October 26th, 2026 Pastor David We are coming up to the season of Halloween celebrations and it’s always a time of year where Christians argue on whether it’s something that the universal church as a whole should participate in. The main argument against participating is because it is seen as a night that celebrates darkness and the demonic. So, no matter where you land on this issue, I thought it would be a good time to go through what scripture tells us to do when it comes

Daily in the Word Pastor Joy “Your word is a lamp to guide my feet and a light for my path.” — Psalm 119:105 We all know that we need food every day to keep our bodies healthy. In a more eternal perspective, our souls need daily nourishment and sustenance from God’s Word. Reading the Bible isn’t simply about checking something off our spiritual to-do list. Scripture is how God teaches us who He is, reminds us of what is true, corrects us when we get off course, and gives us w

Solomon and the Temple Pastor Rachael Solomon was the king of Israel after David. When David was king, he had wanted to build a temple to the Lord, but God told him no. “When your time comes and you rest with your fathers, I will raise up after you your descendant, who will come from your body, and I will establish his kingdom. He will build a house for My name, and I will establish the throne of his kingdom forever.” (2 Samuel 7:12-13). God said that his son, Solomon, would

October 5th, 2026 Pastor Ken For today’s devotion, I want to refer you to an excerpt from the book, “The Songs of Jesus,” by Timothy Keller. Psalm 105:8-11 (NIV) He remembers his covenant forever, the promise he made, for a thousand generations, the covenant he made with Abraham, the oath he swore to Isaac. He confirmed it to Jacob as a decree, to Israel as an everlasting covenant: “To you I will give the land of Canaan as the portion you will inherit.” “God’s promise to give

September 28th, 2026 Pastor David In John 2 we read about the account of Jesus at the wedding ceremony. They knew how to party back then because wedding celebrations could last up to a week. The host of this wedding party runs out of wine and Jesus' mother asks him to help out. There’s a lot of things we could talk about here, like Jesus calling his mom “woman” in the English translation, which wasn’t an insult, but it also wasn't a personal kind of label that a son would hav

September 21st, 2026 Pastor Joy Ezekiel 29:9-10 The land of Egypt will become a desolate wasteland, and the Egyptians will know that I am the LORD. Because you said, ‘The Nile River is mine; I made it’ I am now the enemy of both you and your river. I will make the land of Egypt a totally desolate wasteland, from Migdol to Aswan, as far south as the border of Ethiopia. The Nile was Egypt’s pride and joy, a life-giving river cutting through the middle of the desert. Rather than

Patriot’s Day Pastor Rachael This past Friday was Patriot’s Day. There are so many people that can tell you exactly where they were when the attacks on September 11th, 2001 happened. Personally, I was not old enough to remember, but I have heard the stories from my friends and family members and I cannot imagine the fear and confusion that came with that event, and it is today, on Patriot’s Day, that we remember the loss that happened on that day. But, along with that air of

Happy Labor Day! Pastor Ken Labor Day was originally intended to observe the social and economic achievements of the American worker. However, for most Americans today, it simply marks the end of the summer season. The kids are back in school, football season is gearing up, the fall wreaths will soon be coming out, Christmas is only about one hundred days away, and before long we will be welcoming a new year. With that in mind, how would you say your “labor” for the Lord is c

August 31st, 2026 Pastor Ken Psalm 37:1-6 (NIV) Do not fret because of those who are evil or be envious of those who do wrong; for like the grass they will soon wither, like green plants they will soon die away. Trust in the Lord and do good; dwell in the land and enjoy safe pasture. Take delight in the Lord, and he will give you the desires of your heart. Commit your way to the Lord; trust in him and he will do this: He will make your righteous reward shine like the da

August 24th, 2026 Pastor David It seems that one of the goals of the book of John was to show that Jesus was not just a man walking around the earth, but that he was also God in the flesh. He wasn’t created, he’s always been. John 1:1-2- In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was with God in the beginning. Why does it matter if Jesus was God or not? Because of two reasons: 1. If Jesus was just a man who walked this eart

