Pastor’s Pen

Most people enjoy the excitement of a new season, but very few enjoy the transition that leads to it. Transition […]

As we enter a new month, many believers focus on goals, schedules, finances, and responsibilities. Yet Jesus consistently taught that […]

Resting in Me: A Message from Jesus “Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I […]

As Father’s Day approaches, it’s important to recognize something our culture often overlooks: the presence of a father in the […]

May often feels like a “middle” month—not the excitement of a new beginning, not the reward of completion. Spiritually, that’s […]

The resurrection was not simply proof that Jesus had power over death. It was the launching point for His followers […]

March often aligns with the Hebrew month of Adar, a month historically associated with joy, reversal, and unexpected victory. In […]

Black History Month gives us a sacred opportunity to remember, reflect, and honor the sacrifices of those who fought for […]

As we stand at the doorway of a new year, it’s tempting to rush ahead with goals, resolutions, and plans. […]

December is a month filled with lights, celebration, and reflection. For many, it’s also a time of mixed emotions—because while the […]

Jesus wasn’t just telling His disciples to pray against sin; He was teaching them to discern the people, places, and environments that feed weakness. Wrong voices often lead to wrong choices.

Jesus wasn’t just telling His disciples to pray against sin; He was teaching them to discern the people, places, and environments that feed weakness. Wrong voices often lead to wrong choices.

Too often, Christians hear the Word but fail to cultivate their hearts to receive it deeply. Am I cultivating good soil, or am I letting the enemy steal my seed? The Word has power—but only in a heart prepared to receive it.

What if I told you that time doesn’t rule us? In the Kingdom of God, we are not bound by natural timelines. Through the power of the Holy Spirit, we’ve been given dominion over time.

As we enter the heart of summer, July isn’t just another month on the calendar — it can be a spiritual reset, a moment to realign with God’s divine rhythm for your life.

Sometimes, God moves in ways that break all the rules. He bypasses systems, ignores the odds, and skips over the qualified to reach the desperate. That’s what happens when heaven breaks protocol.

Sometimes, God moves in ways that break all the rules. He bypasses systems, ignores the odds, and skips over the qualified to reach the desperate. That’s what happens when heaven breaks protocol.

Your victory is already assured when you face fear with faith. Every moment you resist fear, you are aligning yourself with God’s truth and His plans for your life.

Faith isn’t just about believing in God—it’s about trusting Him enough to follow His plan even when the road ahead is unclear.

In your own life, consider the relationships that surround you. Are they leading you closer to God or pulling you away?

2025 can be your most transformative year yet—if you take the limits off and trust God to lead you into the impossible. Let this year be a testimony of what happens when we say, No Limits, Just God.

Love truly is the way. When we allow the unconditional love of God to fill our hearts, it changes everything—our identity, our relationships, and our outlook on life. This December, open your heart to His love and let it guide your path.

Jesus emphasizes the vital role of the Spirit, contrasting it with the limitations of the flesh. While our physical bodies are temporary and ultimately decay, the Spirit breathes life into our very being, offering us a connection to the divine and an eternal perspective.

Jesus emphasizes the vital role of the Spirit, contrasting it with the limitations of the flesh. While our physical bodies are temporary and ultimately decay, the Spirit breathes life into our very being, offering us a connection to the divine and an eternal perspective.

Our words are powerful because they reflect what we truly believe in our hearts. When we speak words of faith—words that are grounded in God’s truth and His promises—we are activating God’s power in our circumstances.

Renewing your mind in Christ is a transformative journey that can change your life profoundly. This renewal process involves shifting your thoughts, attitudes, and perspectives to align with God’s will.

Developing unshakable faith in a changing world requires a combination of studying the Word, emulating Jesus’ example, maintaining a robust prayer life, engaging in worship, and being part of a faith community.

Tithing, the practice of giving a tenth of one’s income to the church or ministry, is a biblical principle that many Christians struggle to embrace. Yet, tithing holds profound benefits, both spiritually and practically, for those who faithfully practice it.

While patience is indeed a virtue, it should be coupled with proactive faith. Instead of passively waiting for God to move, let’s actively seek His guidance, take steps of obedience, and trust that He will meet us in our efforts.

While patience is indeed a virtue, it should be coupled with proactive faith. Instead of passively waiting for God to move, let’s actively seek His guidance, take steps of obedience, and trust that He will meet us in our efforts.

