We have been through so much over the past two-plus years. We have lived through a pandemic and continue to live with Covid variants. We have watched the sad, painful tragedy of over a million people who have lost their lives because of Covid. We have, and we are, facing the turmoil and violence in Read More
Pastor Steve
How to Trust God in Difficult Times
Life is not predictable, and there are ups and downs along the path. Many of us want to trust God. When times are good, it can feel easier. But when times feel difficult, it is even more important to trust God. God’s unchanging character, the fact that He is the same yesterday, today, and tomorrow Read More
The Bull Moose Principle
Our health and strength depend on wise “spiritual” nutrition. The food we eat is assimilated into our bodies and becomes our nails, skin cells, and blood. In the same way, what we are becoming—spiritually is what we feed on and put into our minds. Have you heard of the bull-moose principle? I was reading an Read More
The Resurrection Gives Us Hope
We Have More Hope Than Anyone Else. We had an amazing Easter weekend. We started with Passover. We celebrated, worshipped, danced, read the Word, learned, and eat Passover food. We ended on a fantastic Sunday, Resurrection Day. But the Good News is that there is still more to the Resurrection. For our devotional, you are Read More
Is the Resurrection of Jesus FACT or FICTION?
Who or what are you going to put your hope in for the afterlife? Jesus Christ said in John 11:25, “I am the Resurrection and the life. He who believes in me will live, even though he dies.” Consider the fact that all religions claim the idea of “revelation.” Buddhism asserts that it has received Read More
Day 15 – Prince of Peace
DOWNLOAD PDF DAY 15 – PRINCE OF PEACE Who has believed our message? To whom has the Lord revealed his powerful arm? My servant grew up in the Lord’s presence like a tender green shoot, like a root in dry ground. There was nothing beautiful or majestic about his appearance, nothing to attract us to Read More
I AM not a Ghost!
Touch Me and make sure that I AM not a ghost! Luke 24:37-43 These people were in a locked room, hiding and struggling with the fact that Jesus’ body was missing. Their hopes and dreams were lost on the cross where Jesus “died.” They heard rumors of His appearances from several people in their group. Read More
Day 11 – Peace Be with You!
DOWNLOAD PDF DAY 11 – PEACE BE WITH YOU! Jesus has compassion and love for those who, when discouraged and confused, need the Lord’s presence—He shows up! OUR DEVOTIONAL A group of Jesus’ followers had gathered in a locked room (John 20:19), hiding and struggling with the fact that Jesus’ body was missing. Their hopes Read More
The Lord Is Our Strength and Shield
The Bible has many verses on strength when we feel tired and overwhelmed. God’s Word provides comfort and strength in hard times and encourages our faith when we feel despair. Evil’s goal is to make us feel weak, useless and ultimately destroy us. We fight using God’s Word, the Holy Spirit. We can overcome evil Read More
Biblical Thoughts About the War And Violence In Ukraine
Luke 21:9 says, “But when you hear of wars and commotions, do not be terrified; for these things must come to pass first, but the end will not come immediately.” Mark 13:7-8, “But when you hear of wars and rumors of wars, do not be troubled; for such things must happen, but the end is Read More