If someone asked us to have a conversation about John 3 without opening our Bible, I think John 3:16 might come to most of our minds, “For this is how God loved the world: He gave his one and only Son, so that everyone who believes in him will not

Friends, let’s continue where we left off with Peter yesterday, because his message about our spiritual preparation is crucial, especially as we live with the expectation that Jesus can return for His Church at any moment. What Peter is telling us, as the universal Church of believers, is exactly what

Pastor Mary is visiting her brother this week, and I have the privilege of filling in for our devotional time while she is with her family. Please continue to pray for all of them. If you recall, last Thursday, Pastor Mary reminded us that it was Ascension Day. Ascension Day

Idioms like “It’s just my nature,” “It’s who I am,” or “It’s ingrained in me” can be used by people to justify an action or behavior. Hearing phrases like these might lead one to think the person saying them has no control over an action, as it is not a

Today is Ascension Day; a day which is celebrated forty days after Easter for the ascension of our Christ from earth to His exalted place in heaven. While Jesus was on earth, He was a suffering Servant for God and humanity, providing salvation. Today, we celebrate His position in our

In the Bible, the concept of “connection” is centered on life-giving power that brings God’s blessings. A superficial relationship—based on outward appearance—does not connect us with God, nor does it bring us into unity with other believers. God is calling for a covenant relationship or bond in which His love