“So Christ himself gave the apostles, the prophets, the evangelists, the pastors and teachers, to equip his people for works of service, so that the body of Christ may be built up until we all reach unity in the faith and in the knowledge of the Son of God and become mature, attaining to the whole measure of the fullness of Christ. Then we will no longer be infants, tossed back and forth by the waves, and blown here and there by every wind of teaching and by the cunning and craftiness of people in their deceitful scheming. Instead, speaking... Read more >>

“For I want very much to see you, so I may impart to you some spiritual gift to strengthen you, that is, to be mutually encouraged by each other’s faith, both yours and mine.” Romans 1:11-12 HCSB When I read these verses, I can hear the Apostle Paul’s heartbeat for the ministry of the Kingdom of God. He recognizes the calling on his life to impart spiritual wisdom to fellow believers, the power of being in the presence of brothers and sisters in the faith, and the necessity of mutual encouragement. If Paul, the great evangelist and church planter, needed... Read more >>

“Let the elders who rule well be counted worthy of double honor, especially those who labor in the word and doctrine. For the Scripture says, “You shall not muzzle an ox while it treads out the grain,” and, “The laborer is worthy of his wages.”” - 1 Timothy 5:17-18 This Sunday, October 9th is Pastors Appreciation Sunday, and an amazing opportunity for you and your Church family to show appreciation to the Pastors that God has given to your local congregation! They are the ones that God Himself hand-picked for the critical work of shepherding His people, keeping watch over dozens, hundreds, or even tens of thousands of souls week... Read more >>

How can a young man keep his way pure? By keeping it according to Your word. With all my heart I have sought You; Do not let me wander from Your commandments. Your word I have treasured in my heart, That I may not sin against You. Blessed are You, O LORD; Teach me Your statutes. With my lips I have told of All the ordinances of Your mouth. I have rejoiced in the way of Your testimonies, As much as in all riches. I will meditate on Your precepts And regard Your ways. I shall delight in Your statutes;... Read more >>

"Therefore I want the men in every place to pray, lifting up holy hands, without wrath and dissension." 1 Timothy 2:8 Over the past months, the Lord has continued to challenge us to Exalt the Lord Who Has Established Us! Jeremiah 33:2-3 reads in the Amplified Bible, “Thus says the LORD who made the earth, the LORD who formed it to establish it--the LORD is His name, ‘Call to Me and I will answer you, and tell you [and even show you] great and mighty things, [things which have been confided and hidden], which you do not know and understand and cannot... Read more >>

In Him we have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of our wrongdoings, according to the riches of His grace. Ephesians 1:7 Whether you’re already planning your next tee time or you’ve never picked up a golf club, The Mulligan movie will encourage, challenge, and inspire you. It is a parable of grace, forgiveness, and restoration, set against the backdrop of a powerful businessman’s crumbling personal life and struggling golf game. When an arrogant executive, Paul, seeks help for his golf skills, a wise old golf pro enters his life and begins mentoring him, pointing this man who is far... Read more >>

God makes a home for the lonely; He leads out the prisoners into prosperity, Only the rebellious live in parched lands. Psalm 68:6 LIFEMARK is the first Kendrick Brothers production based on a true story, and God truly orchestrated the perfect timing for the release of a film that addresses themes of unwanted pregnancy, family bonds, God’s grace, and Holy Spirit-led reconciliation. What the Lord began with a few friends sharing an impactful documentary in 2019 has now become the biggest Kendrick Brothers production yet. LIFEMARK is showing in theaters across the country this weekend for audiences to enjoy through... Read more >>

Now you followed my teaching, conduct, purpose, faith, patience, love, perseverance, persecutions, and sufferings, such as happened to me at Antioch, at Iconium and at Lystra; what persecutions I endured, and out of them all the Lord rescued me! 2 Timothy 3:10-11 Greetings! As we step from August into September, we continue to pray for everyone in the sphere of Education as some schools are just getting back after Labor Day while others have already put in a month of hard work. We then turn our focus throughout September on praying for the Business/Workplace sphere – not leaving Education behind,... Read more >>

“Therefore, since we also have such a great cloud of witnesses surrounding us, let’s rid ourselves of every obstacle and the sin which so easily entangles us, and let’s run with endurance the race that is set before us.” Hebrews 12:1 NASB This biblical reference to athletic competitions is a rare moment where the ancient culture of the Apostle Paul’s day collides with our modern lifestyle – sporting events are still a pillar of the culture and provide great opportunities to leverage common understanding of sports to apply spiritual lessons. In our day, sports encourage young people to be active,... Read more >>

“Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you. For everyone who asks receives, and the one who seeks finds, and to the one who knocks it will be opened. Or what person is there among you who, when his son asks for a loaf of bread, will give him a stone? Or if he asks for a fish, he will not give him a snake, will he? So if you, despite being evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your... Read more >>