Romans 6:11-14 Jesus has saved us! We are saved by grace, and we are now under grace! When you believe in the Lord Jesus and he saves you from your sin, you are no longer a slave to that sin! The Bible is very clear that those who are not saved by the grace of God can do nothing to save themselves. They are a slave to their sinful nature. Everything we do before Christ is as dirty rags! Nothing we...  Read More

Romans 6:8-10 I think it safe to say when anyone thinks of the word death, it’s in a negative or sad way. No one truly wants to die. We have a long list of unchecked bucket list items or even simple tasks that are not completed. The world tells us death is the end. However, as believers in Jesus Christ, death has no real power over us! As born-again followers we know that death is just the beginni...  Read More

Romans 5:9-11 At a very young age my parents introduced me to archery. Both shot in archery leagues and really enjoyed the challenge. During many summers and falls I would be outside practicing, trying to hone my skills. After a lot of practice, I started hitting the bullseye often. That drove me to practice harder, trying to be perfect on every shot. I was starting to get really consistent then s...  Read More

Romans 5:6-8 One of the hardest stumbling blocks for a non-believer to convert to Christianity (at least it was for me anyway) was the idea of coming to the realization of who I was in a natural fallen state. Throughout my childhood, my siblings and I were given value and worth by our parents. They encouraged us to pursue our ambitions and afforded us the opportunity to pursue them. My father was ...  Read More

Mark 10:45 Transformation. It’s a word I’ve heard a lot this month; people resolving to transform their bodies with diet and exercise. Our women’s group has been going through a study that focuses on transforming our thoughts. Podcasts and reels highlight home transformations and personal growth transformations. Have you ever thought about transforming service and leadership in your life? Today’s ...  Read More

2 Corinthians 8:5 Think of a time when you selflessly sacrificed something. It could be as simple as letting someone eat the last slice of pizza that you really wanted. I’m kidding… but really! Every day there are sacrifices to be made; your time, your resources, your money. But imagine giving more than that.   Our culture is “me”-centric. We have a hard time giving up our time, resources and mone...  Read More