2 Corinthians 4:7-18Paul's resume reads like a disaster: flogged five times, beaten with rods, stoned, shipwrecked, robbed, hungry, cold, and imprisoned. Yet he writes, "We are hard pressed on every s...  Read More

1 Thessalonians 5:16-18Corrie ten Boom refused to thank God for the fleas infesting her concentration camp barracks—until she realized those very fleas kept the guards away, allowing the women to stud...  Read More

Phillipans 4:11-13 Paul discovered something countercultural: contentment isn't about getting everything you want; it's about realizing you already have everything you need. In our comparison-driven s...  Read More

2 Kings 8:6-17When Gehazi saw the Aramean army surrounding them, he saw only death. But when Elisha prayed for his eyes to be opened, he saw something greater—God's angelic army outnumbering their ene...  Read More

Philippians 4:6-7The Apostle Paul, writing from prison with chains on his wrists, gives us a revolutionary command: don't worry, pray instead. This isn't denial of our circumstances; it's a decision t...  Read More

Colossians 3:15-17We were challenged to make thanksgiving more than just a day, but a lifestyle. Paul exhorts us to let the peace of Christ rule in our hearts and to be thankful. He even tells us to d...  Read More

Romans 5:1-5The message touched on the immense suffering experienced by those with leprosy - physical, emotional, and spiritual pain. Yet even in such dire circumstances, there is hope in Christ. Paul...  Read More

Matthew 18:21-35Today's passage tells the parable of the unforgiving servant. In our message, we were challenged to extend the grace we've received to others, particularly those society might consider...  Read More

Ephesians 2:1-10The message emphasized that "grace begets gratitude." We heard how Jesus healed ten lepers, but only one returned to give thanks. This Samaritan recognized the transformative power of ...  Read More

Psalm 103:1-5Sunday's message reminded us of the power of gratitude. The pastor shared a story about a woman with leprosy who wanted to sing "Count Your Many Blessings." Despite her suffering, she cho...  Read More

1 Corinthians 6:19-20; 1 Timothy 4:7-8The message reminded us that our bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit and must be cared for to glorify God. Today's readings reinforce this, calling us to honor ...  Read More

Ephesians 4:17-24; Colossians 3:1-4The message stressed the importance of renewing our thinking as part of holistic discipleship. Today's passages call us to put off our old self and put on the new se...  Read More