• The Relationship between Law and Grace – pt 2

    Alison Crawford

    Think of the relationship between law and grace as you would a cup filled with refreshing cool water. The law is like a container for God’s grace through Christ. The law provides a structural framework to hold the water of life, but in itself it cannot produce life. A cup will do you no good...

  • The Relationship between Law and Grace – pt 1

    Alison Crawford

    How can learning about the law benefit me and what does it have to do with grace? Let me answer your question with another question. How could we understand the value of Jesus placing his blood on the mercy seat unless we first know that a mercy seat existed? Where do we find our information...

  • Absolute Surrender

    Javan Smith

    As a follower of Jesus Christ, do you live a life of absolute surrender? Is there any area of your life in which you have tried to maintain some degree of control? Before you answer these questions too hastily, here is a simple litmus test. Do you often find yourself anxious, unsettled, or restless? If...

  • The Lord’s Majestic Creation

    Pastor Regina Smith 

    As I sit outside this beautiful spring morning, having quiet time with the Lord, I am reminded of the majesty of our creator. Listening to the waterfall, enamored by the cardinals with their flamboyant red feathers, watching all the different birds feasting from the bird feeder, enchanted by their sweet chirping, enjoying the fish swimming...

  • Are You Hearing The Code of The New Covenant?

    Chris Barhorst

    I recall the story of a young man and his attempts at finding a job during the lean years of the great depression. Jobs were very scarce in those days, so he would have to respond promptly, to any employment opportunities that became available. One day he saw an ad from a local company in...