James 5:13-18 Is anyone among you suffering? Let him pray. Is anyone cheerful? Let him sing psalms. Is anyone among you sick? Let him call for the elders of the church, and let them pray over him, anointing him with oil in the name of the Lord. And the prayer of faith will save the […]
This Memorial Day, we pause with grateful hearts to remember and honor those who gave everything so we could live in freedom. My great-grandfather was a WWII veteran who enlisted in the Army before the war even began and served long after it ended. He cherished gathering with family on Memorial Day and the Fourth […]
Following Jesus is never casual—it is wholehearted commitment that must result in sharing Jesus. Like Matthew, who immediately left everything and opened his table to sinners, we are called to invite others to meet the Great Physician. True discipleship flows into koinonia—deep Spirit-unity in the Body of Christ, where we are members of His body, of His flesh and bones. As the early Church in Acts 2 lived in daily fellowship, generosity, and joy, the Lord added to their number daily. The joy of the Lord is our strength. Let us live in visible unity so the world is drawn to Jesus.
God is the Master Builder who, through the cross and resurrection of Jesus Christ, is constructing not merely walls or buildings, but a unified people — His Church — made of living stones. Just as Nehemiah rebuilt the wall while rebuilding the people through prayer, unity, justice, and the Word, we are called to be built up in our most holy faith and to labor together with joy. Every believer is a priest, equipped for ministry, called to think big, act faithfully, and stand as salt and light. A small remnant on the ground floor can change everything. The joy of the Lord is our strength. Will you let Him build you and join the work?
