Racism is a serious topic and it matters greatly today. What would Jesus do with racism? Would he be a target in today’s world? How do you approach the subject?

Is Christianity harmful? Is it dangerous? Jesus said, it can be. But before coming to the conclusion it all needs to be thrown out, maybe we should see if it’s being applied according to God’s directions.

New Years Day Message  

God gives himself, the Perfect Present, after much time and thought. He loves you and wants you in a personal relationship with him as family. Is it time to receive God's perfect present? If you already know Christ, is it time to dig deeper into the gift and get closer to God?

Gifts are meant for giving. Can you think of a time when you couldn’t wait to give that perfect gift to your loved one because you just knew that they would love it? Do you recall how you felt? God gave his one and only Son for us as a perfect gift to save us here and now for the future hope of life together with our Heavenly Father.

Sometimes the way a gift is wrapped is part of the gift. Wrapping matters - and the same is especially true of the present God gave on that first Christmas. Jesus became God's perfect present as a fully human being. Yes, he was God the Son, but he never used his God power for himself.

What does it take to give the perfect present? Usually an exchange of something that cost someone in some way, shape, or form. God knew the value in giving us the gift of Himself - the truest answer to all we need and want.

What do you do to give the perfect present? It takes time and thought! God did the same thing when it came to giving that unspeakable, indescribable, too wonderful for words gift that first Christmas.

Christ's first followers tell of one whose blood was shed for the nations, whose death would provide life and healing for all who believe. This is the central message of the New Testament. God’s love can transform suffering into generosity if you let him.