Category: Living the Christian Life

blessed are the merciful and pure in heart by Pastor Bruce Edwards 0

Blessed are the merciful and pure in heart

Blessed are the merciful – Blessed are the Pure in Heart Blessed are the merciful and the pure in heart. The first four beatitudes focus on our relationship with God.  The next series of beatitudes focus on our responses now that we have a correct spiritual relationship with God. The first is about mercy towards others, Mt.5:7 and to be – Click to Read More

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Warning for the Church – It’s time to pray for America and the church

Warning for the Church – Pray for America – Pray for the Church! The Apostle Paul often included in his letters a warning for the church to be alert and on guard. (1Corinthians 16:13)  He cautioned the church about divisions and strife. (1Corithians 3) There was a warning for the church not to be deceived because many would depart from – Click to Read More

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Christmas not about baby Jesus – what is Christmas really about

CHRISTMAS IS NOT ABOUT BABY JESUS Christmas is not about baby Jesus. Yes, Jesus was born into this world as a baby, but Jesus didn’t stay that way.  The Christmas story is sweet, special, and supernatural, but it is only the beginning.  If that were the end of the story, we wouldn’t even know the story. So, what is the – Click to Read More

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Don’t despise small beginnings – the Big is in the Little

Don’t Despise Small Beginnings Don’t despise small beginnings or the little things that you can do. (Zechariah 4:10) Never underestimate the power of one – you. The little things you do can make a huge difference. The big is often hid in the little. The Big is Hid in the Little Everybody wants the big – the big ministry, the – Click to Read More

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Resurrection of Jesus – how to tap into the power of the resurrection for your life

The resurrection of Jesus really happened.  Christ is risen! He is risen, indeed! Christians around the world celebrate the resurrection of Christ on Easter Sunday every year! Matthew 28:5-7 tells of this incredible miracle, “But the angel answered and said to the women, “Do not be afraid, for I know that you seek Jesus who was crucified. He is not – Click to Read More

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Life is short – so make sure to live it without regrets – here’s how

LIFE IS SHORT – MAKE YOUR VAPOR COUNT Life is short – shorter than you think.  No one is guaranteed tomorrow. James 3:14 says, “How do you know what your life will be like tomorrow? For what is your life? It is like a vapor that appears for a little while and then it’s gone. ” This is not a – Click to Read More

How should you vote as a Christian by Pastor Bruce Edwards 0

How Should You Vote as a Christian – 7 Guides to follow

In the United States we are in the middle of a major presidential election year and the election of many state and local officials. I am often asked, “how should you vote as a Christian? Who should you vote for?  How do you decide how to vote? What if none of the candidates represent our Christian values? Do we vote – Click to Read More

March Madness by Pastor Bruce Edwards 0

March Madness – let’s do this for our victory…

Every year at this time 68 college basketball teams qualify to battle it out for the right to be called champion. It’s called MARCH MADNESS. These 68 teams are whittled down to what is called “the sweet 16, then its down to the “elite 8”, and then the “final four”. The last two teams then play for the championship and – Click to Read More