No one likes pain. Yet there are times in everyone's life where we are going to have to face painful situations. Yet when we continue to love God during times of pain, he can continue to mold and refine us. God does not abandon us during times to trouble but He is ready to help and heal us if we are willing to trust Him through the pain.

The Godly are like trees that bear life-giving fruit, and those that save lives are wise - Proverbs 11:30

We are here to make a positive difference in peoples lives by proclaiming the "Good News" about Jesus Christ. This is not a message just for an hour every Sunday at Church, but one that we need to spread to our friends and neighbors who have not received the Good News. We have the light that leads to life! Will we use it?

Words and phrases can make us or break us. When we do not choose our word wisely they can cause bitterness, resentfulness, strife or offense in a love ones heart. It's important to choose our words wisely and intentional build up our loved ones.

The first weapon that the devil used in the garden was deception and he is still using deception today. While we think that many outside the Body of Christ are being deceived, the truth is there are many within the church who are also being deceived by doctrine not based on His Word. Judgement is coming and God is not only going to expose the devil but also the Church where it is functioning outside of His will.

Then Peter came to him and asked, "Lord, how often should I forgive someone who sins against me? Seven times?" "No!" Jesus replied, "seventy times seven!" - Matthew 18:21-22

Forgiveness is a gift to someone else, yet when you forgive someone else you free yourself. So why is it so hard to forgive others then? How do we find a way of letting go of our offense and hurt?

and the two are united into one.' Since they are no longer two but one - Mark 10:8

After the honeymoon, newly married couples learn that their decisions are no longer just about themselves any more. Lost is the childhood freedom to do pretty much what you want to do, when you want to do it. But when you include God in your marriage, He will refine two imperfect people and grow a strong marriage. Marriage will make you Holy.

Many Christians look at sex as taboo but God created sex for our pleasure. Sex is meant to be a beautiful experience, it's the devil that perverts it. This occurs when sex is taken out of the boundaries that God sets in the bible. These boundaries are not to reduce our pleasure, but God gave these limits on sex for our protection.

Commitment, communion, communication, consecration and coping are the 5 Cs that all strong families possess. To develop a strong family takes a loving commitment to one another, spending time together, a consistent level of communicating, a willingness to work through problems and most importantly a genuine respect of the Lord. Are you practicing the 5 Cs in your home?

How to maintain your marriage using biblical principals

A strong family must be a fortress, and not just a facade. Commitment is "the assurance that this family will stay together as we value each other for a lifetime, no matter what." Strong marriages take the following words, and carve them in granite: "I'm committed to you, no matter what."