Come, let us enter this sacred space together. Picture yourself walking into a quiet garden where Jesus waits for you – perhaps like the Garden of Gethsemane, where He often went to pray, or the garden tomb where resurrection life broke forth. Scripture Foundation: “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.” – Matthew 11:28-29 “Remain in Me, and I [will remain] in you. Just as no branch can Read More
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Rosh Hashanah: A Sweet New Year
Rosh Hashanah 2025 began at sundown on Monday, September 22, and will continue through sundown on Wednesday, September 24, 2025. Rosh Hashanah (Hebrew: ראש השנה), means “head of the year”. It is the start of the Jewish New Year and is the first of the High Holy days or Days of Awe celebrated ten days before Yom Kippur. Rosh Hashanah is the anniversary of the creation of Adam and Eve, a day of judgment and coronation, and is celebrated with the sounding of the shofar, prayer, and eating sweet foods. So why should we as Christians celebrate this Jewish holy Read More
No Permission Needed
There is room at the table for all of us. We do not have to fight each other. God equipped us and gave us permission the moment we were conceived. If you are not able to find the table God prepared for you, you need to create one and invite others to join you. Exercise the power of agreement.
TRUST: Receiving the PROMISE
Trust in God’s promise to do exactly what He said He would do. He will never fail you. Some of you need to ‘pack a box.’ God gave you a word (a covenant promise), and you still have not seen the fulfillment. Are you starting to doubt that you heard correctly? If you want something you have never had, you need to do something you have never done. If God told you the ‘house you wanted was coming’ and you still have not started packing, you need to ‘pack a box.’ Do something, by faith, to show that you have confident Read More
From Grass to Grace: Lessons from Your Lawn
I was awakened early this morning by someone mowing their lawn. As I lay there listening to the roar of that engine, I thought about how mowing the lawn relates to our walk of faith. Here are my thoughts: *Regular Maintenance Prevents Overgrowth Just as grass grows continuously and requires regular cutting to stay healthy and manageable, our spiritual lives need consistent attention. When we neglect daily prayer, Bible reading, and fellowship, spiritual “weeds” like pride, bitterness, or worldly desires can quickly take root and choke out our relationship with God. Regular spiritual maintenance through daily disciplines keeps our hearts Read More
Faithful Obedience: Five Divine Imperatives
We are called to work out our salvation through faithful obedience. Sometimes we are not sure what this may look like in our daily lives. Here are five divine imperatives from the Word for daily application. Love God and Others Scripture: “Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind. This is the first and greatest commandment. And the second is like it: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’” (Matthew 22:37-39) Application: Prioritize your relationship with God through prayer, worship, and obedience. Demonstrate love to others through kindness, forgiveness, and service, Read More