Around the world, the concept of a race is widely understood. In the Olympics of Ancient Greece, where foot races were popular, you could gain great renown. Races today take all kinds of form from NASCAR to marathons to the Tour de France. The Word of God refers to our relationships with the Lord as […]
In life, our many connections, roles, and experiences can begin to define us. Unfortunately, not all those connections are positive or build us up. In this message from Galatians 3 & 4, we learn from the example Jesus set: rooting His identity and all He did in God the Father.
Long before clickbait and listicles were a thing, the Lord gave Moses a list of ten commandments that we were the basis of man’s interaction with God and each other. These ten laws were meant to guide the Israelites in how to live and were summarized in the two greatest commandments to love God and […]
Sometimes, life presents challenges and we develop fears that can keep us from amazing and important experiences. For Moses, meeting God on the backside of the desert and being asked to lead the children of Israel out of Egypt came with seemingly insurmountable challenges. In this message, Pastor Ben takes a closer look at Moses’ […]
With Valentine’s Day coming soon, single, coupled, and married people alike will be thinking a little bit more about love. Considering the astronomical amount of money going into celebrating the holiday in the US ($9 billion in 2018!), you’d think we would have a better handle on what love is, how it affects us, and […]
In life, every choice we make is an indication of who and what we value. How we treat people, how we spend our time, what we spend our money all point to who and what matters most to us. In Romans 6, Paul discusses what we choose to be slaves to – sin or righteousness. […]
The last words that people say can often grab us and mark us indelibly. Be they words of wisdom, sarcasm, or somewhere in between, last words can be powerful. Jesus’ last words before ascending into Heaven, are among the most important in our walk with Him and our witness to the world. In this message, […]
What we focus on is often magnified in our lives. When we focus on hurt, people encounter our hurt. When we focus on what’s not working, people encounter frustration. When we focus on Jesus, people encounter Jesus. In this message from Phillipians 1.19-26, we learn about Paul’s perspective in the face of difficult circumstances and […]
At the beginning of a new year resolutions abound! When we create New Year’s resolutions we aim to become the best version of ourselves, but sometimes our goals for self love aren’t actually edifying or God-honoring. So, how exactly are we called to love God and others? In the first message of 2019, Pastor Ben […]
On the last Sunday of the year, Bishop Palomo encourages us to hide ourselves in the Lord, seek His mercy, and start fresh in the new year.