Lilka Finley Raphael
Pride goes before destruction, And a haughty spirit before a fall. -- Proverbs 16:18 (NKJV)Pride is deceptive. It inflates egos, is self-serving, and has no regard for other people. Pride excuses immoral behavior and perpetuates a lie of self-reliance. No wonder there are over a hundred scriptures that caution us...
Lilka Finley Raphael
And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of God. --Romans 12:2 (NKJV)Living in the Bible Belt, I see many a church sign while driving. Some of them...
Charlaine Martin
See what great love the Father has lavished on us, that we should be called children of God! And that is what we are! The reason the world does not know us is that it did not know him. -- 1 John 3:1Please Pray:Thank you, my perfect Heavenly Father, for...
Charlaine Martin
See what great love the Father has lavished on us, that we should be called children of God! And that is what we are! The reason the world does not know us is that it did not know him. - 1 John 3:1 When I was five, my parents divorced....
Anthony Taylor
The deep connection between our desires and what we value most in life. It encourages introspection, reminding us that where we invest our time, energy, and love reflects the condition and focus of our hearts.
Pastor Peter
They came to Bethsaida, and some people brought a blind man and begged Jesus to touch him. (Mark 8:22)In Mark 8, we are introduced to a blind man who is brought before the Lord and healed. This miracle, recorded, serves not only as a testament to Jesus' divine power but...
Pastor Peter
Today’s passage is about the miracle of feeding the 4000, a story less famous than the feeding of the 5000, yet distinct in its lessons. This event is not just a story from long ago, but it is a vivid portrayal of who Jesus is in our lives today, calling...
Pastor Peter
Now on his way to Jerusalem, Jesus traveled along the border between Samaria and Galilee. As he was going into a village, ten men who had leprosy met him. They stood at a distance…(Luke 17:11-12)As we look at the context for today’s passage, we find that Jesus was traveling through...
Are you seeking a deeper connection with your faith but unsure where to start? You're not alone. Many of us yearn for a closer relationship with God but struggle with the hows and whens of devotion in our busy lives.In our latest blog, we dive into the heart of building...
Pastor Peter
Now Ahab told Jezebel everything Elijah had done and how he had killed all the prophets with the sword. So Jezebel sent a messenger to Elijah to say, “May the gods deal with me, be it ever so severely, if by this time tomorrow I do not make your life...
Pastor PeterAt the time of sacrifice, the prophet Elijah stepped forward and prayed: “Lord, the God of Abraham, Isaac and Israel, let it be known today that you are God in Israel and that I am your servant and have done all these things at your command. Answer me, Lord, answer...
Pastor PeterNow Elijah the Tishbite, from Tishbe in Gilead, said to Ahab, “As the Lord, the God of Israel, lives, whom I serve, there will be neither dew nor rain in the next few years except at my word.” Then the word of the Lord came to Elijah: “Leave here, turn...
Pastor PeterWhen the Son of Man comes in his glory, and all the angels with him, he will sit on his glorious throne. All the nations will be gathered before him, and he will separate the people one from another as a shepherd separates the sheep from the goats. He will...
Hephzibah NehemiahThe life of Ruth is a testament to absolute surrender to God. A powerful example of the highly consecrated faith life.During a great trial, she displayed excellent character (Read Ruth 1:16-18). I will go where you goI will lodge where you lodgeYour people will be my peopleYour God will be...
Pastor PeterAgain, it will be like a man going on a journey, who called his servants and entrusted his wealth to them. To one he gave five bags of gold, to another two bags, and to another one bag, each according to his ability. Then he went on his journey. The...
Pastor PeterAt that time the kingdom of heaven will be like ten virgins who took their lamps and went out to meet the bridegroom. Five of them were foolish and five were wise. The foolish ones took their lamps but did not take any oil with them. The wise ones, however,...
Amidst the serene olive grove of Galilee, Jesus Christ knelt in prayer, seeking communion with His heavenly Father. He addressed God as "Abba," sharing His innermost thoughts and surrendering to God's will. Through the night, Jesus fervently interceded for His disciples, finding strength and guidance in their intimate bond. Despite...
Are you struggling to have consistent devotion time with God?We all have struggled with putting God before all our tasks, but it takes consistency to make it a part of our habit and eventually become a part of us. Besides, the devil will use everything to pull us away from...