Pastor's Blog

Christ's Sacrifice. What Have You Given? 

Read: John 3:16, 1 John 4:10, Hebrews 9:28, Romas 5:8 

God gave His son’s life for us—Jesus paid the penalty, and so all those who believe in Him can experience forgiveness of sin and have eternal life. Unselfishly, we must follow Christ's example and give of ourselves to His service and help others. Our sacrifices here in this selfish world will glorify God and make an impact for Christ. What sacrifice have you given?

Christian Fellowship with Others. Why Is It Important To You? 

Read: 1 John 1:7, Matthew 18:20, 1 Thessalonians 5:11, 1 John 4:11-13

 The significance of fellowship with others is essential to our faith as Christians because fellowship provides each of us with the support and encouragement we need to survive in this world. Christian fellowship involves loving one another, sharing, bearing one another's burdens, rejoicing, and mourning with others. One of the most uplifting fellowship times is when we can all pray, sing, and worship together. It is through Christian fellowship that we learn from one another and grow with each other as we each draw closer to God. 

What are the ways you fellowship with other Christians? How Do We Stay in Tune with God? 

Read: James 4:8, 1 Thessalonians 5:13, Philippians 4:6

 I want you to quiet your heart and ask yourself, what do I think the answer could be? Could harmony be the answer? Harmony, wow, what a powerful word. It means to be in agreement, to have rapport, and to have compatibility with oneself and those around you, and most importantly, with God. The Holy Spirit whispers to us through scripture, which gives us the sure note to tune our lives. My brothers and sisters, if you feel out of tune confess to the Father and he will retune you.

What Resources Does Heaven Have? 

Read: Philippians 4:19, Matthew 6:33, 2 Corinthians 9:8

 Our Heavenly Father has assured us that no matter how great our needs are, or how much we have already drawn upon heaven’s resources, there will always be more. God's love for us has no limit. His grace to us cannot be measured, and His power has no boundaries. Heaven’s resources and our Father's provisions are inexhaustible. 

Who Needs Prayer?

 Read: Romans 8:26, Philippians 4:6-7, 1 Thessalonians 5:17, Romans 12:12

 Many of us lack what it takes to do God's will day after day because we are not prayerfully dependent upon Him. Our Heavenly Father has limitless resources of divine grace, and it is through prayer that enables us to experience that divine grace. It is through prayer that God reads our hearts. It is also through prayer that God knows and understands our needs. Prayer allows reverent communion with God that we can receive His many blessings. We each need prayer in our lives, for that is where we can be the closest to our Heavenly Father. It is there that you will find the solace you need to draw closer to Him. What is it that draws you closer to God? Why is prayer important? Spiritually What Do You Wear Each Day? Our Father cares about what we wear each day, as well as about what we put on spiritually. Colossians 3:12 explains the virtues with which we should clothe ourselves each day, which include gentleness, patience, compassion, humility and kindness. Know if you go through your day wearing these virtues, you will be able to confront any situation that may come your way. What do you clothe yourself in each day?  

Blessings,

Pastor Susan