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

Psalm 23 Pastor Rachael This week is VBS week! Probably one of the biggest weeks of my year as a children’s pastor. At VBS, we will be taking a three-day deep dive into Psalm 23. Psalm 23 “The Lord is my shepherd, I lack nothing. He makes me lie down in green pastures, he leads me beside quiet waters, he refreshes my soul. He guides me along the right paths for his name’s sake. Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod

June 1st Pastor Ken For today’s devotion, I want to defer to the late Charles Spurgeon. Joel 2:32 (KJV) And it shall come to pass, that whosoever shall call on the name of the Lord shall be delivered… “Why do I not call on His name? Why do I run to this neighbor and that when God is so near and will hear my faintest call? Why do I sit down and devise schemes and invent plans? Why not at once roll myself and my burden upon the Lord? I need not ask whether I may call on Him

Memorial Day Pastor David Today, people throughout our nation will be honoring the estimated 1.3 million Americans who gave up their lives fighting for our freedom. They will be going to grave sites and dropping off flowers, they’ll be posting patriotic messages on social media and even barbecuing hotdogs and hamburgers all in honor of those 1.3 million. When speaking on death, Paul wanted to encourage those who were facing it by reminding them of the resurrection: 1 Corinthi

May 18th Pastor Joy In Judges 13-15 we hear of one of Israel’s judges, Samson. When I was a little girl, my cousins and I would put on plays for our families whenever we were together for big gatherings. One of these plays was the story of Samson and Delilah. So, I grew up thinking how awesome and heroic Samson was. My perspective was simply that God used Samson as a mighty warrior to defeat the enemies of Israel. Now, I wasn’t completely wrong. God does use Samson to defeat

Finding the Positive in People Pastor Rachael For today's devotional I would like to share with you an excerpt from a book that I am reading called Eat the Frog First by Ryan Frank. It is way too easy to focus on the negatives, on how that person drives you nuts, on how they don't contribute, or how they question everything. Why don't they do it like you do? Why doesn't she do it like you do? Why doesn't he respond the way you want him to respond? Why won't he do this? Why

Stand Still Pastor Ken Exodus 14:13 (KJV) Stand still and see the salvation of the Lord. These words are God’s command to the Christian who feels he’s been painted into a corner. He can’t retreat. He can’t go forward. He can’t go to the left or to the right. What is he supposed to do? He is to “stand still.” Okay, but what exactly is standing still? It is a matter of positioning yourself so as to listen for the voice of God. Don’t listen to despair, for despair would say,