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Waiting
Are you tired of waiting for either a vaccine or for COVID-19 to just go away? I am. Are you tired of waiting to be released from...
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Jun 26, 20202 min read


Beloved
I pray that you find rest under the protection of God and seek strength there. It has been an honor to serve you at this time.
charissejones0
Jun 19, 20203 min read


We Are the Church
After getting right with God these early believers fell in love with each other.
charissejones0
Jun 5, 20202 min read


Pentecost Power
Many of you know that I have a pre-ministry history with automobile racing. At I.V.’s Tire Shop in Tampa we made racing recaps for both...
charissejones0
May 29, 20202 min read


Road to Reopening
There are many things to be considered, such as wearing masks; seating arrangements; removal from the pews of hymnals, Bibles, connect cards
charissejones0
May 22, 20202 min read


The Way
Over the past six weeks we have heard the message again and again to follow social distancing, wash our hands regularly, wear a mask if...
charissejones0
May 15, 20202 min read


Standing on the Shoulders of Giants
The truth is that we all need to be reminded that sometimes things do not work out the way we had hoped.
charissejones0
May 1, 20205 min read


God's Got This
It is an understatement to say that life as we know it has been drastically changed. In a very short time, the old normal has become the...
charissejones0
Apr 3, 20202 min read


God's Prescription for Life
The Bible is full of prescriptions that God has left for us to take—but so often we don’t open this container either. In the Gospel of John,
charissejones0
Mar 6, 20202 min read


Epiphany Means Manifestation
The season of Epiphany began on January 6 and has as its theme mission and outreach. The Magi found the new born king. God has manifested...
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Jan 24, 20201 min read


Following a Star
The season of Epiphany, which began January 6, reminds us that God excludes no one and neither should we.
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Jan 10, 20201 min read


God Continues to Surprise
Because we trust God we always receive His surprises fully expecting Him to show us what to do next.
charissejones0
Jan 3, 20201 min read


A Final Thought
Pray about everything! The Apostle Paul wrote in the verses above—don’t worry, pray.
charissejones0
Dec 27, 20194 min read


Grateful for Family
In whatever season you find yourself in, I encourage you to press on after Jesus, the model and perfecter of our faith.
charissejones0
Nov 8, 20195 min read


Like-Minded
Paul wrote a letter to the church in Philippi to encourage them to be like-minded.
charissejones0
Nov 1, 20193 min read


Stand Firm
I believe life is like this train ride. We are often tossed around as life changes directions on us without much notice.
charissejones0
Oct 4, 20193 min read


Strangers
The Apostle Peter seems to want the followers of Jesus in his day to understand that this is the reality of their existence. They are strang
charissejones0
Sep 6, 20194 min read


Testing
Life is going to throw us tests. We are going to be faced with situations that allow us to shine.
charissejones0
Aug 23, 20194 min read


Renewal and Hip Hop
We have been silent witnesses of evil deeds; we have been drenched by many storms; we have learnt the arts of equivocation and pretense;
charissejones0
Aug 16, 20195 min read


Where They Are
How many times have you really looked around as you drive through town? The reality is we are very much creatures of habit.
charissejones0
Aug 9, 20193 min read
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