The gospel is the most powerful message you’ll ever hear. There is no better solution than gospel to heal a broken community . The gospel is the seed that flourishes into the tree of life. Many are trying other solutions to their own harm, but the teachings of Jesus Christ is the only message that can save hearts and save this nation. We have to li…

Proverbs 3:5-6 says, Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths. Sometimes we put our trust in others, because of their age or position. Yet this should never be the only reason we trust their advice - because they’re human just like us. In…

Psalm 78:4-5 (NIV) …We will tell the next generation the praiseworthy deeds of the Lord, his power, and the wonders he has done. Do you realize that you have something to give the next generation? Do you realize the attitudes you have today, and the perspectives you hold will affect the next generation? Let that sink in… Deuteronomy 6:5-7 (NIV) 5 L…

What is a friend? The dictionary defines it as “ A person with whom one has a bond of mutual affection, typically exclusive of sexual or family relations” Why is it important to have good friends? The Bible tells us in Ecclesiastes 4:9-12 Two are better than one, because they have a good return for their labor: If either of them falls down, one can…

2 Chronicles 16:9 (NIV) For the eyes of the Lord range throughout the earth to strengthen those whose hearts are fully committed to him. Think about that for a moment… Do you realize that God is looking to strengthen you? Do you realize that he is for you? But the question is… are you for him? Have you fully committed your ways to him? Ponder that …

Acts 10:34-35 (NIV) …God does not show favoritism but accepts from every nation the one who fears him and does what is right. Let that sink in… Some people ignore the truth because it comes from the mouth of people they despise or see as lower than them. b But the Bible says “ Pride comes before fall, and a haughty spirit before destruction ” ( Pro…

Proverbs 29:18 (KJV) Where there is no vision, the people perish: but he that keepeth the law, happy is he. Let that sink in… The NIV version says, Where there is no revelation, people cast off restraint; but blessed is the one who heeds wisdom's instruction. Hearing and seeing God is the most important thing we can ever do .” For in him we live an…

Have you ever acted like someone else in order to fit into their social group? You’re not alone in this. But… God wants you to be who he created you to be, and not what others expect you to be. Matthew 5:13-14 (NIV) Jesus says, “You are the salt of the earth. But if the salt loses its saltiness, how can it be made salty again? It is no longer good …

Matthew 5:8 (NIV) Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God. Let that sink in… The Bible says in Proverbs 4:23 “Above all else, guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it.” Think about that for a moment… Everything we do whether good or bad flows from our heart…are heart is our imagination or what we constantly think about. We…

Romans 8:28 (NIV) And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose. Let that sink in… God works all things for the good of us who love him…. Do you remember Joseph? He was sold into slavery by his brothers, falsely accused by Potiphar’s wife and thrown into prison and forgott…

In this world, you will have trouble, but it’s not bigger than God, and God is inside of you, and he has made you overcome this world. None of us are excluded from feeling pain, sorrow, and grief but we have hope beyond these things. Jesus told his disciples they would feel grief and sadness when he died on the cross. But he also told them that the…

This is where we meditate and draw strength from listening to God’s word. It is based on Psalm 1: 1 - 3 1 Blessed is the one who does not walk in step with the wicked or stand in the way that sinners take or sit in the company of mockers, 2 but whose delight is in the law of the Lord, and who meditates on his law day and night. 3 That person is lik…