The Garden and the Glory
by Pastor Jeff on June 18th, 2025
06/18/2025“During the days of Jesus’ life on earth, he offered up prayers and petitions with fervent cries and tears to the one who could save him from death, and he was heard because of his reverent submission.”- Hebrews 5:7 (NIV)When we think of Jesus, we often envision the miracles, the authority, the resurrection. But in today’s verse, We are invited into a quieter, more intimate place: the mo... Read More
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Comfort That Overflows
by Pastor Jeff on June 17th, 2025
06/17/2025“Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves receive from God.”- 2 Corinthians 1:3-4 (NIV)When life breaks us open with grief, loss, or discouragement, we often feel like we’re the only ones going through it. In ... Read More
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Set an Example in Every Way
by Pastor Jeff on June 16th, 2025
06/16/2025“Don’t let anyone look down on you because you are young, but set an example for the believers in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith and in purity.”—1 Timothy 4:12 (NIV)Timothy was a young man with a big calling. Tasked with leading a growing and often difficult church, he faced skepticism not because of a lack of gifting, but because of his age. Paul, his mentor, didn’t tell him to a... Read More
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The Good in All Things
by Pastor Jeff on June 15th, 2025
06/15/2025“And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.”- Romans 8:28 (NIV)This is one of the most quoted and beloved verses in all of Scripture, and for good reason. Today’s verse from Romans is a promise we often reach for when life doesn’t make sense. When tragedy strikes, when doors slam shut, or when prayers seem u... Read More
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Fearless Trust
by Pastor Jeff on June 14th, 2025
06/14/2025“Fear of man will prove to be a snare, but whoever trusts in the Lord is kept safe.”- Proverbs 29:25 (NIV)There is something universal about the fear of what others think. It creeps in subtly, whether it’s the anxiety of being judged, the pressure to conform, or the desire to gain approval. This fear can paralyze, manipulate, and even control the direction of our lives. Today’s verse cal... Read More
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From Darkness to Light
by Pastor Jeff on June 13th, 2025
06/13/2025“For he has rescued us from the dominion of darkness and brought us into the kingdom of the Son he loves.”—Colossians 1:13 (NIV)There is something breathtaking about rescue stories. Think about the news headlines when miners trapped deep underground are finally pulled to safety, or when a child lost in the wilderness is miraculously found and carried home. These stories grip our hearts b... Read More
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Joy Comes in the Morning
by Pastor Jeff on June 12th, 2025
06/12/2025“For his anger lasts only a moment, but his favor lasts a lifetime; weeping may stay for the night, but rejoicing comes in the morning.”—Psalm 30:5 (NIV)David wrote these words not just as poetry, but as testimony. This passage is his dedication song for the temple, a reflection on a life of highs and lows, failures and forgiveness, despair and deliverance. And in this single verse, Davi... Read More
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Taking Every Thought Captive
by Pastor Jeff on June 11th, 2025
06/11/2025“We demolish arguments and every pretension that sets itself up against the knowledge of God, and we take captive every thought to make it obedient to Christ.”—2 Corinthians 10:5 (NIV)The battlefield of the Christian life is often not fought on distant shores or in crowded arenas, but within the quiet chambers of the mind. Paul’s words in today’s verse pull back the curtain on this unsee... Read More
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No More Tears
by Pastor Jeff on June 10th, 2025
06/10/2025“‘He will wipe every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death’ or mourning or crying or pain, for the old order of things has passed away.”- Revelation 21:4 (NIV)Imagine standing at the end of a long, hard journey, bruised, weary, and worn. The road has been uphill, the nights dark, and the pain real. And then suddenly, you hear these words: “There will be no more death, or mour... Read More
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The Power of Humble Hearts
by Pastor Jeff on June 9th, 2025
06/09/2025“I tell you that this man, rather than the other, went home justified before God. For all those who exalt themselves will be humbled, and those who humble themselves will be exalted.” - Luke 18:14 (NIV)In this verse, Jesus finishes telling a parable about two men who went to the temple to pray, one a Pharisee and the other a tax collector. The Pharisee stood confidently, listing his reli... Read More
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Bold Prayers, Shaken Places
by Pastor Jeff on June 8th, 2025
06/08/2025“After they prayed, the place where they were meeting was shaken. And they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and spoke the word of God boldly.”— Acts 4:31 (NIV)The early church was under pressure. Peter and John had just been threatened by the religious leaders for preaching in the name of Jesus. Instead of retreating in fear, the believers gathered to pray. They didn’t ask God to mak... Read More
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Stand Firm in Faith
by Pastor Jeff on June 7th, 2025
06/07/2025“Be on your guard; stand firm in the faith; be courageous; be strong.” — 1 Corinthians 16:13 (NIV)In his final instructions to the Corinthian church, Paul doesn’t mince words. He fires off a series of bold commands, almost like a spiritual coach rallying his team before they take the field. These aren’t casual suggestions, they’re a call to spiritual vigilance, stability, and courage in ... Read More
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