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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...
charissejones0
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


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


Altogether Hope
by Rev. Garrett Rocha Considering the subject of hope, the thing that readily comes to my mind is superheroes. American culture today has...
charissejones0
Dec 6, 20193 min read


Almost Christmas
This Sunday is the first Sunday in Advent. It is the beginning of the Church calendar and the season through which we anticipate the coming
charissejones0
Nov 29, 20193 min read


Church
He makes the whole body fit together perfectly. As each part does its own special work, it helps the other parts grow, so that the whole...
charissejones0
Nov 15, 20192 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


Promises
The challenge is living each day in the promises of God. The promise that God will be with us even to the end of the age.
charissejones0
Oct 25, 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


Chosen Love
We all do crazy things for love.
charissejones0
Sep 27, 20193 min read


Ripples
Peter says we have the power in Jesus Christ to alter the course of the ripples heading in our direction.
charissejones0
Sep 20, 20193 min read


Chosen Peacemakers
I ask you to consider what all comes to mind when you ask for peace, especially world peace?
charissejones0
Sep 13, 20193 min read
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