1 Corinthians 12:21-26 Interdependence, RECONCILIATION. Independence says, I can do it myself; Interdependence says, I cannot do it alone; we need each other. The goal of interdependence in the church (and among churches) is to reflect the unity of the body of Christ in the midst of its diversity. God has gifted different parts of the body, including different … Read more
**Becoming Christlike – Respecting Others** During this season of Lent, strive to be free of bitterness and filled with the sweet taste of mercy. Is it possible to know and respect all people, especially those in our circles—family, friends, co-workers, and church members? It may seem daunting, but it is achievable through faith. Can we … Read more
Fearless Faith Makes the Impossible Possible By: Pastor Angie Snow Women in the Bible have played powerful and transformative roles throughout history. Though many of their stories remain untold, incredible women followed God with unwavering courage, boldness, and conviction. In the face of cultural and social limitations, they chose to trust God and follow His … Read more
Christmas Eve—the night before Christmas—may include happy laughter or quiet reflection, but above all, it is the perfect time to prepare our hearts for the celebration of Christ’s birth. We make other preparations for the holidays, like shopping lists, food plans, and travel arrangements, but we also need to prepare our hearts as we reflect on … Read more
Why Jesus Came -Advent 2024 Ladies! I want to share something meaningful during this Advent season. Have you ever noticed how closely Jesus’s birth connects to His crucifixion? Hebrews 2:14-15 beautifully expresses this: “Since, therefore, the children share in flesh and blood, he himself likewise partook of the same things, that through death he might … Read more
Reading Luke 1- 2 Mary observes something extraordinary about God: He is about to alter the course of all human history. Therefore, she said. “My soul is filled with joy as I praise the Lord, and my spirit dances with happiness in God, my Savior. He has looked kindly upon my humble life, and now, all … Read more
The Meaning of Advent Advent, from the Latin word *adventus* meaning “arrival” or “coming,” originated in the 4th and 5th centuries as a preparation season for new Christians being baptized at Epiphany in January. Initially, Christians observed forty days of penance, prayer, and fasting. It was during the Middle Ages that Advent became associated with … Read more
