Is God Truly Generous, or Have We Misunderstood Him? How many times have you felt that life, with all its trials and tribulations, was out to get you? Many feel that way and attribute these hardships to the Lord taking something away from them. Let's realign our...
Category: Christian Living
Transformative Power of First Words and Encounters with God
Have you ever wondered how your immediate reaction to unexpected challenges can influence the outcome? Picture this: almost 20 years ago, while cruising New York City in a shiny BMW three series, a distraction came my way. A woman, lost in laughter on her cell...
Unlocking God’s Goodness and Guidance
Why do we sometimes blur the lines between good and evil, especially when faced with adversity? We begin to question the goodness of God and seemingly can’t see how God is leading us during dark times. The Bible is unequivocal in its message (John 10): Jesus came to...
5 Ways To Receive God’s Mercy
Do you truly grasp the profound nature of God's mercy? As a pastor, I'm often struck by how mercy is frequently conflated with grace. While both these virtues flow from the same boundless love of God, they offer distinctly different blessings. Grace vs. Mercy...
Finding Your Place: Embracing God’s Love, Overcoming Obstacles, and Serving with Humility
(Guest Contributor Pastor James Chavez) Can you remember a time when you felt like an outsider? Yeah, at one point, we probably felt like we were on the outside looking in. I immediately get transported back to fourth grade in the schoolyard when they pick kickball...
Receiving God As Father
Have you ever contemplated how profoundly a father's love can impact your life? It's easy to overlook such influential forces in our fast-paced world, especially when they're not always in the limelight. This blog post explores the transformative power of a father's...
God of My Tight Places
Are you overwhelmed by stress or anxiety or finding yourself in difficult situations? In this blog post, you will discover how Jesus' example in navigating hard places can offer comfort, strength, and guidance when dealing with stress and anxiety in your own life....
Unmasking Wokeism: The Battle Between Faith and Deception
How do we guard ourselves against the subtleties of deception that often come with persuasive arguments and enticing promises? It's an increasing challenge we all face, requiring discernment, wisdom, and a steadfast commitment to seeking and embracing the unwavering...