Perseverance in Doing Good
by Jeff Talarico on May 7th, 2024
5/7/2024"And let us not grow weary of doing good, for in due season we will reap, if we do not give up."- Galatians 6:9 (ESV)Life can be exhausting at times. We face challenges, setbacks, and disappointments that can wear us down and make us feel like giving up. In the world we live in, the one filled with distractions and challenges, it's easy to grow weary in doing good. The apostle Paul's words... Read More
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Love One Another
by Pastor Jeff on May 6th, 2024
5/6/2024"Dear friends, since God so loved us, we also ought to love one another."- 1 John 4:11 NIVIn this simple yet profound verse, the apostle John captures the essence of Christian living: love. He begins by reminding us of the incomprehensible love of God. It is a love that surpasses understanding, a love that is unconditional, sacrificial, and boundless. God's love for us is the foundation up... Read More
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Casting Your Cares
by Pastor Jeff on May 5th, 2024
5/5/2024"Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you."- 1 Peter 5:7 (NIV)Let’s face the truth, in the hustle and bustle of life, it's easy to feel weighed down by worries, anxieties, and stresses. Yet, right in the middle of it all, God extends an invitation to us to: "Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you."Sure, it's easy to become overwhelmed with worry and stress. We m... Read More
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The Darkness is as Light to God
by Pastor Jeff on May 4th, 2024
5/04/2024"If I say, 'Surely the darkness will hide me and the light become night around me,' even the darkness will not be dark to you; the night will shine like the day, for darkness is as light to you."- Psalm 139:11-12 NIVIn this thing called life, we often find ourselves in moments of darkness—times of confusion, despair, or uncertainty. In these moments, it's easy to feel lost, as if the dark... Read More
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Embracing God's Strength in Weakness
by Pastor Jeff on May 3rd, 2024
5/3/2024"But he said to me, 'My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.' Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ’s power may rest on me." - 2 Corinthians 12:9 NIVIn a world that often celebrates strength, it can be challenging to embrace our weaknesses. Yet, in this verse, Paul reminds us of a profound truth: God's strength shin... Read More
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Persistent Prayer
by Pastor Jeff on May 2nd, 2024
5/2/2024"Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful."- Colossians 4:2 NIVIn today’s verse, the apostle Paul encourages believers to devote themselves to prayer. This instruction isn't just a casual suggestion; it's a call to prioritize prayer in our lives. Paul emphasizes three key aspects of prayer: devotion, watchfulness, and thankfulness.First, Paul urges us to be devoted to praye... Read More
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Justice and Righteousness
by Pastor Jeff on May 1st, 2024
5/1/2024"But let justice roll down like waters, and righteousness like an ever-flowing stream."- Amos 5:24 ESVIn the book of Amos, we encounter a profound call for justice and righteousness. This verse shows us the essence of God's desire for His people: a life marked by justice and righteousness. It reminds us of what God requires of us. It is not about elaborate sacrifices or grand gestures, but... Read More
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Power. Hope. Strength.
by Pastor Jeff on April 30th, 2024
4/30/2024"His divine power has given us everything we need for a godly life through our knowledge of him who called us by his own glory and goodness." - 2 Peter 1:3 (NIV)In today’s reading, we are reminded of the incredible promise that God has given us everything we need for a life of godliness through His divine power.We have been given an incredible gift - the gift of abundant provision through... Read More
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God Rejoices Over You
by Pastor Jeff on April 29th, 2024
4/29/2024“The Lord your God is in your midst, a mighty one who will save; he will rejoice over you with gladness; he will quiet you by his love; he will exult over you with loud singing.” - Zephaniah 3:17In this powerful verse from the book of Zephaniah, we see the incredible love and joy that God has for His people. It is a reminder that no matter what we may be going through, God is always with ... Read More
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Who Among You?
by Pastor Jeff on April 28th, 2024
4/28/2024“Who is wise and understanding among you? Let them show it by their good life, by deeds done in the humility that comes from wisdom.” - James 3:13 NIVIn today’s verse, we are challenged to reflect on the true nature of wisdom and understanding. It’s not merely about what we know or profess, but how we live our lives. Wisdom is something that we all desire to have in our lives. We seek kno... Read More
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Fear Without Being Afraid
by Pastor Jeff on April 27th, 2024
4/27/2024“The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom, and knowledge of the Holy One is understanding.” - Proverbs 9:10In the busyness of life, wisdom often takes a backseat to our immediate desires and concerns. Yet, our verse today reminds us that true wisdom begins with reverence for the Lord. This reverence isn’t a trembling fear, but a deep respect and awe for the Almighty.When we acknowl... Read More
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Trusting in the Lord
by Pastor Jeff on April 26th, 2024
4/25/2024“Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight.”- Proverbs 3:5-6 NIVOur world filled with uncertainties and complexities, the call to trust in the Lord with all our hearts can seem daunting. Yet, as believers, we are called to lean not on our own understanding but to place our full confide... Read More
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