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To Be Clear
The transformed life that does justice, embraces faithful love and walks humbly with God is the enemy of racism.
charissejones0
Jun 12, 20202 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


Mom's Hands
An author, whose name is unknown to me, likened motherhood to a crazy quilt and called it “Love’s Masterpiece.”
charissejones0
May 8, 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


Spiritual Warfare
The weapon we have is love. It is the only weapon needed to defeat the enemy of the Church.
charissejones0
Apr 24, 20202 min read


Resurrection and Rebirth
The resurrection of Jesus shows the human story does not end with the finality of death, but continues with everlasting life in Jesus.
charissejones0
Apr 17, 20205 min read


What's Good About Good Friday
All things do work together for good for the ones who love God, but sometime the good is not immediately visible.
charissejones0
Apr 10, 20202 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


Discovering Self
This time of social distancing is a time in which we can discover something about ourselves and one another.
charissejones0
Mar 27, 20204 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


The Lamb of God
God makes a proposal in II Chronicles 7:14 that needs our reviewing and action. It says; “If my people who are called by my name humble...
charissejones0
Feb 28, 20202 min read


Those Who Jesus Loved
But it is the awesome and radical love that Jesus offers that leads to healing and reconnection.
chloe e
Feb 14, 20205 min read


Building Relationships
As a rule, good human relationships don't just happen. They may begin with a chance encounter, but they continue with effort. Not that it...
charissejones0
Feb 7, 20201 min read


Belonging
I visited in the home of an active church member in Jacksonville, Fla. She said that she had been in the church over 25 years but did not...
charissejones0
Jan 31, 20201 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.
charissejones0
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
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