One of the greatest blessings we have as people of faith is community. What is a community? The Bible Dictionary defines community as a group of individuals who are united by shared beliefs, values, and purposes, often centered around faith in God and adherence to His commandments. What are the benefits of being a member … Continue reading Harmony Through Community
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When Passion Makes the Difference
It’s always a blessing to listen to how an individual or a group triumph over adversity. No one is immune from the challenges of life; we face challenges as individuals and as a community. Surveys tell us that attendance at religious activities declined after the pandemic. From my personal observations, some members returned; some come … Continue reading When Passion Makes the Difference
When Problems Precede Blessings
When I was a child, it was the norm to have evangelistic meetings regularly. These outdoor services so people could listen and participate from their homes. It was part of the culture of the church and the community expected these outdoor services where they could experience God’s love. Eventually, they would transition from their homes … Continue reading When Problems Precede Blessings
Fellowship: Walking with Each Other and Jesus Christ
Fellowship! Fellowship is having shared beliefs and behaviors. In the community of faith, we have fellowship between individuals, fellowship between and individual and Jesus Christ and fellowship within a group. This brings to mind, Acts 2:42 AMP, They were continually and faithfully devoting themselves to the instruction of the apostles, and to fellowship, to eating meals together and … Continue reading Fellowship: Walking with Each Other and Jesus Christ
You Are Not Alone
Be strong. Take courage. Don’t be intimidated. Don’t give them a second thought because God, your God, is striding ahead of you. He’s right there with you. He won’t let you down; he won’t leave you.” Deuteronomy 31:6 MSG Every community has a system in place when they change leadership. This community was no different. … Continue reading You Are Not Alone