Monthly Archive: May 2013

Will You Join Jesus in His Work?

When he saw the crowds, he had compassion on them, because they were harassed and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd. Then he said to his disciples, “The harvest is plentiful but the workers are few. Ask...

Encourage Someone Today

“So then, we must pursue what promotes peace and what builds up one another.” (Romans 14:19 HCSB) As Pastor Rick prepares us for the Decade of Destiny, remember to support those around you who are preparing, too....

You Have a Choice

“You have been set free from sin and have become slaves to righteousness.” (Romans 6:18 NIV) For years I wandered away from God, and my image of that time is that of a traveler on a trail...

Walking with a Broken Leg

Before this faith came, we were held prisoners by the law, locked up until faith should be revealed. So the law was put in charge to lead us to Christ that we might be justified by faith....

Until We’re Fully Known

Now we see but a poor reflection as in a mirror; then we shall see face to face. Now I know in part; then I shall know fully, even as I am fully known. 1 Corinthians 13:12...

A Leader Who Serves or a Servant Who Leads

“But I have prayed for you, Simon, that your faith may not fail. And when you have turned back, strengthen your brothers.” (Luke 22:32 NIV) When Jesus tells Peter he’s prayed for him, he explains this specific...

Truth: Sailing on God’s Spirit-Wind

Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us. Ephesians 3:20 (NIV) In faith, I know this to be true:...

Truth: My God Since Birth

From birth I was cast upon you; from my mother’s womb you have been my God. Psalm 22:10 (NIV) In faith, I know this to be true: God spoke me into my mother’s womb, and he has...

You Are Unique — Believe it!

“My only aim is to finish the race and complete the task the Lord Jesus has given me—the task of testifying to the good news of God’s grace.” (Acts 20:24 NIV) You’re the only person in the...

Jesus Never Looked Down on Others

“Think of what you were when you were called. Not many of you were wise by human standards; not many were influential; not many were of noble birth.” (1 Corinthians 1:26 NIV) Jesus never looked down on...