Don’t miss our special Christmas event ‎”Unwrapping the Gift of Christmas,” with music by Sylvia & Billye of Crimson Bridge.  Bring a friend and join us for a festive evening of coffee, dessert and fun. December 1st, 7:00-9:00pm, $20. Guest artists Sylvia & Billye will share the gift of hope through heart warming stories and music…

Why does God allow evil and suffering? This question plagues every disciple of Jesus Christ. Often this is hurled as an accusation against Christianity. While the answer may not be emotionally satisfying, the Bible actually answers the question. But before I refer you to God’s Word, consider the reality of the issue; the worldview we…

Exercise yourself for godliness 1 Timothy 4:7-8 …On the other hand, discipline yourself for the purpose of godliness; 8 for bodily discipline is only of little profit, but godliness is profitable for all things, since it holds promise for the present life and also for the life to come. Philippians 2:12-13 12 So then, my…

Jim Elliot, martyred missionary of a generation ago, recorded these words in his personal journal, We are so utterly ordinary, so commonplace, while we profess to know a Power the Twentieth Century does not reckon with. But we are “harmless” and therefore unharmed. We are spiritual pacifists, non-militants, conscientious objectors in this battle-to-the-death with principalities…

The truest thing about you is what God says is true! Truer than any lie of Satan or any feeling in the moment, God’s Word is true. The following passage explains that every person either finds their identity in Adam or in Christ. Adam was the first man and through his sin the entire human…

How big is your God? While the initial question is theological, my intent is practical. When you think of God, when you pray to God, when you trust or not trust God, who do you perceive Him to be? I am convinced that our Christian experience will never rise above our heart knowledge and personal…

“Livin’ Large is experiencing the new life we have in Christ. It is living the Christian life in the power of the Holy Spirit and it is practicing (Ephesians 4-6) our position (Ephesians 1-3).” Colossians 1:28-29 28 We proclaim Christ, admonishing and teaching everyone with all wisdom, so that we may present everyone perfect in…

“Livin’ Large is experiencing the new life we have in Christ. It is living the Christian life in the power of the Holy Spirit and it is practicing (Ephesians 4-6) our position (Ephesians 1-3).” Colossians 4:5-6 5 Conduct yourselves with wisdom toward outsiders, making the most of the opportunity. 6 Let your speech always be…

“Livin’ Large is experiencing the new life we have in Christ. It is living the Christian life in the power of the Holy Spirit and it is practicing (Ephesians 4-6) our position (Ephesians 1-3).” Ephesians 5:15-21 15 Look carefully then how you live, not as unwise but as wise, 16 making the best use of…

“Livin’ Large is experiencing the new life we have in Christ. It is living the Christian life in the power of the Holy Spirit and it is practicing (Ephesians 4-6) our position (Ephesians 1-3).” Ephesians 5:15-17 15 Therefore be careful how you live, not as unwise men but as wise, 16 making the most of…

“Livin’ Large is experiencing the new life we have in Christ. It is living the Christian life in the power of the Holy Spirit and it is practicing (Ephesians 4-6) our position (Ephesians 1-3).” Ephesians 5:5-14 5 For of this you can be sure: No immoral, impure or greedy person—such a man is an idolater—has…

“Livin’ Large is experiencing the new life we have in Christ. It is living the Christian life in the power of the Holy Spirit and it is practicing (Ephesians 4-6) our position (Ephesians 1-3).” 1 John 1:7 7 but if we live in the Light as He Himself is in the Light, we have fellowship…

“Livin’ Large is experiencing the new life we have in Christ. It is living the Christian life in the power of the Holy Spirit and it is practicing (Ephesians 4-6) our position (Ephesians 1-3).” 1 John 1:5-7 5 This is the message we have heard from Him and announce to you, that God is Light,…

“Livin’ Large is experiencing the new life we have in Christ. It is living the Christian life in the power of the Holy Spirit and it is practicing (Ephesians 4-6) our position (Ephesians 1-3).” Matthew 5:16 16 Let your light shine before men in such a way that they may see your good works, and…

“Livin’ Large is experiencing the new life we have in Christ. It is living the Christian life in the power of the Holy Spirit and it is practicing (Ephesians 4-6) our position (Ephesians 1-3).” Ephesians 5:8 “8 for you were formerly darkness, but now you are Light in the Lord; live as children of Light”…

“Livin’ Large is experiencing the new life we have in Christ. It is living the Christian life in the power of the Holy Spirit and it is practicing (Ephesians 4-6) our position (Ephesians 1-3).” Matthew 22:36-40 36″Teacher, which is the great commandment in the Law?” 37And he said to him, “You shall love the Lord…

“Livin’ Large is experiencing the new life we have in Christ. It is living the Christian life in the power of the Holy Spirit and it is practicing (Ephesians 4-6) our position (Ephesians 1-3).” 1 John 4:7-8 7 Beloved, let us love one another, for love is from God; and everyone who loves is born…

“Livin’ Large is experiencing the new life we have in Christ. It is living the Christian life in the power of the Holy Spirit and it is practicing (Ephesians 4-6) our position (Ephesians 1-3).” 1 John 4:10-11 10 In this is love, not that we loved God, but that He loved us and sent His…

“Livin’ Large is experiencing the new life we have in Christ. It is living the Christian life in the power of the Holy Spirit and it is practicing (Ephesians 4-6) our position (Ephesians 1-3).” Romans 5:8 8 But God demonstrates His own love toward us, in that while we were yet sinners, Christ died for…

“Livin’ Large is experiencing the new life we have in Christ. It is living the Christian life in the power of the Holy Spirit and it is practicing (Ephesians 4-6) our position (Ephesians 1-3).” Ephesians 5:1-2 1 Therefore be imitators of God, as beloved children; 2 and live in love, just as Christ also loved…

“Livin’ Large is experiencing the new life we have in Christ. It is living the Christian life in the power of the Holy Spirit and it is practicing (Ephesians 4-6) our position (Ephesians 1-3).” 2 Corinthians 3:17-18 “But where the Spirit of the Lord is there is freedom. And we all with unveiled faces are…

“Livin’ Large is experiencing the new life we have in Christ. It is living the Christian life in the power of the Holy Spirit and it is practicing (Ephesians 4-6) our position (Ephesians 1-3).” Romans 12:1-2 1 I appeal to you therefore, brothers, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies as a living…