Pastor’s Blog

Galatians 5:22-23 Here, Paul contrasts the fruit of the spirit to the acts of the sinful nature. Often times, we divorce our everyday actions and emotions in life from what we say we believe. The way of Jesus though, was a beautiful life highlighted by the fruit of the spirit of God. Take a moment, … Read More

“Because people are having real, and helpful, spiritual experiences in certain areas of their [church] lives . . . they mistakenly believe they are doing fine, even if their relational life and interior world is not in order.” (p15) In the Gospel of John, Jesus constantly invites people to see and step into the light.  … Read More

“It wasn’t until the pain exposed how much was hiding under my surface of being a ‘good Christian’ that it hit me: whole layers of my emotional life had lain buried, untouched by GOd’s transforming power.”- p. 11 As we begin this journey towards spiritual growth, its important that you and I come to God … Read More

“Christian spirituality, without an integration of emotional health, can be deadly to yourself, your relationship with God, and the people around you” Today’s reading in EHS gives us great insight of what Christ truly wants for our lives. God wants us to thrive spiritually and emotionally. The author Peter Scazzero says that “Christian spirituality, without … Read More

“And Jesus said to them all, ‘Anyone who wants to come with me must forget self, take up their cross every day, and [choose to] follow me.’” (Luke 9:23, GNB) Jesus has already made you the center of His love! He gave up Heaven to come and offer His life for you. He rose again … Read More

 “I know your deeds, your hard work and your perseverance … Yet I hold this against you: You have forsaken your first love. Remember the height from which you have fallen! Repent and do the things you did at first. (Revelation 2:2, 4-5)   In Revelation 2, Jesus wants the members of a very good … Read More

Acts 1:1-5 The book of Acts is a continuation of the Gospel of Luke. Luke’s gospel detailed the life of Jesus, his death, his resurrection, and his ascension. Before Jesus ascended into heaven he told the church leaders that he will give them “power from on high” (Luke 24:49); that power is the Holy Spirit. … Read More

Acts 10:1-48 The tenth chapter of Acts starts with a story that is one of the great turning points in the history of the church. For the first time, a Gentile is to be admitted into its fellowship, and God has made all “unclean” food clean. According to Jewish custom Gentiles were look down upon … Read More

Acts 14:1-28 Paul and Barnabas are doing ministry together, and God is doing amazing things. People are giving their hearts to Jesus, getting healing, and the church is growing at a rapid rate. However, in verses 19-23 we see how to respond when we face hard times or persecution. The people of Lystra were mad … Read More

What you won’t find in Deuteronomy 24 are rules for daily living today. However, there are healthy principles found here for building relational health in the body of Christ. Consider the following samples: Vs. 1-5- This law kept the ex-husband from taking advantage of his former spouse through remarriage. See Jesus’s comments from Mt. 5:31-32. … Read More