WHY GOD MADE YOU God has never created anything without a purpose.   It is in Christ that we find out who we are and what we are living for.  .  . GOD CREATED ME AND YOU FOR HIS GLORY.  The Bible calls this worship. TO WORSHIP GOD. GOD CREATED ME AND YOU FOR HIS FAMILY.  Being a part of God’s family is not automatic. It’s a choice. 1 Timothy 3:15 says “That family is the church of the living God, the support and foundation of the truth.”  ANOTHER REASON FOR YOUR AND MY LIFE I

Why Were You Born? Discovering God's Purpose for Your Life Mark Twain once said there are two most important days in a person's life: the day you are born and the day you figure out why you were born. This profound statement captures a truth that many people spend their entire lives searching for - their purpose. God Creates Everything with Purpose God has never made anything without a purpose. Every rock, every leaf, every animal, every star in the universe has a particular

The Characters of Christmas: The Shepherds and Jesus Luke 2:8–20 (ESV) And in the same region there were shepherds out in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night. 9  And an angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were filled with great fear. 10  And the angel said to them, “Fear not, for behold, I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people. 11  For unto you is born this day in the city of David

The Characters of Christmas:  JOSEPH A RIGHTEOUS, MERCIFUL, OBEDIENT MAN OF GOD Matthew 1:18–25 (NLT) This is how Jesus the Messiah was born. His mother, Mary, was engaged to be married to Joseph. But before the marriage took place, while she was still a virgin, she became pregnant through the power of the Holy Spirit. 19  Joseph, to whom she was engaged, was a righteous man and did not want to disgrace her publicly, so he decided to break the engagement quietly.  20  As he c

The Characters of Christmas: Why God Chose Mary Luke 1:26–38 (ESV)   In the sixth month the angel Gabriel was sent from God to a city of Galilee named Nazareth, 27  to a virgin betrothed to a man whose name was Joseph, of the house of David. And the virgin’s name was Mary. 28  And he came to her and said, “Greetings, O favored one, the Lord is with you!” 29  But she was greatly troubled at the saying, and tried to discern what sort of greeting this might be. 30  And the angel

John the Baptist: A Life Pointing to Jesus In a world filled with confusing signs and unclear directions, we need clear guidance more than ever. Just as road signs can sometimes mislead us to the wrong destination, unclear spiritual direction can lead us astray. Today, as we begin the Advent season, we look to John the Baptist - a man whose entire life served as a clear, bright sign pointing directly to Jesus Christ. What is Advent and Why Does It Matter? Advent marks the beg

Finding True Self-Control Through God's Spirit In a world full of distractions and temptations, self-control can feel impossible to achieve. We live in a society that constantly pulls us in different directions, making it challenging to stay focused on what truly matters. But there's hope - and it's found in walking with God's Spirit. What Does the Bible Say About Self-Control? Galatians 5:22-25 tells us that self-control is one of the fruits of the Spirit: "But the fruit of

GOOD NEWS FOR YOU AND YOUR RELATIONSHIPS THE GRACE OF THE POWER OF GENTLENESS 2 Chronicles 16:9 “The eyes of the LORD search the whole earth in order to strengthen those whose hearts are fully committed to him.”  “What matters to God is not your ability but your availability to him.” Galatians 5:22–25 (ESV) “But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, 23  gentleness, self-control; against such things there is no law. 24  And th

What Does It Mean to Be Faithful to God? In a world filled with distractions and competing priorities, the question of faithfulness to God becomes increasingly important. Through the parable of the talents in Matthew 25:14-30, we discover profound truths about what it means to live faithfully while we await Christ's return. The Foundation of Faithfulness The fruit of the Spirit includes faithfulness as one of its key characteristics. As believers connected to the vine that is

GOOD NEWS FOR YOU AND YOUR RELATIONSHIPS THE GRACE OF GOODNESS/GENEROSITY Galatians 5:22–25 (NKJV) But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, 23  gentleness, self-control. Against such there is no law. 24  And those who are  Christ’s have crucified the flesh with its passions and desires. 25  If we live in the Spirit, let us also walk in the Spirit. “Goodness” is a rare word found only four times in the New Testament (and

The Power of Patience and Kindness in Christian Relationships In our fast-paced world filled with irritations, inconveniences, and interruptions, two essential qualities often get overlooked in our relationships: patience and kindness. These aren't just nice suggestions for better living—they're evidence of the Holy Spirit working within believers and serve as essential keys to building and maintaining good relationships. What Does the Bible Say About the Fruit of the Spirit?

Good News for Your Relationships   The Fruit of Joy Philippians 4:4 Rejoice in the Lord always. Again I will say, rejoice! Galatians...

GOOD NEWS FOR RELATIONSHIPS : Part 1 Galatians 5:22–25 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness,...

LOVE LIKE JESUS Matthew 22:34-40 (NIV) Hearing that Jesus had silenced the Sadducees, the Pharisees got together.  35  One of them, an...

When Jesus Shows Up: Transforming Encounters at the Well Have you ever gone somewhere for one purpose but encountered something...

The Mind and Your Life and Relationships Matthew 22:37–38 (NKJV) “Jesus said to him, “ ‘You shall love the Lord your God with all your...

The Institution and Celebration of the Lord's Supper Luke 22:7–23 Luke 22:7–23 (ESV) Then came the day of Unleavened Bread, on which the...

A Firm Foundation for Life, Relationships and Family Matthew 7:24-29 Matthew 7:24–27 “Therefore, everyone who hears these words of mine...

"Choosing Faith: Moses' Model of Rejecting the World and Embracing God's Way" Hebrews 11:23–28 By faith Moses, when he was born, was...

Living in Step with the Holy Spirit The Bible warns us against grieving, quenching, and insulting the Holy Spirit—actions that hinder His...