Weekly Devotional

“Keep your eyes on Jesus, who both began and finished this race we’re in. Study how He did it. Because He never lost sight of where He was headed – that exhilarating finish in and with God – He could put up with anything along the way: cross, shame, whatever. And now He’s there, in … Read More

Pastor Rowena shared from Matthew 21 about Jesus’s triumphant entry into Jerusalem and how a major reason for His coming was to deal with sin. She communicated that if we don’t see sin for what it really is that it will inevitably creep in, which often begins when we distort God’s Word.  God’s Word must … Read More

God has used music to speak to me over the years. I especially like scripture that is put to song. Several years ago my husband wrote a song. Some of the words are taken from 2 Corinthians 12:9 and Hebrews 13:5. Here are some excerpts from that song. Sometimes life gets us down. Sometimes the … Read More

Pastor Shawn shared from John 7 about a path to God’s presence which is synonymous with the Holy Spirit in our lives. Jesus came to the feast with no fanfare. He was immersed in the throngs of people who watched as the priests carried their water-filled jars to the temple, pouring it on the altar. … 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. … He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the … Read More

“When was the last time your behavior supported your beliefs?” –Pastor Brandon Baldwin This was one of the many tough questions I went away with after Church yesterday. It is still hitting me hard even as I write this now. As I continue to reflect on this question, here are a few areas of our … Read More

“Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition [request], with thanksgiving, present our requests to God.  And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus.”  (Phil. 4:6-7) All of us have responsibilities – whether related to work, family, community, or … Read More

Pastor Travis shared from Luke 15 about a woman and her missing coin. This parable was a response to the zealously religious of Jesus’s day, who were offended that He was spending time with society’s outcasts. But His reply and her example impart lessons for us today as well. This woman had ten coins, but … Read More

Where’s the Love? Learning to love & lead the lost | Luke 15 Now the tax collectors and “sinners” were all gathering around to hear him. But the Pharisees and the teachers of the law muttered, “This man welcomes sinners and eats with them.” (Luke 15:1-2) February is always associated with love because of Valentine’s … Read More

2013 has come and gone and 2014 has freshly emerged on the ever-changing scenery of our lives.  A new year comes with a bit of ambivalence for me; on one hand 2013 is over and all the opportunities I missed to walk in obedience, to love others or just plain do better have come and … Read More