Release the Grip of Doubt in this New Year
We are sure about our faith. We know we love God and that He loves us. We know that Jesus died on the cross and rose again to redeem our sins. But, there are times of anguish, times of fear, pain, hurt, loss, and utter sadness that lead us to ask: “Why, O Lord? And […]
Lessons of the Storm
What is the context of Jesus being asleep in the boat? Usually, we pick up the story when the disciples wake him up in fear of being destroyed by the storm. But today we want to look at Jesus being asleep in the boat? How could Jesus sleep during a fierce storm? A storm that […]
Happy Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving 2020 is different for many of us. We will be celebrating during a worldwide pandemic. We will miss being with our loved ones who can not travel and others who have gone home to be with our Lord. It is a happy time and a time of grief. Today we want to send a […]
United
My mind and spirit has turned towards unity. While studying about patience last week this scripture stood out to me. It is a blessing prayed over God’s people by the Apostle Paul. He was writing to them about the strong helping the weak in a letter to Rome. He wanted them to look out for […]
God’s Grace For Today
This is a historical moment. But like other moments in history, we look for God’s grace for ourselves and our country. Grace is defined as “Unmerited Favor”, and God’s grace is unmerited favor from God. We can’t earn it, and we can’t pay for it. God gives us His grace. The Apostle Paul helps us […]
In the World We Live In, We Need God’s Promises
This morning we were listening to Zach Williams and Dolly Parton with their new song “There was Jesus”. The song is about how many times we go through things and we look back and realize Jesus was carrying us. As Christians and Leaders, we need to keep ourselves encouraged with God’s promises. We know that […]
Why Do We Have Labor Day?
Morning at my favorite breakfast and burger fast food restaurant. The scene includes those work-a-day people on their way and in a hurry. Painters with their white shirts and white pants, construction workers starting their day, retired Military vets with their baseball hats complete with ship names and pins, personal trainers, friends. The manager of […]
Why Wade in the Water?
The song “Wade in the Water” (See Reference 1 Below) keeps coming to me. Do you ever just get a song in your spirit over and over again? Why should we wade in the water? God sent Moses to free the Israelites. Moses touched the Rod to the Red Sea and they crossed on dry […]
Wisdom of our Father: When Life Knocks You Down
Today we share an article, one of many, written by our father Rev. Willie McIntosh, Jr. Reverend Mac was a senior columnist for the News Herald in Morganton, NC. During these trying times with the covid-19 virus battle, racial injustice battle, and many more battles we invite you to read “When Life Knocks you Down.” […]
A Heart of Worship
I loved reading the letter about worship during Covid-19. This is just how I received it. Mark Slomka, PSWD Associate District Supervisor, wrote the following letter to churches in San Diego after California Governor Newsom’s July 1st directives impacting all religious gatherings. It was a reminder that worship comes in many ways. We can move […]