Relying on God's StrengthIsaiah 41:10 (NIV)"So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand."There are times in life when our faith and strength are put to the test. It can be hard on us to deal with the growing stress of our daily lives, the shock of unplanned events, and the pain of losse...  Read More

Conquering Relapse - A Step Towards Lasting Recovery1 Corinthians 10:13, "No temptation has overtaken you that is not common to man. God is faithful, and he will not let you be tempted beyond your ability, but with the temptation he will also provide the way of escape, that you may be able to endure it."A lot of us face different kinds of temptations that put our faith to the test. If we don't tak...  Read More

There are so many ways to connect with God's Word, including these new Bible studies:THE BOOK OF JUDGESSunday mornings, 8:30-9:30 a.m., in the Salt & Light Class, Room 111THE BOOK OF MALACHITuesday mornings, 6:00-7:00 a.m., in the Dining Room (Men only)THE BOOK OF RUTHEvery other Tuesday, 9:00-10:30 a.m., Rooms 114/115 (Women only) WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 116:30 p.m. - Prayer Gathering, Room 113THURSDA...  Read More

Where are you going in such a hurry, traveler?Pause...do not advance your travel.You have no greater concern than this one:That which is now before your eyes. Our memory verse asks us to consider the result of our sin: death. We know it means eternal death, but seeing all the people's remains made me think of how our sin affects others. Are we bringing them life as God has brought us as a gift thr...  Read More

The Unconditional Love of ChristRomans 5:8 (NIV) - "But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us."In a world full of conditional love, it's so comforting to know that the love of Christ is different. His love for us is unconditional, unwavering, and unparalleled. It is a love that goes beyond our flaws, our mistakes, and our failures. Today, let...  Read More

Where is God When it Hurts?Psalm 34:18 says, "The LORD is close to the brokenhearted; he rescues those whose spirits are crushed."When we're in pain, whether it's physical, emotional, or spiritual, it's normal to wonder where God is. It's hard to figure out why a loving and all-powerful God would let us go through pain. But we can take heart in the fact that God is close to us, especially when we ...  Read More