Category Archives: Discipleship

A Psalm For When We Complain And Forget

Posted on November 8, 2024 by pastormike

Psalm 136 is a great Psalm to remind us of when we complain and forget the steadfast love of the Lord no matter what the circumstances.         Like Israel of old, we are every bit as prone … Continue reading →

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You Are Not Alone

Posted on October 25, 2024 by pastormike

Following our salvation conversion, we are not alone. We are now indwelt by the Holy Spirit and are to be in submission to His leading. The Christian walk is a walk led by and empowered by the Holy Spirit, not … Continue reading →

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Wait, Be Quiet!

Posted on October 11, 2024 by pastormike

Can you wait and be quiet before the Lord? If there is anything I know about myself, it is that I am a person of action. The idea of waiting on someone else to get things done had to be … Continue reading →

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Joy In The Midst of Circumstances

Posted on January 26, 2024 by pastormike

Colossians 1:24 (ESV) 24 Now I rejoice in my sufferings for your sake, and in my flesh I am filling up what is lacking in Christ’s afflictions for the sake of his body, that is, the church, Do you have … Continue reading →

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A World Turned Upside Down

Posted on January 23, 2024 by pastormike

It does seem to be a common comment as of late as we look at the world around us.  “The world is upside down,  and its values run to the extremes of depravity!  What was once not spoken of aloud … Continue reading →

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James, On Works And Faith

Posted on January 23, 2024 by pastormike

James 2:14-26 is often misunderstood.  And a great many hang their interpretive hat on vs. 17, 21-26 James 2:17 (ESV) 17 So also faith by itself, if it does not have works, is dead. James 2:21–26 (ESV) 21 Was not … Continue reading →

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Looking For Open Doors

Posted on March 17, 2023 by pastormike

1 Corinthians 16:9 (ESV) 9 for a wide door for effective work has opened to me, and there are many adversaries. Looking for open doors? It is a common response to difficult circumstances or important decisions for a Christian to … Continue reading →

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The Futility Of Horizontal Affirmation

Posted on March 9, 2023 by pastormike

Have you ever been caught up in the futility of horizontal affirmation? Built into every one of us is the desire to find affirmation from others such as friends, family, and society at large. And we seek the approval to … Continue reading →

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Living With Eternity In MInd

Posted on February 9, 2023 by pastormike

Devotional for 2/9/23 “Living With Eternity In Mind” 

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Walk By Faith Not Sight

Posted on February 2, 2023 by pastormike

Devotional for 2/2/23 “Walk By Faith Not Sight”

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