“Are we there yet?” is a frequent question asked on long trips. 2020 has been a long trip and most of us are hoping Thanksgiving will bring some form of pleasant distraction as the year winds down. Can we have a thankful attitude when the world is in chaos? Yes! But your attitude will be your choice this Thanksgiving.
– Pastor Marlin Betts
Our country is divided. Half the people are disappointed. Life is not fair for them. How are Christians going to respond? Jesus’ life and death was not fair. But He responded with truth, love, and grace. There is an “upward call of God in Christ Jesus.” Are you listening to God’s voice during this crisis?
– Pastor Marlin Betts
For some, this has been another week of struggle. But with God’s help, those who succeeded in the struggle became stronger. We can face tomorrow knowing that God has helped us today! Christians always win—one victory at a time.
– Pastor Marlin Betts
The word “grace” appears 170 times in the Bible. Grace has been the topic of Christian songs, books, and articles. Every Christian is a recipient of God’s grace. So sometimes I get concerned. If grace is so available, do I take grace for granted? I hope not. See you this Sunday!
– Pastor Marlin Betts
Everyone likes to point fingers at others for their current problems. But when it comes to moral choices, we can only blame our own selves when we choose to sin. I will be sharing that truth this Sunday.
– Pastor Marlin Betts
Our country is so divided today. We look in vain for a unifying cause or person to bring us together. Whatever happened to “In God we trust”? The only thing that can unite us is Someone greater than us, a Cause higher than us—Jesus Christ. Is anyone sharing about Jesus? – Pastor Marlin Betts
One of the blessings of the incarnation was that Jesus had personal friendships with people. Even today, the idea that God wants to be our Friend is sometimes hard for me to fathom, but it is true. Is Jesus your Friend?
– Pastor
Notice the faces of people in our country and what do you see? Fear. Anger. Hatred. Frustration. When are we going to see people smile again? On His way to the cross, Jesus taught His disciples about joy. I think it is time for Christians to experience and share His joy.
– Pastor
A historic peace agreement was signed this week at the Whitehouse. Meanwhile conflict seems to be the continuing theme of modern life. How can people experience peace in a world of chaos? It is time we understand the peace that Jesus gives.
– Pastor Marlin Betts