The pleasant places in our lives are often the least productive. Being comfortable can lead to complacency and once there we view them as bad situations. What if you had the ability to see through bad situations? What if you were able to turn bad situations into a good report?

We can miss out on so much as we are waiting for everything in our lives to be perfect. When you get the place where you have everything you need, your vision is to small. What if you could come to terms with the fact that you can never be ready for what God has planned for you? What if you were able to realize that trusting God more is not you doing more?

Matthew 5:13 says, "You are the salt of the earth, but if the salt has lost its flavor, with what will it be salted? It is then good for nothing, but to be cast out and trodden under the feet of men." We all have situations in our lives that leave a bad taste in our mouths'. These bad situations may leave us with unwarranted anxiety and worry that keeps us from being and doing what God called us to. But Philippians 4:6, says "In nothing be anxious, but in everything, by prayer and petition with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God." Bring a good taste to your bad situation by bringing it to God and then giving thanks to Him for what He's already done. Then you will know peace that surpasses all understanding. So the question now is, Are You Salty?

There are times in our lives when we all feel like giving up. The burdens seem too heavy or the pain too unbearable in this marathon called life. But Pastor Leonard Henry wants you to know, You Can Still Win. The word of God will be your guide and will sustain you when you feel as if all hope is lost. It connects you to a life giving God who can breathe new life into a dead situation. So in the midst of the storm remember God is able to do all things but fail and if you trust in Him and have faith, He will see you through to the finish line.

The enemy's job is to divert your attention away from Christ so that he can sweep in and destroy you. But just like a plant digs its roots and never again willingly moves from the place it's in, so too should we dig our roots deep in Jesus so that we are not uprooted. Colossians 2:6-7 says, "As therefore you received Christ Jesus, the Lord, walk in him, rooted and built up in him, and established in the faith, even as you were taught, abounding in it in thanksgiving." There will always be trials and tribulations but if we stand firm in our faith and trust in His word, He will provide us with everything we need in the place we are.

Everyone is seeking something but not everyone is seeking the presence of God. Exodus 33:7 says, "And Moses took the tabernacle, and pitched it without the camp, afar off from the camp, and called it the Tabernacle of the congregation. And it came to pass, that every one which sought the LORD went out unto the tabernacle of the congregation, which was without the camp." Sometimes we have to separate ourselves from the crowd so that we can get into His presence. When we enter into the house of the Lord, we should come seeking His presence and to worship Him so that He can pour more of Himself into us. What is your purpose when you enter into the house of God? Are you there to seek His face or to watch others worship?

There was a time in our lives when we all were searching for a way to fix our problems in all the wrong places. We were looking for a temporary solution in the place of eternal absolution. But God wants to change your heart and transform you from the inside out. At this special service we celebrate what God is doing in the life of others as they take their next step in Him through water baptism. When you come to know Christ you must be willing to commit to the change, and while it won't be easy the reward is freedom from bondage and new life anchored in Him. So ask yourself, what's stopping you from being committed to Christ? What's stopping you from being Raised to Life?

John 8:31-32 says, "Then Jesus said to those Jews who believed in Him, 'If you abide in My word, you are My disciples indeed. And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free'." Society today would have you believe that you are free because it "says" it is true. And while we are not under the thumb of a human oppressor, we are all still bound by sin. However, when you enter into a relationship with God, He has the power to set you free. If you abide in His word you will come to "know" the only truth that really matters, His truth. When you spend time in his word you will come to know Him and you will truly be set free from the sins that bind you.

Ephesians 6:12-13 says, "For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms. Therefore put on the full armor of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you may be able to stand your ground, and after you have done everything, to stand." The Kingdom of God is not a playground, but it is a battlefield where we are at war with the enemy. The battle began the moment you accepted Christ. Every day we must put on every piece of God's armor and be ready for combat. However, being in a uniform doesn't give you the ability to fight. You must put to practice the gear that you have. You do this every day by exercising your faith, reading the word, and walking out His will for you. The environment you're in right now is preparing you for the fight. God has provided you with everything you need to fight the good fight. He's just waiting for you to Suit Up and get ready.

Joshua 24:15 says, "But if you refuse to serve the Lord, then choose today whom you will serve. But as for me and my family, we will serve the Lord.” The world will tell you greatness is based on what you have and how much you have of it. But true greatness lies in what you possess in your heart, mind, and soul. Once you have changed your mind, you must commit to the choice and be all in. Make up your mind. Where do you stand with God and which path are you on? You can choose to serve the world or you can follow the path less traveled and walk with God. The choice is yours.