A challenging yet profound message from Jesus – to examine your beliefs, allegiances, personal conviction, and commitment to following Him, even in the face of personal opposition.

What love has to do with our relationships, according to Jesus Christ, is everything. Love is not a fleeting emotion or a mere sentiment but a deliberate and intentional choice to put others before ourselves.

If you’re truly serious about setting yourself up with a prosperous new year, treat it like any other major life goal. State your intentions, plan out your actions, and maintain the will to follow through.

The best way to get a jump on holiday shopping is to begin with a holiday savings fund. This will ensure that you have the money that you need for holiday shopping before the very last shopping day! 

Instead of wishing for my life to become easier, I wish for the courage to see things through. I believe […]

Three things will last forever—faith, hope, and love—and the greatest of these is love. 1 Corinthians 13:13 NLT I believe […]

Galatians 6:4-10 ERV Don’t compare yourself with others. Just look at your own work to see if you have done […]

I avoid judging others because I know that everyone is doing the best they can with the circumstances they face. […]

Many Christians have become entrepreneurs today. This is a great thing if you put God first in your business. Sure, […]

Faith provides us with both a moral and an ethical compass. This faith is slowly permeating our society and economy […]

Today almost everyone is an expert at multitasking. We’re moving through life at the speed of light and then all […]

Unfortunately, some people mistake God for Santa Claus. They tend to view both of these white-haired men as who we […]

Have you ever said, “I have a bad memory so I can’t possibly memorize a Bible verse?” It doesn’t have […]

There’s one thing most of us have heard or asked at one point or another, “How do I choose the […]

What are some of the thoughts that continually go through your mind? Whether you realize it or not, there’s always […]

Resolutions tend to fall out of our reach because they typically encompass a decision that’s made with other people. The […]

One of the great debates among Christians is whether you should act on what you believe is your purpose in […]

With the new year here, everyone is talking about goals. However, as Christians, we need to also think about vision. […]

We read about angels in the Bible. As believers, we know that what happened then can and does still happen […]

It’s only natural to want to be around people throughout the holiday season. After all, God created us to be […]

Christmas is almost here. Another year has almost passed. Christian discipleship is more important than ever at this time of […]

After seeing the Holy Spirit activate in countless ways in other believers’ lives, you want this in your own life. […]

Have you ever stopped to wonder if miracles do happen today? After all, many people loosely float around the word […]

Christians aren’t immune to having estranged children. You may even be a professing Christian. Taking that a step further, you […]

There are thousands of God’s promises found throughout the Bible. All of God’s Word is a promise. These are things […]

Although you say you want to have a good marriage, you need to pause long enough to ask yourself: Am […]

You’ve found the mate of your dreams. They’re good-looking, and they have a great personality. The time you spent together […]

This year is moving quickly, and now we find Thanksgiving 2021 is upon us. Growing up, we were taught that […]

You look around, and you see many marriages are in a state of disrepair today. As Christians, we aren’t immune […]

Have you found yourself feeling more anxious or apathetic than usual? Are you having problems sleeping? Do these things have […]

There are so many things happening in the world around us today. Things seem to be spinning out of control. […]

You’ve been feeling a lot of stress and anxiety in your life recently. Maybe it’s because of how busy your […]

Do you find yourself losing control of your emotions? Has this been something with which you’re struggling? Maybe it’s even […]

A lot is going on in the world we’re living in today. You’re bombarded with news, social media, and tasks […]

You want what’s best for your church. This reason is why you pray for it and attend each Sunday. It’s […]

You appreciate all that your pastor does for you. The church that they serve has been a true blessing in […]

You know that your pastor is the spiritual leader of your church (Titus 1:5). This reason is why you’ve taken […]

When you think about your church, one of the first people who may come to mind is your pastor. After […]

You may find that you struggle with loving your own family sometimes. When you come to church, you may find […]

You value your church and the work that it’s doing in the world. Maybe you’d even like to play more […]

You’ve found a church you enjoy attending. It’s feeding you spiritually, and the pastor shows you he does care about […]

So you feel called to do Christ’s work while you’re here on Earth. You believe that the Great Commission (Matthew […]

Many different types of chronic illnesses exist today. You may even have one of them that you’re dealing with yourself. […]

There are many faces and signs of brokenness in our world today. Although we’d prefer to avoid these things, we […]

