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Moving On to Higher Ground: Letting Go of What Holds You Down

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“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…

A Sacred Invitation

Word for the WeekNovember 23, 202527Views 0Likes 0Comments

“Three times a year all your men must appear before the Lord your God at a place he will choose … No Man should appear before the Lord empty-handed: Each of you must bring a gift in proportion to the way the Lord your God has blessed you.” (Deuteronomy 16:16-17 NIV) The Israelites were commanded…

He is Never Late

Word for the WeekOctober 12, 202534Views 0Likes 0Comments

‘“While Jesus was still speaking, some men came from the house of Jairus, the synagogue ruler. “Your daughter is dead,” they said. “Why bother the teacher any more?”’ (Mark 5:35 NIV) This passage captures one of the most heartbreaking interruptions in Scripture. Jairus, a synagogue leader, had pleaded with Jesus to heal his dying daughter.…

Called to Be More Engaging with Christ.

Word for the WeekSeptember 28, 202542Views 0Likes 0Comments

“Be diligent in these matters: give yourself wholly to them, so that everyone may see your progress.” (1 Timothy 4:15 NIV). Paul’s words to Timothy in 1 Timothy 4:11-16 are not just pastoral instructions; they are a summons to a life that is visibly rooted in Christ. It is a summons to embodied discipleship, spiritual…

Encountering the Risen Lord

Word for the WeekApril 20, 2025121Views 0Likes 0Comments

“and saying, “It is true! The Lord has risen and has appeared to Simon.” Then the two told what had happened on the way, and how Jesus was recognized by them when he broke the bread.” (Luke 24:34-35 NIV). It is true! The Lord has risen and has appeared to Simon.” That was the joyful…

Faith and Work

Word for the WeekApril 6, 2025115Views 0Likes 0Comments

“Was not our ancestor Abraham considered righteous for what he did when he offered his son Isaac on the altar? You see that his faith and his actions were working together, and his faith was made complete by what he did.” (James 2:21-22 NIV). James does not suggest that good work is a requirement for…