A Friend Who Loves at All Times
by Pastor Jeff on February 14th, 2025
02/14/2025“A friend loves at all times, and a brother is born for a time of adversity.”— Proverbs 17:17 (NIV)True friendship is a rare and precious gift. In a world where relationships are often transactional, where people come and go based on convenience. Today’s verse, Proverbs 17:17 calls us to a higher standard of love and loyalty.“A friend loves at all times.” Not just in good times, when lau...  Read More
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Resting in God’s Work
by Pastor Jeff on February 13th, 2025
02/13/2025“For anyone who enters God’s rest also rests from their works, just as God did from his.”— Hebrews 4:10 NIVWe live in a world that glorifies busyness. Productivity is often equated with worth, and many people find their identity in their work, accomplishments, and ability to keep going. Yet, today’s verse is an invitation that is radically different, it calls us to enter into God’s rest,...  Read More
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Overcoming Evil with Good
by Pastor Jeff on February 12th, 2025
02/12/2025“Bless those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat you.”— Luke 6:28 (NIV)Jesus’ words in this verse are radical, challenging, and, at times, deeply uncomfortable. When someone wrongs us, our natural reaction is often to defend ourselves, retaliate, or harbor resentment. Yet, Christ calls us to something higher, or a response rooted not in human nature but in divine love.To “bless” t...  Read More
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From Death to Life
by Pastor Jeff on February 11th, 2025
02/11/2025“Very truly I tell you, whoever hears my word and believes him who sent me has eternal life and will not be judged but has crossed over from death to life.” — John 5:24 (NIV)Imagine standing at the edge of a vast canyon, with no way to cross. On one side is darkness, sin, separation, and spiritual death. On the other side is light, eternal life, peace, and the presence of God. The gap is...  Read More
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Perfect Peace in an Imperfect World
by Pastor Jeff on February 10th, 2025
02/10/2025“You will keep in perfect peace those whose minds are steadfast, because they trust in you.” — Isaiah 26:3 (NIV)Peace is something we all crave, yet it often feels just beyond our grasp. The world around us is filled with uncertainty, financial struggles, family tensions, health concerns, and the relentless pressures of daily life. We long for rest, for stillness, for the kind of peace t...  Read More
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Overcoming Evil with Good
by Pastor Jeff on February 9th, 2025
02/09/2025“Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.”– Romans 12:21 (NIV)Let’s face it, we live in a world filled with division, injustice, and personal attacks, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed by the evil around us. It can feel as though negativity, hatred, and wrongdoing are gaining the upper hand. But Paul’s words in Romans 12:21 serve as a powerful reminder that we are not called ...  Read More
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Living in the Grace of God
by Pastor Jeff on February 8th, 2025
02/08/2025“For the grace of God has appeared that offers salvation to all people. It teaches us to say ‘No’ to ungodliness and worldly passions, and to live self-controlled, upright and godly lives in this present age.”—Titus 2:11-12 (NIV)The grace of God is not just a theological concept; it’s an active, transforming force in our lives. Paul reminds us in this passage that grace is not only about...  Read More
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The Power of Your Words
by Pastor Jeff on February 7th, 2025
02/07/2025“The tongue has the power of life and death, and those who love it will eat its fruit.”— Proverbs 18:21 (NIV)Words shape worlds. From the very beginning, God spoke creation into existence. With just His voice, light broke through darkness, order replaced chaos, and life flourished. As beings made in His image, our words carry profound weight. They can build up or tear down, heal or wound...  Read More
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Strength in the Lord’s Reward
by Pastor Jeff on February 6th, 2025
02/06/2025“But as for you, be strong and do not give up, for your work will be rewarded.”– 2 Chronicles 15:7 (NIV)This verse comes in the middle of a powerful moment in Israel’s history. The prophet Azariah speaks these words to King Asa, encouraging him to remain faithful to God in a time when many had turned away. Asa had begun a reform, tearing down idols, calling the people back to worship, an...  Read More
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Walking by the Spirit
by Pastor Jeff on February 5th, 2025
02/05/2025“So I say, walk by the Spirit, and you will not gratify the desires of the flesh.”- Galatians 5:16 (NIV)Every day, we stand at a crossroads. One path leads us to the desires of the flesh, selfishness, pride, impatience, and indulgence. The other path leads us to the Spirit, love, joy, peace, and self control. Paul’s words in Galatians 5:16 are not just a suggestion; they are a call to a ...  Read More
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A Call to Blessing
by Pastor Jeff on February 4th, 2025
02/04/2025“Do not repay evil with evil or insult with insult. On the contrary, repay evil with blessing, because to this you were called so that you may inherit a blessing.”— 1 Peter 3:9 (NIV)At the core of our human nature is the desire for justice, or at least, what we perceive as justice. When someone speaks harshly to us, we want to respond with equally sharp words. When someone mistreats us, ...  Read More
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Every Good and Perfect Gift
by Pastor Jeff on February 3rd, 2025
02/03/2025“Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows.”— James 1:17 (NIV)In a world of uncertainty, where change is constant and life often feels unpredictable, James offers us a reassuring truth: God is unwavering in His goodness. Every blessing we experience, whether big or small, finds its source in Hi...  Read More
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