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  4/6/26 Good morning, Beloved,  Acts 1:1-3 - The first account, O Theophilus, I composed, about all that Jesus began to do and teach, 2 until the day when He was taken up to heaven, after He had by the Holy Spirit given orders to the apostles whom He had chosen, 3 to whom He also presented Himself alive after His suffering by many convincing proofs, appearing to them over forty days and speaking about the things concerning the kingdom of God. I know you probably heard preaching about the resurrection yesterday, but it's not a once a year reality, it's an everyday reality, so I'm going to spread more icing on the cake 🎂 today! 😎 In these opening verses, Luke reminds us of something foundational: the Christian faith is not built on feelings, opinions, or stories passed down like myths, nope, it is built on real events. Jesus lived, taught, suffered, died, and after His resurrection, He showed Himself alive with many convincing proofs. This means our faith is rooted in t...

 4/1/26 Good morning, Friends,  Proverbs 10:19 -  When there are many words, transgression is unavoidable, but he who restrains his lips is wise This verse cuts straight to something we all deal with,  our mouths . The more we talk, the more chances we give ourselves to say the wrong thing. Whether it’s speaking too quickly, saying more than needed, gossiping, venting in anger, or trying to prove a point, careless words many times lead to sin. This proverb isn’t saying talking is bad, it’s saying uncontrolled talking is dangerous . Wisdom shows up not just in what we say, but in what we choose not to say. From a deeper perspective, our words reveal what’s going on inside of us. When our hearts are restless, prideful, or frustrated, it usually comes out through our speech. But when God is shaping our hearts, one of the first signs is a growing ability to pause , think, and hold back. Restraining your lips isn’t weakness, it’s strength under control. It’s choosing pea...

 3/18/26 Good morning, Friends,  Matthew 6:30-34 -[30] But if God so clothes the grass of the field, which is alive today and tomorrow is thrown into the furnace, will He not much more clothe you? You of little faith! [31] Do not worry then, saying, ‘What will we eat?’ or ‘What will we drink?’ or ‘What will we wear for clothing?’ [32] For all these things the Gentiles eagerly seek; for your heavenly Father knows that you need all these things. [33] But seek first His kingdom and His righteousness, and all these things will be added to you. [34] “So do not worry about tomorrow; for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own. Jesus is talking to people who are worried about real life needs, like food, clothes, tomorrow, survival. He doesn’t ignore those concerns, but He redirects them. He says, “Seek first God’s kingdom.” He's basically saying " put God first, His rule, His ways, His priorities...  before everything else. Not after our plans...

  3/16/26 Good morning, Friends,  Matthew 6:24 - No one can serve two masters; for either he will hate the one and love the other, or he will be devoted to one and despise the other. You cannot serve God and wealth. Jesus speaks with simple clarity here. He does not say it is difficult to serve two masters, nope, He says it is impossible . Our hearts were created to be fully devoted to one Lord. When we try to divide our loyalty between God and something else like, money, success, comfort, reputation, or control, something will eventually take the top spot. Truth be told, many of us try to balance both. We want to follow God, but we also want security, recognition, and the things the world promises will make life easier. The danger is subtle. Wealth itself is not the problem, but our heart’s attachment to wealth is the problem. When money, status, or material things start determining our decisions, our priorities, and our peace of mind, they quietly move into the place where ...

  2/20/26 Good morning, Friends,  2 Kings 6:16-17 NLT [16] “Don’t be afraid!” Elisha told him. “For there are more on our side than on theirs!” [17] Then Elisha prayed, “O Lord, open his eyes and let him see!” The Lord opened the young man’s eyes, and when he looked up, he saw that the hillside around Elisha was filled with horses and chariots of fire. Elisha’s servant was shook, he was panicking because the enemy army had surrounded them. To him, it looked like game over. But Elisha told him, “Don’t trip, don’t be afraid. We got more on our side than they got on theirs.” Then he prayed, “Lord, open his eyes.” And boom 💥 when God opened the young man’s eyes 👀, he saw the hills full of heavenly firepower 🔥 an army you can’t see with the natural eye. Sometimes what you see in the natural is lying to you. Bills stacked up, stress piling, enemies pressing. It feels like you’re outnumbered, but that’s because you’re only looking with your human eyes. If God opened your spiritual...

  2/16/26 Good morning, Friends,  Psalm 90:1–2  [1] Lord, You have been our dwelling place in all generations. [2] Before the mountains were born or You brought forth the earth and the world, even from everlasting to everlasting, You are God. When Moses prayed these words, he was reminding the people that God isn't some new phenomenon. Before the city was built, the nation was formed, the neighborhood became what it is now, even before your grandma’s grandma even thought about being here, God already was. He’s the same yesterday, today, and forever. We live in a world 🌎 where things change fast, stores close, people move, friendships fall apart, and sometimes even our own plans collapse in the blink of an eye 👁️. But check this: God has ALWAYS been steady. He’s the “dwelling place”, the safe house, the shelter, the spot where you can crash and know you’re covered. You can’t always trust the system, the homies, or even your own strength. But God’s been holding it down fo...