August 17th, 2026 Pastor Joy In the Psalms, a lament is a heartfelt prayer expressing sorrow, grief, confusion, repentance, or distress while still turning toward God in faith. A lament is not complaining or hopeless despair. It is worship through honesty. The writer brings pain, questions, fear, guilt, or suffering directly to God instead of running from Him. Many psalms are laments, especially those written by David. These prayers often follow a pattern: 1. Cry to God The p

When It’s Time to Move On Pastor Rachael Today I would like to share with you my daily devotional reading. There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens: (Ecclesiastes 3:1 NIV) We often hold tightly to familiar places, comfortable routines, or long-standing relationships, even when they no longer help us grow. Recognizing when a specific season has ended requires deep spiritual discernment and genuine courage. Sometimes, God gently stirs ou

August 3rd, 2026 Pastor Ken I Peter 4:7 (NIV) Therefore, stay alert and clear-minded so you can pray. Peter’s instruction centers around having the right state of mind in prayer. For example, “alert and clear-minded” praying conveys concentrating on aligning yourself with the will of God. To illustrate, consider the story of David and Goliath. From a self-focused and emotional perspective, David was way out of his element; his circumstances were overwhelming. Had Peter been p

July 27th, 2026 Pastor David Romans 6:13 - Do not let any part of your body become an instrument of evil to serve sin. Instead, give yourselves completely to God, for you were dead, but now you have new life. So use your whole body as an instrument to do what is right for the glory of God. Matthew 22:37 - Jesus replied, “‘You must love the LORD your God with all your heart, all your soul, and all your mind. Romans 12:1 -And so, dear brothers and sisters] I plead with you to

July 20th, 2026 Pastor Joy Psalm 96:1-3 Sing a new song to the Lord! Let the whole earth sing to the Lord! Sing to the Lord; praise his name. Each day proclaim the good news that he saves. Publish his glorious deeds among the nations. Tell everyone about the amazing things he does. I see so many instructions here for the Israelites. Sing, proclaim, publish, tell everyone, recognize him, bring your offering. These are commands for his people. And since I am “his people” tha

Mary’s Song of Praise Pastor Rachael Luke 1:46-49 “Mary said, ‘My soul gives glory to the Lord. My spirit delights in God my Savior. He has taken note of me even though I am not considered important. From now on all people will call me blessed. The Mighty One has done great things for me. His name is holy.’” This is the first part of Mary’s hymn of praise (also called the Magnificat or “my soul magnifies the Lord”). This is a hymn of thanksgiving. In her song, Mary is giving

Eternal Life Pastor Ken Luke 10 tells the story of an expert in the law (that is, the Old Testament) who wanted to test the extent of Jesus’ knowledge. So, he asked the question, “What must I do to inherit eternal life?” Jesus answered the question with the parable of the Good Samaritan. We all know the story of the good Samaritan. He rescued a beaten down Jewish traveler when no one else would. And while it teaches us some terrific lessons about human compassion, what does i

Happy Birthday America Pastor Ken Hebrews 3:13 (NIV) But encourage one another daily, as long as it is called “Today,” so that none of you may be hardened by sin’s deceitfulness. This coming Saturday is America’s 250th birthday and in keeping with birthdays, the Lord has bestowed upon all Americans a great gift; the gift of TODAY! TODAY is a manifestation of the grace of God. TODAY is a visible demonstration of His patience and His accessibility. TODAY is an unmerited opport

June 22nd Pastor David Why do the men in our church not have long curly side burns? Why is everyone wearing mixed fabric? Why are we having bacon at men's breakfast? Why are we as Christians not following the laws of Moses? Remember, Jesus never abolished those laws and said that every detail of those laws won’t disappear until its purpose is achieved (Matthew 5:17-18). So, why do Christians in 2026 disregard the practice of the laws of Moses? Galatians 3 gives insight into w

June 15th Pastor Joy Psalm 51:16-17 NLT You do not delight in sacrifice, or I would offer one. You do not want a burnt offering. The sacrifice you desire is a broken spirit. You will not reject a broken and repentant heart, O God. Worship is more than singing songs, lifting hands, or attending church services. True worship begins with honesty before God. In Psalm 51, David cries out after becoming painfully aware of his sin. He does not try to excuse himself, defend his actio