The whole world is competing for your attention, virtually and in person, and the world’s ways are not God’s ways. Colossians 3:5-10 says v. 5 – Put to death earthly thinking v. 6 – God is bringing Wrath to the sons of disobedience v. 7 –...
Today I know of 3 people struggling with health Issues. They are staying alive with medical equipment. Most of us would say living like that is not abundant life. I am here to tell you abundant life is not physical, it’s spiritual. While speaking to one of these...
This year Michele and I have 6 teenage grandkids – granddaughter Rebekah and 5 grandsons. What a privilege for us, along with their parents and the Holy Spirit, to teach and shape them for His service. SAMUEL: in the Bible God has called his servants from their...
I love my church!! Can you say that? I have a story about four of my friends from different churches, one church being our own, who love their church. Their ages are 13, 15, 16 and 17 years old. They serve in their churches weekly by mowing grass, shoveling snow,...
Colossians 1:26-28 Hope: is desire for something Psalm 131:1,2 I lift up my eyes to the hills from whence comes my help. My help comes from the Lord, who made heaven and earth. Judas, who betrayed Jesus, lost hope in Christ. So he thought he would force the hand of...
When I was a child I would get car sick riding in taxis, buses, or anybody’s car, except when my Dad would drive. When he drove, I would be so peaceful I would fall asleep. Why? Simple. I trusted my dad would get me there safe. Colossians 2:6-7 As you therefore...
This morning I am praying for my brother- in-law who suddenly lost his 27 year old son. FAITH. May his faith grow more and more during these days of shock and grief.I thank you Lord for bringing salvation to his home where they put their trust in you. LOVE. Lord, I...
The walk of faith is not knowing where your destination will be, but knowing whom you are traveling with, and having your own spiritual GPS OF LIFE. Many times I have questioned God’s unusual direction, but in the end, oh, have found Him to be correct....
John 2:13-17 … You know the story of Jesus seeing His Father’s house was turned from a place of worship and where you meet God, a place of sacrifice repentance and Grace, into a den of thieves. I Corinthians 6:19 … Do you not know that your body is...
Pastor Kevin is the Lead Teaching Pastor at First. He has a Bachelor’s in Biblical Studies, an MA in Theology, and over twenty years of ministry experience.