Life has its share of tough moments, but we can trust that God is using every moment, even the hard ones, for our good. Jack Hadley is the owner of the Jack Hadley Black History Museum in Thomasville, Georgia. Jack's life is an example of persevering through injustice and prejudice, but the quality of his character and heart are demonstrated by his love and hope. God's love in Hadley has resulted in a life full of joy and kindness.

As we celebrate our 28th year as a church, it's incredible to look back and see what God has done over the years. But it's equally just as important to look at today and the future, and see how God would have us change and grow.

To be truly free from the things that hold us back, it requires us to know who we are, who our enemy is, and who God is. God's freedom in our lives helps us to hate what is evil and love God...and even love ourselves.

When life is full of trouble and storms, Jesus is still in control. How can we trust Him and make it through the storm with the peace of God?

There are tragic days, painful days, and days where life just stops. There are also days of joy, fun, and hope. With Christ as our Lord, it's important to not just hold on to Him during the tough times, but to fully enjoy the good times too.

Some of our worst decisions come when we put our faith in ourselves and what we can do. If we've developed a path of self-reliance, it's important to break out and trust and rely on God instead.

How do we treat people? In order to be hospitable, we have to know who we are with humility, and we have to value others more than ourselves.

God has given us so much, and He wants us to be obedient and faithful, whether that be in giving, serving, or blessing others. But our wants and desires and mistakes can get in the way of His plan.

As we attempt to parent our children to grow up healthy and godly, we look to inspiration from God's word. But training up our children is so much more than attending church together.

If we're living in extremes we can give in to things that injure our hearts and souls, and it can lead us to block blessings for others and not sacrifice for others. Let us surrender our will to Christ as we live with vision and temperance.