”“I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.”“‭‭John‬ ‭16‬:‭33‬ ‭NIV‬‬Jesus Christ was sent to our ...  Read More

People all over the world are seeking peace. The reason they seek it is because there’s no lasting comfort or freedom in their lives. It’s like they are always unsettled. The Bible defines peace prima...  Read More

During Advent, Christians look forward to the birth of the Savior. While Christmas joy rightly peaks at the birth of Jesus, sometimes we forget the Old Testament stories pointing to that moment at the...  Read More

“Such things were written in the Scriptures long ago to teach us. And the Scriptures give us hope and encouragement as we wait patiently for God’s promises to be fulfilled.”‭‭Romans‬ ‭15‬:‭4‬ ‭NLT‬‬Wh...  Read More

“Jesus asked, “Do you finally believe? But the time is coming—indeed it’s here now—when you will be scattered, each one going his own way, leaving me alone. Yet I am not alone because the Father is wi...  Read More

There are so many reasons to feel discouraged during this season. When we hear the news of problems in the world, when we face challenges that seem overwhelming, when we have problems that don’t seem ...  Read More

For God alone my soul waits in silence, for my hope is from Him. He alone is my rock and my salvation, my fortress; I shall not be shaken.Psalm 62:5-6Hope is the confident expectation of what God has ...  Read More

“Each of you should give what you have decided in your heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver. And God is able to bless you abundantly, so that in all thing...  Read More

“But since you excel in everything—in faith, in speech, in knowledge, in complete earnestness and in the love we have kindled in you—see that you also excel in this grace of giving. I am not commandin...  Read More

Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near. 
Philippians 4:5Gentle joy recognizes that Believers share a common hope. Regardless of our differences, our names are all written in God’s “Bo...  Read More

Give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus.1 Thessalonians 5:18It is God's will for us to be thankful "in all circumstances." Now Paul is not saying we should be ...  Read More

“Elders who do their work well should be respected and paid well, especially those who work hard at both preaching and teaching. For the Scripture says, “You must not muzzle an ox to keep it from eati...  Read More