What makes a great song? The music? The melody? The ability to sing along? Or dance along?For me, it's the words. My favorite song ever is DC Talk's Jesus Freak. Some of the lyrics (written by TobyMac and Mark Heimermann) are colorful:I saw a man with a tat on his...
JennyWe, as Christians, live this era fiercely. Fighting against all kinds of sins, we sometimes grow weary or fall. However, the Lord says to us “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.” (Matthew 11:28) Do we really hold on to this...
Lori Altebaumer
GeneralDec. 23, 2024Season of Preparation Day Twenty-One: God's GenerosityThere is a saying that all good things must come to an end, but only a person who doesn’t know Jesus can think this is true. There is no end to the goodness of God or to his generosity to us. How...
Lori Altebaumer
FaithDec. 22, 2024Season of Preparation Day Twenty: God's Fullness“For in him all the fullness of God was pleased to dwell,” Colossians 1:19 My first Christmas with my future husband’s family gifted me with an awkward moment that I shall never forget. What does one say when they unwrap an empty...
Lori Altebaumer
GeneralDec. 16, 2024Season of Preparation Day Fourteen: God's Son“Please wash your hands before you hold the baby.” This is the mantra of every first-time parent when someone asks to hold their newborn baby. And for good reason. We care about keeping them safe. After all, they look so tiny and...
Lori Altebaumer
FaithDec. 14, 2024Season of Preparation Day Twelve: God's Glory“ . . . and the glory of the Lord shone around them.” Luke 2:9 That holy night two thousand years ago brought the glory of the Lord to earth in a wonderous and powerful way for a band of lowly shepherds....
Lori Altebaumer
FaithDec. 10, 2024Season of Preparation Day Nine: God's Steadfast LoveOh give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; for his steadfast love endures forever! 1 Chronicles 16:34 Steadfast love . . . by definition, this is a love that is firmly fixed in place and not subject to change....
Bah humbug!! This phrase uttered by the iconic Ebenezer Scrooge, has convicted many a heart over the last 150 years to make positive change in their lives.Since this cold-hearted, stingy old man who loathes Christmas and treats his employees miserably was first introduced in Charles Dickens’ 1843 short novel, A...
Yvonne Morgan
“Jesus said to him, I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.” (John 14:6 ESV). Have you seen the bumper stickers promoting religious coexistence? They want all religions to live in peace because the secular world believes that all...
Many teens face struggles in finding the purpose and meaning of their life. Adolescence is a period when teens start thinking of their values, worldviews, identity, and purpose. It’s an age where many uncertainties, pressures, and changes arise, causing many teenagers to feel lost and uncertain of their future. However,...
"But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control." Galatians 5:22-23
This world is filled with darkness. There is so much loneliness, despair, and emptiness. Even as Christians and believers in Jesus Christ, there are clear moments when we have no strength to shine our light on those around us. However, what is one thing Christ asked of us believers? "Therefore...
"Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever." - Hebrews 13:8This powerful verse from Hebrews 13:8 is a profound reminder of the unchanging nature of Jesus Christ. In a world where change is constant, where each day brings new challenges and experiences, it's incredibly reassuring to know that...
"I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus." - Philippians 3:14As followers of Christ, we often find ourselves in a constant journey, a pursuit that goes beyond the mundane routines of daily life. This journey, as Apostle Paul...
Kathleen Orenza
Matthew 26:41 - “Watch and pray that you may not enter into temptation. The spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak.”When Jesus inspires your path to greater self-discipline, it's not just about following rules or maintaining rigid control over your life. It's about embracing a journey where your...
Matthew 28:6He is not here; for he is risen, even as he said. Come, see the place where the Lord lay.
Matthew 18:20For where two or three are gathered together in my name, there am I in the midst of them.
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...