June 20, 2023“Humble yourselves before the Lord, and he will lift you up.” – James 4:10   Waiting can be a humbling experience. It tests our patience, challenges our desires for control, and reveals the condition of our hearts. The story of King David’s journey to the throne serves as a powerful example of how humility is cultivated in the waiting and how it paves the way for God’s blessings. Even...  Read More

June 19, 2023“Be still before the Lord and wait patiently for him.” – Psalm 37:7   Waiting on God can be a challenging and sometimes discouraging experience. We eagerly anticipate the fulfillment of His promises, wondering when and how they will come to pass. In the midst of our waiting, the story of David serves as an inspiring example of how to build our faith and trust in God’s perfect timing. ...  Read More

June 17, 2023“I will extol the Lord at all times; His praise will always be on my lips.” – Psalm 34:1   In our journey of faith, it is essential to remember that our thankfulness and praise to God should not be dictated by our circumstances. Too often, we base our gratitude on the blessings we receive or the challenges we overcome, allowing our joy to fluctuate according to the ebb and flow of lif...  Read More

June 16, 2023“But seek first His kingdom and His righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.” – Matthew 6:33    In our modern world, we are surrounded by a plethora of conveniences and luxuries that previous generations could only dream of. From advanced technology to abundant resources, we have everything we need at our fingertips. Yet, in the midst of this abundance, it is ...  Read More

June 15, 2023“But in fact Christ has been raised from the dead, the first fruits of those who have fallen asleep.” – 1 Corinthians 15:20  If you have been following along with us, over the last week we have looked at answering a question Paul addresses in 1 Corinthians 15. And that question is, what does it mean if Jesus wasn’t raised from the dead? We discussed how our preaching is in vain. Our f...  Read More

June 14, 2023“If in Christ we hope in this life only, we are of all people most to be pitied.” – 1 Corinthians 15:19  Over the last week, we have looked at a question Paul raised in 1 Corinthians 15. And that question is what would it mean for those of us who are followers of Christ if Jesus had not been resurrected from the dead?  We have already looked at 6 of the 7 things Paul addresses in chap...  Read More

June 13, 2023“Then those who have fallen asleep in Christ have perished.” – 1 Corinthians 15:18  If there had been no Easter… meaning there was no resurrection of Jesus Christ after death, what would it mean for us Christians? We have spent the last 5 days looking at what it would mean for us. It would mean our preaching is in vain, our faith is in vain, we are all false witnesses, our faith is wo...  Read More

June 12, 2023“And if Christ has not been raised, your faith is futile and you are still in your sins.” – 1 Corinthians 15:17  As we continue to unpack the question of what it would mean for us Christians, had Jesus not been resurrected… we come to 1 Corinthians 15:17, “And if Christ has not been raised, your faith is futile and you are still in your sins.” Not only would our faith be worthless, bu...  Read More

June 9, 2023“And if Christ has not been raised, then our preaching is in vain and your faith is in vain.” – 1 Corinthians 15:14  If Jesus wasn’t raised from the dead after dying for our sins, our preaching is useless. Every time we gather together, every time you listen to a message online, every time you read a devotional like this one, you are wasting your time.  If Jesus wasn’t resurrected on E...  Read More

June 8, 2023“And if Christ has not been raised, then our preaching is in vain and your faith is in vain.” – 1 Corinthians 15:14  What if Jesus didn’t do what He said He would do? What if there were still bones in His tomb, and Jesus didn’t rise from the grave? What if Easter never happened? What if the story was that God created it, we broke it, and Jesus didn’t fix it? Now, if you have been follo...  Read More

June 7, 2023“Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen.” – Hebrews 11:1  The God we serve is a God of promises. And when He makes a promise, He will keep it. God always does what He says He will do. There is no doubt about it. Your family might fail you. Your friends might fail you. Your girlfriend or boyfriend might fail you. But God will NEVER FAIL YOU.  W...  Read More

June 6, 2023“God is not man, that He should lie, or a son of man, that He should change His mind. Has He said, and will He not do it? Or has He spoken, and will He not fulfill it?” – Numbers 23:19  One thing you never have to question is the authenticity of God. I’m not just talking about His existence; we know He exists. I’m talking about His Word. Unlike Satan, who throws out empty promises that...  Read More