Today’s message is a reminder that we should remain forever united. Psalm 133:1 states, “Behold, how good and how pleasant it is for brothers to dwell together in unity!” From Genesis to Revelation, God’s people are portrayed as a gathered people—united by faith, purpose, and love. Gathering is not just about showing up; it’s about showing who we belong to. When we gather, we reflect God’s heart for relationship and community. In the Garden of Eden, God walked with Adam in fellowship. In the wilderness, He gathered Israel around His presence in the tabernacle. In the New Testament, believers met Read More
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Dr. Martin L. King, Jr: Pursue Justice
Today we celebrate the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. He lived according to the basic principles of goodness aligned with his faith. Here is a statement from his letter from the Birmingham jail that should encourage each of us to always seek to stamp out injustice whenever and wherever it rears its ugly head. “Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere. We are caught in an inescapable network of mutuality, tied in a single garment of destiny.” The statement by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. resonates deeply with biblical principles of justice, interconnectedness, and love Read More
In All of these Things: Be Courageous
Be Courageous! It’s been crazy the last couple of weeks (or months/years). Things are changing rapidly. I remember this time last year when Oklahoma had record flooding and I thought to myself ‘I have never seen anything like this’. It started raining and never stopped until numerous towns were underwater. Some people are still trying to recover from that event. Fast forward a year and now we have a pandemic on our hands. Once again, I thought to myself ‘I have never seen anything like it’. This pandemic brought unemployment, sickness and disease, and death by the thousands. Fast forward Read More