In Second Corinthians 1 Paul tells the Corinthian church that when he was in Asia he and Timothy had been so afflicted that they “despaired of life itself” (2 Cor 1:8). While they felt as though they would die from the affliction, he says this was so that they would not rely on themselves “but…

In his letter to the Colossians the apostle Paul calls out a member of their church: Epaphras, who is one of you, a servant of Christ Jesus, greets you, always struggling on your behalf in his prayers, that you may stand mature and fully assured in all the will of God. Colossians 4:12 ESV Epaphras…

As we spend time in prayer today, let our mouths be filled with praise. As the psalmist wrote many centuries ago, our God is great and greatly to be praised. Greatly to be praised—not adequately to be praised and certainly not barely to be praised—greatly to be praised! “I will extol you, my God and…

I saw this online yesterday: “Those born in the year 2000 turn 36 years old this year.” While the math doesn’t work, it sure feels like it! With the newly-released federal guidelines recommending social distancing be extended until April 30, in a few weeks they will turn 75. Today, let’s pray for those who are…

During this statewide lockdown, we are unable to be the gathered assembly, so let’s be the scattered assembly! As before, watch the song videos and sing along, listen to the Scripture reading, watch the childrens’ story and a message from J-T, give, and then pray, knowing that we’re doing so together, even as we are…