When we put our faith and trust in a generous God, we know we are valuable, and our worth is no longer determined by our performance, or by what others think, for as James writes, God does not find fault in us.

When’s the last time you said you’d pray for someone and ACTUALLY did?! Here’s your reminder - pray when you say you will. Pray when you think about something. Just pray!

At times, I can lose sight of the background of Acts, with all the action and miraculous moments. But when I take a moment to look deeper, I’m struck by a community that consistently gathered to pray, especially due to the fact that they kept coming back to that practice after they saw darkness win, at least from where they were sitting. They prayed ceaselessly, even in the face of unanswered prayers.

When I read Psalm 147, my heart is so comforted by our Great Healer. When we look around and see pain, we can remind ourselves that God is the opposite. He is the source of peace when all seems lost. 

Your entire life can change… for the better… when you dare to accept and embrace your calling that, “I, too, am an Agent of Transformation.

Jesus taught using many illustrations around vineyards and wine. In John 15:5, He says, “I am the vine, you are the branches. If you remain in me and I in you, you will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing.” If we don’t remain close to the vine, Jesus, we can’t bear fruit.

Here we are, 3000 years later, still pursuing the same earthly pleasures (bigger houses, newer cars, fatter bank accounts, greater status, and worldly fame), believing that somehow they are the answer we seek, only to confirm what Solomon learned so long ago, that this world does not, and cannot, fulfill the longings of our soul.

Going first doesn’t mean you have to fix every situation but it does mean you have to reach out, lend a hand and show you care.

Baptism is a picture of how anyone and everyone can come to have a relationship with Jesus. It doesn’t matter what your gender, age, color, background, skill level, or size… you are welcome. It is a free gift of God.

When Jesus invites you to proclaim the gospel, what is your response?