In Pastor Rob's words, "Fire tornadoes are real." It is astonishing how much can change from one Sunday to the next. What started as a raging fire tornado transformed into a deep, unexpected peace and a sense of renewed purpose. Through it all, God showed up in ways only He could. There was no doubt who is and always will be in[...]
"The Lord is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? The Lord is the stronghold of my life; of whom shall I be afraid?" Psalm 27:1(ESV). Who doesn't like a good story that ends well? When we read the Word of God, we see that not all stories which begin with joy conclude in joy. Let's consider King Saul's journey in 1 Samu[...]
"The Lord is near to all who call on Him, to all who call on Him in truth." - Psalm 145:18 (ESV). At times, we all yearn for closeness, comfort, and reassurance that we are not alone. We may feel hesitant to approach God, fearing that we can’t fully reveal ourselves to Him or that He won't respond to our calls. Perhaps we hav[...]
"21 Yet I still dare to hope when I remember this: 22 The faithful love of the Lord never ends! His mercies never cease. 23 Great is his faithfulness; his mercies begin afresh each morning. 24 I say to myself, "The Lord is my inheritance; therefore, I will hope in him!" 25 The Lord is good to those who depend on him, to[...]
But when she could hide him no longer, she got a papyrus basket for him and coated it with tar and pitch. Then she placed the child in it and put it among the reeds along the bank of the Nile. Exodus 2:3 (NIV). When I read the book of Exodus, I often focus on Moses. His life decisions teach us valuable lessons. Moses' mistakes[...]
“[the Lord] who satisfies your desires with good things so your youth is renewed like the eagle’s.” (Psalm 103:5) I recently heard about a study that followed hundreds of people over their lifetimes to understand better what makes people live happy, healthy, long lives. It’s called the “Harvard Study of Adult Deve[...]
February is here, and our local shops are shrines of red cellophane, oversized teddy bears, and enough chocolate to make a dentist weep. It is the month of love, candlelit dinners, and awkward first dates. However, my focus is on a different kind of “first date”: the moment a visitor walks through our church doors. While ch[...]
For I, the Lord your God, hold your right hand; it is I who say to you, "Fear not, I am the one who helps you." Isaiah 41:13(ESV). God established the trustworthiness of His name. He holds our dominant hand like a loving father, reminding us to trust and rely on Him; in this position, we never have to fear. He is our help and s[...]
Lately, I have been frustrated by my inability to cope with stress and migraines. All I want is enough energy to practice good self-care and rest in God. Instead, I find myself lying in the dark, silently fighting another migraine attack and beating myself up for not knowing my limits. As I paused and brought this to God in pray[...]
Obey Him anyway! It was a Saturday evening, and I’d just gotten home, exhausted from a long day and looking forward to relaxing. As I settled in to watch a movie, a WhatsApp notification appeared on my phone screen. I wasn’t particularly excited to receive it, so I tossed my phone to the side of my bed and refocused my att[...]
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