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Don’t Be Timid; Speak Up & Take Action!
Word-Of-The-Day: ‘For the Spirit God gave us does not make us timid, but gives us power, love and self-discipline.’ (2 Timothy 1:7)…
Stand Strong or Go Along: It’s Your Choice To Make
Word-Of-The-Day: ‘It is for freedom that Christ has set us free. Stand firm, then, and do not let yourselves be…
WinShape Camps – Volunteers Needed!
Winshape Camps is returning to the campus of Family Christian Academy in Port Charlotte, June 30th – July 4th, 2025 and we need a lot…
Try To Do Your Best, Even If You’re Not At Your Best
Word-Of-The-Day: ‘<Jesus said,>“But the Advocate, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, will teach…
Complaint Department
Is the temperature too hot or too cold at church? I have watched individuals in a church get up and go adjust the thermostat only to have another person…
You Only Have So Much Time & Money – Spend Both Wisely & With God’s Purpose
Word-Of-The-Day: ‘Everyone comes naked from their mother’s womb, and as everyone comes, so they…
Don’t Play Out The Script; Put Meaning Behind Your Worship!
Word-Of-The-Day: ‘“The days are coming,” declares the Sovereign Lord, “when I will send a famine through the land— not a famine…
Seek Jesus’ Encouragement For A Dreary Day
Word-Of-The-Day: ‘<Jesus said to His disciples,>“Do not let your hearts be troubled. You believe in God; believe also in me.’ (John 14:1) After…
A Battle Was Won, But The War Rages On – Be Strong & Courageous and Let’s Stand Together!
Word-Of-The-Day: ‘Be on your guard; stand firm in the faith; be courageous;…
The Need In Putting Jesus 1st Supersedes Your Biggest Desires
Word-Of-The-Day: ‘<Jesus said,>”But seek first His kingdom and His righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as…
Go In God’s Strength & Do What Needs To Be Done!
Word-Of-The-Day: ‘…but those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they…
‘End’ times
The reality of life is we will all die physically at some point. Sunday we look at the end-of-life issues of suicide and euthanasia. Both of which attempt to…
You Never Know Who Will Come To Visit, Or When…
Word-Of-The-Day: ‘(36) <Jesus said,> “But about that day or hour no one knows, not even the angels in heaven, nor…
St. Patrick: A Man Who Saw Fertile Ground To Plant Seeds
Word-Of-The-Day: ‘<Jesus said, in the Parable of the Sower,> “(22) The seed falling among the thorns refers to someone…
Let Your ‘Glowing Red Bug’ Be Jesus
Word-Of-The-Day: ‘Keep your lives free from the love of money and be content with what you have, because God has said, “Never will…
Two Statements To Consider About Inclusion & Tolerance
Word-Of-The-Day: ‘Therefore, my dear brothers and sisters, stand firm. Let nothing move you. Always give yourselves fully to the work of the…
Following Sound Principles Is Good Business (& Church) Sense
Word-Of-The-Day: ‘Jesus answered, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me.’…
Do justly, love mercy, walk humbly
This morning we looked at rights versus responsibilities. Rights are granted to us by our Creator — and responsibilities are also required of us…
Be Content With What The Lord Provides – As All He Provides Is Good & Perfect
Word-Of-The-Day: ‘<God said to Jeremiah,>”I will refresh the weary and satisfy the faint.”’ (Jeremiah…
Run All Your Decisions Through Jesus
Word-Of-The-Day: ‘But if I were you, I would appeal to God; I would lay my cause before him.’ (Job 5:8-NIV); ‘But as for me,…
Storms, Even Devastating Ones, Can Provide Blessings In New Growth
Word-Of-The-Day: ‘<God said,> “You heavens above, rain down my righteousness; let the clouds shower it down. Let the earth open…
Looks Can Be Deceiving – Don’t Judge At First Glance
Word-Of-The-Day: ‘But the Lord said to Samuel, “Do not consider his appearance or his height, for I have rejected him. The…
Don’t Let The ‘Want’ Overcome The ‘Need’
Word-Of-The-Day: ‘(5) Those who live according to the flesh have their minds set on what the flesh desires; but those who live in…
Set Your Expectations On Needs, Not Wants
Word-Of-The-Day: ‘<Jesus said,> (31) “So do not worry, saying, ‘What shall we eat?’ or ‘What shall we drink?’ or ‘What shall we wear?’…