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As a part of God’s intricate design for our lives, He has placed a need within each of us for relationships. From the very beginning, God declared that it is not good for humans to be alone (Genesis 2:18). We were created for relationship—relationship with God and relationship with one another. This truth highlights theContinue reading “The Importance of Positive Relationships”

This week as I was praying about what to write, the Lord led me to James 1:27 which says this: “Religion that is pure and undefiled before God the Father is this: to visit orphans and widows in their affliction, and to keep oneself unstained from the world.” This scripture actually gives us some amazing insightContinue reading “True Worship”

Throughout this month our church family has been participating in 21 Days of Prayer and Fasting with our Foursquare denomination. I know many of us make prayer a regular part of our lives, but fasting is one of those things many of us read about in the Bible, but haven’t necessarily participated in. Fasting isContinue reading “Taking Time to Pray and Fast”

When I reflect on my life, it’s easy to see all the amazing blessings I have experienced from God. The problem, though, is that in the chaos of life, it’s easy to forget all the times and ways that God has come through for us. And when we experience challenges and difficulties, it’s hard toContinue reading “Remembering God’s Blessings”

As we begin new year, we are confronted by a world filled with misinformation, confusion, and deceit. It seems that the truth is often elusive and obscured by the noise of the world around us. In such a time, it becomes increasingly crucial for us, as followers of Jesus, to anchor ourselves in the unchangingContinue reading “Seeking God’s Truth”

Psalm 9:1 says: “I will give thanks to the Lord with my whole heart; I will recount all of your wonderful deeds.” As we stand on the threshold of a new year, I believe it’s important to reflect on the journey we have experienced over the past year. In the busyness of life, we often findContinue reading “Reflecting on God’s Faithfulness”

As we journey through the season of Advent, we reflect on the profound meaning of Christmas—the celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ, the embodiment of God’s love. Over the last several weeks, we’ve focused on a different Advent theme: hope, peace, joy, and today, love. Love, the pinnacle of God’s character, is at theContinue reading “A Season of Love”

In keeping with the spirit of advent and the lighting of the joy candle this week , I wanted to share a devotional that my wife shared with our Church. In Luke 2:8-11 we read: And there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks at night. An angel ofContinue reading “Choose Joy”

This Sunday at our church we will light the second candle of the Advent season. So let us turn our hearts and minds to the theme of Peace. In the midst of the hustle and bustle of the holiday season, the true essence of Christmas beckons us to find a profound and lasting peace.  InContinue reading “A Season of Peace”

This Sunday kicks off the season of Advent, a time that represents the expectation and celebration of our Savior Jesus Christ. One of the traditions we have at our church is the lighting of the Advent candles. The first candle we will light this week represents the Hope we have in Jesus. Isaiah foretold ofContinue reading “A Season of Hope”