Pastor’s Blog

1 Timothy 2:1 & 8 “I urge, then, first of all, that petitions, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for all people…Therefore I want the men everywhere to pray, lifting up holy hands without anger or disputing.”   I often wonder how God ever gets anything accomplished though people. Let’s face it – we all … Read More

Ephesians 4:2-3 “Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love. Make every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace.” I’m writing this as a disgruntled employee. I share that with you at the beginning so you understand that you are not alone. Let me … Read More

Colossians 4:2 “Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful.” What are you are devoted to? Is it your family, friends or career? How about Jesus? Are you devoted to Him? The very question causes me to stop and reflect on my personal prayer time. Today’s verse calls us to devote ourselves to prayer. But … Read More

Continuing in Faith – It’s over! We’ve come to the end of this Advent season with the hustle and bustle of Christmas behind us. Now the journey begins…the FAITH journey. It’s not a journey to be taken lightly. We will surely walk through some dark valleys as well as have glorious mountain top experiences. But … Read More

Baptism in water is an outward representation of inward realities. In Biblical symbolism, water represents inner cleansing (Ephesians 5:26, Hebrews 10:22,) and spiritual rebirth (John 3:5,). Water baptism is an act of faith in which we testify, both to God and to the world,  that the person we were before is dead and buried, and … Read More

Jesus Christ is Alive & Pouring The risen King is alive and pouring. We see Jesus filled the believers with the gift of the Holy Spirit in Acts 2. This gift was not just meant for the early believers, but for all those who live in these last days. The gift of the Holy Spirit … Read More

As the scripture says, all were filled, not just the Apostles. The Holy Spirit could now come into the hearts and lives of all Believers to abide permanently.  They began to speak in other tongues as the Spirit enabled or equipped them.  This act was not initiated by them, but initiated by the Holy Spirit. … Read More

Your Healing will Witness- In this passage Jesus gives us a promise that we will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you. There are two questions that need to be answered once reading this: How do we receive the Holy Spirit? What does that power mean for our lives? Answer one: One … Read More

Staying Put Until – Have you ever made a move before God was ready? That is to say without seeking His guidance or asking for His direction? The instruction Jesus gave to His disciples is very clear – don’t move UNTIL you have been clothed with power from on high. It’s not that the disciples … Read More

Blasphemy of the Holy Spirit is when you decide that Jesus is not God, you live as if you are, and you die without changing your position. Some people fight against God and this verse when they come to believe this verse scares them. If you are alive there is still time. God never gives … Read More