Rest for the Weary
by Pastor Jeff on July 17th, 2025
07/17/2025“Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.”—Matthew 11:28 (NIV)Life has a way of weighing us down. Whether it’s the pressure to perform at work, the strain of financial stress, the ache of relational wounds, or the exhaustion of trying to live up to others’ expectations, it all adds up. Many of us have become experts at carrying burdens we were never meant... Read More
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The Call to Follow
by Pastor Jeff on July 16th, 2025
07/16/2025“Then he said to them all: ‘Whoever wants to be my disciple must deny themselves and take up their cross daily and follow me. For whoever wants to save their life will lose it, but whoever loses their life for me will save it.’”— Luke 9:23–24 (NIV)Following Jesus isn’t a casual commitment, it’s a call to die daily.When Jesus spoke these words, His listeners would have known exactly what ... Read More
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Sent with a Mission
by Pastor Jeff on July 15th, 2025
07/15/2025“Again Jesus said, ‘Peace be with you! As the Father has sent me, I am sending you.’”- John 20:21 (NIV)The room was thick with fear. Doors were locked. Whispers of what the religious leaders might do next ran wild. The disciples, who were once bold and brave, were now sitting in confusion and deep sorrow. But then, Jesus appears. Not as a ghost, not as a memory, but risen, real, and full... Read More
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The Power of a Simple Call
by Pastor Jeff on July 14th, 2025
07/14/2025“Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.”-Romans 10:13 (NIV)This is one of the most beautiful and inclusive promises in all of Scripture. Everyone. Not just the righteous. Not just the religious. Not just the ones who have their lives together. Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.This verse is a direct quote from Joel 2:32, and Paul uses it in Roman... Read More
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Let There Be Light
by Pastor Jeff on July 13th, 2025
07/13/2025“And God said, ‘Let there be light,’ and there was light.”– Genesis 1:3 (NIV)At the dawn of time, God spoke four words and everything changed. In the deep void of nothingness, darkness covered the face of the earth. But with just one sentence, “Let there be light,” God pierced that darkness. This wasn’t just the creation of physical light; it was the beginning of order, hope, and the unv... Read More
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Tell the World What He Has Done
by Pastor Jeff on July 12th, 2025
07/12/2025“Give praise to the Lord, proclaim his name; make known among the nations what he has done.”—Psalm 105:1 (NIV)We all love to share good news. When a child is born, a milestone is reached, or a blessing is received, our natural reaction is to tell someone about it. Today’s verse calls us to do the very same thing, but not just about the good things that happen to us. It calls us to make k... Read More
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Let Justice Roll Like a River
by Pastor Jeff on July 11th, 2025
07/11/2025“But let justice roll on like a river, righteousness like a never-failing stream!”- Amos 5:24 (NIV)The prophet Amos wasn’t speaking into a void, he was confronting a culture that had grown comfortable in its religion but careless in its righteousness. The people of Israel were observing the rituals: offerings were made, songs were sung, festivals celebrated. But beneath the surface, corr... Read More
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Slow to Speak, Quick to Listen
by Pastor Jeff on July 10th, 2025
07/10/2025“My dear brothers and sisters, take note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry,”— James 1:19 (NIV)We live in a world of constant noise and endless opinions, but today’s verse strikes with a quiet but impactful command: Slow down. Listen more. Speak less. Don’t let anger drive the conversation.This is not just advice for polite conversation; i... Read More
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Faith-Fueled Prayers
by Pastor Jeff on July 9th, 2025
07/09/2025“Therefore I tell you, whatever you ask for in prayer, believe that you have received it, and it will be yours.”— Mark 11:24 (NIV)Imagine a child asking her father for something she earnestly wants, a bike, a puppy, or maybe a trip to the zoo. She doesn’t hesitate or weigh the odds. She simply trusts her dad. She believes not because of what she sees, but because she knows his heart. Thi... Read More
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Burden-Bearing Love
by Pastor Jeff on July 8th, 2025
07/08/2025“Carry each other’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ.”- Galatians 6:2 (NIV):Let’s face it, life, can get heavy. Some burdens press so hard that even the strongest feel like they’re about to break. That’s why this simple command from Paul is so profound, “Carry each other’s burdens.” It’s not optional. It’s not “if you feel like it” or “when it’s convenient.” It... Read More
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The Beginning of Wisdom
by Pastor Jeff on July 7th, 2025
07/07/2025“The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom, and knowledge of the Holy One is understanding.”— Proverbs 9:10 (NIV)The book of Proverbs is like a treasure chest filled with practical wisdom for life, but right here in this short verse, we find the master key to unlocking all of it: the fear of the Lord. Not fear as in terror or dread, but a deep reverence, awe, and recognition of who... Read More
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Life and Peace
by Pastor Jeff on July 6th, 2025
07/06/2025“The mind governed by the flesh is death, but the mind governed by the Spirit is life and peace.”—Romans 8:6 (NIV)There’s a constant battle happening within each of us between the desires of the flesh and the leading of the Holy Spirit. Paul draws a clear contrast in this verse: one way leads to death, and the other to life and peace. That’s not hyperbole. It’s reality.Imagine two GPS sy... Read More
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