For the transformation of the world, we study God's Word in context to be equipped to live Jesus' Way.
Pastor Theresa Heiser leads this online Advent study Monday evenings Nov. 23, 30, Dec. 7, 14 starting at 7pm. We will meet via Zoom, online or by phone. The study is open to anyone, anywhere! The only cost is your book. Pre-order the book now and save! Cokesbury is offering the book for $13.49 […]
https://bible.com/p/33857368/26e86415054150b26e30d3a8d277bd8b Normal means that we uphold a popular standard, yet earth is filled with billions of people who are unique and diverse. Often, normal is the preferred place to “live,” but truly, it’s not always healthy. In this Plan, we’ll study God’s Word about how to go beyond normal living and make changes so that […]
Grace and peace to you from our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, At a time when we are tempted to second guess everything we do or say, it’s important to consider what Jesus teaches about the importance of giving back to God as he has so richly poured into us. We may be inspired to […]
Explore the story of Jacob’s children, particularly Joseph in Egypt. Read about Joseph’s dreams, the treachery of Jacob’s sons against their brother, and his struggles in Egypt before ascending to power. Join Pastor Theresa for this daily devotional. Do it when it’s convenient for you! Starts August 17th, but you can begin anytime you like! […]
Long ago, wise folks set out to ensure that every label you see not only tells you the name and claim of the product, but the actual ingredients that back it up. Regardless how fancy the label, the proof of the pudding is in the eating. That means the lid comes off, it’s emptied out […]
The Bible teaches us that everything we have from God is given because of God’s great love for us. “You are saved by God’s grace because of your faith,” Ephesians 2 reads. “This salvation is God’s gift. It’s not something you possessed. It’s not something you did that you can be proud of” Ephesians 2:8-9 […]
[Does it feel like opposition is growing even among Christians? Having a hard time dealing with the growing opposition on social media? It’s a tough time to be a shining light for Christ. But Jesus knew we would face opposition and he gave instruction about how to handle it.] Jesus had no illusions about the […]
7 Day Online Devotional with Pastor Theresa Routes to progress and success often take detours. Never is there a straight path toward either of them. And in those unscheduled stops and perceived pauses, that’s where “progress” is thwarted — I call these moments, Crushing moments. They seek to threaten and destroy our journey from what […]
In His sermon (Matthew 7:6), Jesus uses dogs and pigs as representative of those who would ridicule, reject, and blaspheme the gospel once it is presented to them. We are not to expose the gospel of Jesus Christ to those who have no other purpose than to trample it and return to their own evil […]
The Calm: Live Each Day In The Calm Amid The Storm Does anxiety haunt you? Are you ever jolted awake from a sound sleep? Maybe you are driving along, a thought crosses your mind, and immediately anxiousness grips your soul. What storms of anxiety overtake you without warning? Jesus tells us, “Be still.” Easier said […]