the pain of pruning. We desire to be more loving, more joyful, more at peace, but do...  Read More

While the Bible provides many scriptures to help us understand the “Will of God”, I truly believe the Apostle Paul’s instructions lay the foundation found in Romans 12:1-2 = Do not conform to the patt...  Read More

Don’t wait until you are too tired. Don’t wait until your mind, body, and spirit give you no choice. Don’t say “after this, I will”. During this Lenten season and as we move into Holy Week, will you a...  Read More

I believe as long as we worship God in Spirit and in truth, a particular day doesn’t matter to Him. The Jewish people had hundreds of laws they were not able to follow and we as Christians thank God t...  Read More

In the busyness of our lives, it's easy to view rest as a luxury, something we only get when everything else is done. But here, Jesus reminds us that rest is not a restriction—it is a gift. God, in Hi...  Read More

The word "Sabbath" comes from the Hebrew word *shabbat*, which means "to cease" or "to rest." God’s command here is not merely about taking a break from work—it's about intentionally setting aside tim...  Read More

The right kind of worship is characterized by sincerity, obedience, and reverence and is tied to the covenant relationship between God and His people. The right type of worship includes elements such ...  Read More

In our collective worship as a church, we are called to create spaces where rest is not only encouraged but celebrated. When we come together as the body of Christ, we rest in the presence of the Lord...  Read More

The scripture for the devotional was Colossians 1:10 “… so that you may walk WORTHY of the Lord, fully pleasing to him, as you bear fruit in every good work and as you grow in the knowledge of God”. I...  Read More

Lent is a time to reconnect with our Creator, to seek understanding, and to ask: How am I living in alignment with God’s purpose for me? Am I reflecting His love, His justice, and His mercy in the wor...  Read More

God made each of us. He has a purpose for each of our lives. I believe that part of that purpose is to have a personal relationship with Him thru Jesus Christ. To know Jesus Christ is to know God. For...  Read More

God calls us to be purified from the ways we have knowingly or unknowingly participated in injustice—whether through silence, inaction, or complicity in systems that marginalize others. True redemptio...  Read More

Jesus gives us light in darkness, He is our forever light source. The light that will come from us is not our own, but shines through us on account of Him. Therefore, we are to be connected with Him i...  Read More

As a church, we are called to embody this salt in community. The church should be a place where the flavor of God’s justice is tangible, where we not only pray for the oppressed but also actively work...  Read More

It’s during these times we pray we can muster up at least mustard seed sized faith. Through these times, as believers, our faith should grow. Faith removes doubt. Just as darkness and light can’t co-e...  Read More

So often, the values and standards of the world shape our thinking and way of life. The world presents shiny dreams that promise fulfillment but leave us empty, always chasing the next distraction to ...  Read More

In full honesty, we all go through cycles of it all. Solid faith, every day, no matter the circumstances, is no easy task. Glory to God, we have the infinite opportunity to ask for what we are in need...  Read More