Then came Peter to him, and said, Lord, how oft shall my brother sin against me, and I forgive him? […]

In the story of the Prodigal Son, Jesus teaches us about “wild living.” This parable has much to say about […]

Have you lost a friend or loved one? Do you feel like your life has ended because of their death? […]

Sometimes life’s circumstances may cause you to lose faith in God. They can also cause you to feel like God’s […]

Before you can pray for Christians in Afghanistan it’s important to understand something about them and the situation they’re faced […]

Dwelling on the negative and remaining in a depressed state is unhealthy. After a while, you’ll feel like you’re moving backward instead of forward. The good news is that you can also get yourself right out of that melancholy mood!

Relationships are tough, but as much as is possible, the Lord wants us to repair relationships with those that He has given to us.

Angels are sometimes dressed as a stranger, and the hospitality we show towards people leads us to blessings we do not expect.

There is no such thing as a perfect family. We received a command to bear with each other and to forgive one another. It is because, inside a circle of family, everyone matters. 

Time is a gift we can give to our family as it fills the emptiness of every situation and fills the gaps of absence. We must make an effort to show our family that we prioritize them, let them know that we are here, let them feel the affection they need. 

There will be no other things that can compare with the support, loyalty, and love that our family gives. Having a family who cares, accepts our flaws, and loves us for who we are is priceless. Our families are the roots that nourish.

God’s desire is not for us to handle our own problems but to turn to Him immediately when the trial starts, not as a last resort. 

Let’s get our pride in check and recognize where our gifts are from before Satan has a heyday with it. Pride is his favorite and we know how his story ends.

A filthy mouth always hinders our relationship with the Lord. Jesus says that it’s not what goes into our mouth’s that defiles it but what comes out. He also taught that out of the abundance of the heart, the mouth speaks.

The testing of your faith produces patience. God wants us to be so dependent on Him that we can’t even walk without holding His hand. Maybe His desire is not for us to handle our own problems but to turn to Him immediately when the trial starts, not as a last resort. 

Bear one another’s burdens and so fulfill the law of Christ. Love them where they are. Understand where they are and why they are there. Help them bear their burdens.

Let’s be the light and be doers of the word, not just hearers. Give God credit for what He is doing! Every good and perfect gift is from HIM!

The petty annoyances we come across hardly measure up to what Jesus endured for us and what He asks us to endure for Him. Be quick to hear the voice of God, not all the noise, and slow to speak. Listen for the voice of GOD to instruct you on how to respond, and if He doesn’t say a word, then maybe you shouldn’t either.

God commanded, under the law to love our neighbor as ourselves. All neighbors…smart ones, dumb ones, tall ones, short ones, the beautiful and the not so beautiful, the rich and the poor, the saved and the lost. We are to love them all. Love is THAT important.

What giants are you facing? Recognize as believers and followers of Christ that we have been given ALL authority over the enemy. Luke 10:19 – Behold, I give unto you power to tread on serpents and scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy: and nothing shall by any means hurt you.

If we want more from God we must be willing to give more. We must be willing to lay aside all filthiness and all overflow of wickedness. Salvation is the first step, and Jesus did all of the hard work for us. All we have to do is admit we have sinned, accept the forgiveness that Christ sacrificed his life for and yield ourselves to Him.

According to Jesus, the only way to enter into the Kingdom is to KNOW Him. That means to have a personal intimate relationship with Him.

Being with like-minded believers can encourage us in our spiritual journey as we seek to follow and serve the Lord, which is why developing a church family is so important.

As we grow in our faith, there will be circumstances that arise that will challenge the things God has told us that He will do. Maybe you are in the midst of the storm wondering if God is going to answer your prayers.

When we ask for wisdom, we must ask in faith with no doubting. We must use the opportunities, that are presented by God, to train us to hear His voice. 

Seeking the lost is the mission of many churches; as it should be. The Greatest Commandment calls on us to make disciples, but for it to be a successful mission, we must first look inward.

Sometimes when we look around at our circumstances and feel the weight of the pressures of this world, it’s hard to believe that we are loved. How can God allow the hard trials of life if He is good? How can He allow good people to suffer if He loves us?

So what does it mean to love our enemies? Consider Jesus. Jesus faced enemies everywhere he went and continues to face them to this day. He often showed love to his enemies by feeding them, teaching them, and treating them with compassion