“I want to know Christ and the power of his resurrection and the fellowship of sharing in his sufferings, becoming like him in his death, and so, somehow, to attain to the resurrection from the dead.” (Philippians 3:10-11 NIV)
Every human being is pursuing something: success, comfort, recognition/fame, security, or achievement. But Paul, a man…
“Though I myself have reasons for such confidence. If anyone else thinks he has reasons to put confidence in the flesh, I have more: … But whatever was to my profit I now consider loss for the sake of Christ.” (Philippians3:4,7 NIV)
Our theme for this year is “Moving on to Higher Ground.” Higher ground…
“So he said to me, “This is the word of the Lord to Zerubbabel: ‘Not by might nor by power, but by my Spirit.’ Says the Lord Almighty. “What are you, O mighty mountain? Before Zerubbabel you will become level ground …” (Zechariah 4:6-7 NIV)
Every one of us knows what it feels like to…
“In those days John the Baptist came, preaching in the Desert of Judea and saying, ‘Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is near.’ Produce fruit in keeping with repentance.” (Matthew 3:1-2,8 NIV)
John the Baptist’s words cut through the noise of religion and tradition, calling people to a faith that is visible, tangible, and transformative.…
“But you, Bethlehem Ephrathah, though you are small among the clans of Judah, out of you will come for me one who will rule over Israel, … He will stand and shepherd his flock in the strength of the lord, … And he will be their peace.” (Micah 5:2,4,5 NIV)
The prophecy of Micah in…