Lessons From Adversity

Written by Vianne Satterfield James 1:2-4 “Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance. Let perseverance finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything.” This year has been filled with all …

Connecting to God through Music

I woke up to the lyrics of the hymn, “He Giveth More Grace” floating around in my mind. I often have song lyrics that come to my mind when I awaken, however, this time it was a hymn that I haven’t heard in many years. The lyrics are not contemporary, however, the truth of this …

Six Simple Yet Powerful Words

My pastor leads people to Christ, whether for the first time or the hundredth time, with a simple prayer, “Jesus, I give you my life.” I have repeated this prayer dozens of times as part of corporate and private worship. Today is Ash Wednesday, which marks the beginning of the Lent season, the six-week period …