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Most of us recognize that taking the life of another person is a sin against God and humanity. The 6th Commandment states, “You shall not murder.” That seems pretty straight forward and most of us can readily agree. However, in Matthew, Jesus expands on the offense by saying... Read More →

Prayer is a discipline that we all need in our lives, but one that is difficult to master. Mastery has nothing to do with the eloquence of our prayers, but rather with the dedication and humility with which we approach prayer. Many people pray only when there is a 911 emergency.... Read More →

Heart disease is the #1 cause of death in America for both men and women. It kills thousands of people each day. The Bible tells us there’s another heart disease that affects human beings wherever they live—spiritual heart disease. When the Old Testament prophet, Jeremiah, spoke... Read More →

The church grew rapidly after the resurrection. With the Day of Pentecost thousands became Christ-followers. Many of those coming into the church were poor and struggling. Barnabas, a fellow Christian, saw their need and sold a piece of land bringing all the proceeds to the... Read More →

In hockey it is the goalie’s job to defend the net and keep the other team from scoring. In parenting it is the parent’s job to defend their child’s heart and mind and keep Satan from scoring. This is a challenging and difficult job and often a hard fight to do what God wants.... Read More →

As parents most of us want to be homerun hitters when it comes to raising our children. We want to hit a grand slam and knock the ball out of the park when it comes to parenting. In order to be that kind of parent our focus must be on the things that will improve our game…the... Read More →

Parenting is not a game, yet it requires good coaching, an efficient game plan, team effort, and an eye on the goal. In Deuteronomy 6, God’s Word says that parents are to teach their children about Him all the time; they are to live with a constant awareness of His presence and... Read More →

This 6-week class will deal with some of the gods that war for our hearts. Have you ever thought that perhaps all sin springs from the same source — IDOLATRY. While we may not see many “graven images” in our world today, there are still countless gods... Read More →

In Daniel chapter 4 we read an interesting story about King Nebuchadnezzar and his encounter with the living God. The king was the ruler over the most feared and prosperous empire of the day. Nebuchadnezzar’s wealth and power had created a monster of pride in his heart the God... Read More →