NOTHING CAN SEPARATE US

Romans 8 assures us that nothing can separate us from the eternal, steadfast love of God through Jesus Christ. Romans 8 is one of the most uplifting passages in the Bible. It assures us that nothing in existence — including death, present and future events, or any created thing—can separate us from the steadfast, eternal... Continue Reading →

HOW GREAT THE LOVE THAT PAID THE COST

For a very long time, salvation was something I believed I didn’t deserve. Shame is a destructive liar. Shame told me to hide. Jesus said, “Come follow me.”  Salvation is a gift of love. A gift we’re given the moment we believe, the moment we accept Christ into our hearts and into our lives. We’re... Continue Reading →

THE SAME GOD

God sent His Spirit of Truth to guide and protect us as we fulfill His divine purpose in the world.  The same God who created the heavens and the earth sent His Holy Spirit to guide and protect us as we fulfill His divine purpose in the word. Pentecost Sunday celebrates the gift of the... Continue Reading →

WE DON’T BELONG TO THE WORLD

John 17:14 is a verse of identity filled with hope. We don't belong to the world. We belong to God.  God’s love for us transcends the world. How do we know this? We know it because Jesus lived. We know it because Christ became flesh, dwelt among us, lived as one of us, and died... Continue Reading →

CALLED TO WITNESS

We’re called to witness, but what does that mean? Especially in a world that ridicules faith and diminishes God's Word? My recovery journey began almost a decade ago. In the beginning, I coveted my healing. I was newly reborn, learning to navigate this new life. I was hesitant to talk about it, even with those... Continue Reading →

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