Cornerstone Church in Chico

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06/19/2026

Jesus suffered, so you don’t have to. He died on the cross, so you don’t have to.

When you are confused about the future; go to your Jehovah-Raah, your caring Shepherd. When you are anxious about provis...
06/09/2026

When you are confused about the future; go to your Jehovah-Raah, your caring Shepherd. When you are anxious about provision, talk to Jehovah-Jireh, the Lord who provides. Are your challenges too great? Seek the help of Jehovah-Shalom, the Lord is peace. Is your body sick? Are your emotions weak? Jehovah-Rophe, the Lord who heals you, will see you now. Do you feel like a soldier stranded behind enemy lines? Take refuge in Jehovah-Nissi, the Lord my banner.

Meditating on the names of God reminds you of the character of God. Take these names and bury them in your heart.

God is
The Shepherd who guides,
The Lord who provides,
The Voice who brings peace in the storm,
The Physician who heals the sick, and
The Banner that guides the soldier.

- from The Great House of God.

How did Jesus endure the terror of the crucifixion? He went first to the Father with His fears. He modeled the words of...
06/04/2026

How did Jesus endure the terror of the crucifixion? He went first to the Father with His fears. He modeled the words of Psalm 56:3: “When I am afraid, I will trust You.” Do the same with yours. Don’t avoid life’s Gardens of Gethsemane. Enter them. Just don’t enter them alone. And while there, be honest. Pounding the ground is permitted. Tears are allowed. And if you sweat blood, you won’t be the first. Do what Jesus did; open your heart.

And be specific. Jesus was. “Take away this cup,” He prayed (Luke 22:42). Give God the number of the flight. Tell Him the length of the speech. Share the details of the job transfer. He has plenty of time. He also has plenty of compassion.

He doesn’t think your fears are foolish or silly. He won’t tell you to “buckle up” or “get tough.” He’s been where you are. He knows how you feel.

And He knows what you need.

- Traveling Light, Max Lucado.

05/28/2026

Just read this from my newsfeed...🙌

Judas is a reminder that betrayal does not always come from strangers.

Sometimes it comes from people who sat at your table.

People who knew your story.
Knew your struggles.
Heard your prayers.
Saw your kindness…

and still chose to hurt you.

Jesus walked beside Judas for years.

He shared meals with him.
Served him.
Loved him.
Trusted him enough to let him stay close.

Yet Judas still betrayed the Son of God with a kiss.

Think about that.

The greatest act of betrayal in history came disguised as affection.

That is why betrayal cuts so deeply.

Because the pain is not just about what happened.

It is about who did it.

The people we expected to protect our hearts…
sometimes become the ones who wound them most.

And if we are not careful, betrayal can change us.

It can make people cold.
Distrustful.
Bitter.
Guarded.

It can make them build walls so high that nobody gets close again.

But Jesus never allowed betrayal to poison His heart.

Even knowing Judas would betray Him, Jesus still washed his feet.

That says something powerful about the heart of God.

Because love is not proven by how we treat kind people.

Love is revealed by how we respond when people hurt us.

And maybe this is what someone needs to hear today:

What broke your heart did not escape God’s notice.

He saw every tear.
Every disappointment.
Every silent moment where you questioned why someone you loved could hurt you so deeply.

And just as God carried Jesus through betrayal…

He will carry you too.

Do not let the actions of broken people make you forget the faithfulness of God.

People may fail you.
Friends may disappoint you.
Even those closest to you may walk away.

But the Lord never will.

Scripture says:
“He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds.”

Not some wounds.

All of them.

So give God the hurt you have been carrying.

Because betrayal may have wounded your heart…

but it does not have to harden it.

God can still heal what people tried to break.

Happy Mother’s Day to all the amazing moms out there! 🌸Today we celebrate the love, sacrifices, strength, and endless ca...
05/10/2026

Happy Mother’s Day to all the amazing moms out there! 🌸
Today we celebrate the love, sacrifices, strength, and endless care that mothers give every single day. Thank you for the countless prayers, sleepless nights, warm hugs, and unconditional love.

Whether you are a mom, grandmother, spiritual mother, single mom, or someone who lovingly cares for others — you are appreciated and deeply valued. 💖

May your day be filled with love, joy, and the recognition you truly deserve. Happy Mother’s Day! 🌷

Facing our faults and dealing with them is a painful process. Generally speaking, people justify misbehavior. They all...
05/09/2026

Facing our faults and dealing with them is a painful process. Generally speaking, people justify misbehavior. They allow their past and how they were raised to negatively affect the rest of their lives.

Our past may explain why we are suffering, but we must not use it as an excuse to stay in bo***ge.

Everyone is without excuse because Jesus stands ready to fulfill His promise to set the captives free. He will walk us across the finish line of victory in any area if we are willing to go all the way through it with Him.

- Joyce Meyer, Battlefield of the Mind.

Have you ever thought about this…What if you got into an accident and fell into a coma? You’re lying in a hospital bed, ...
05/04/2026

Have you ever thought about this…
What if you got into an accident and fell into a coma? You’re lying in a hospital bed, tubes connected everywhere. You can’t see, can’t hear, completely unaware of everything and everyone around you.

Then 30 years pass.

Your spouse has grown older. Your kids are all grown up, married, with families of their own. Life kept moving… and you missed all of it.

When you wake up, what would you feel? Regret? Sadness? Like you lost time you can never get back?

Sometimes I think life can be like that when we keep doing things our own way—making our own decisions, choosing our own paths without seeking God.

But when we choose to follow God and His ways, we’re not just wandering. We’re walking with purpose. We’re being guided. And we can avoid so much unnecessary struggle because we know we’re on the right path.

Just something to think about today.
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Listen, I have given you power… that is greater than the enemy has” (Luke 10:19). Many players appear on the stage of G...
05/03/2026

Listen, I have given you power… that is greater than the enemy has” (Luke 10:19). Many players appear on the stage of Gethsemane. Judas and his betrayal. Peter and his sword… The soldiers and their weapons. And though these are crucial, they aren’t instrumental. The encounter is not between Jesus and the soldiers; it is between God and satan. Satan dares to enter yet another garden, but God stands, and satan hasn’t a prayer…

Satan falls in the Presence of Christ. One word from His lips, and the finest army in the world collapsed.

Satan is silent in the proclamation of Christ. Not once did the enemy speak without Jesus’ invitation. Before, Christ, satan has nothing to say.

When Jesus says, He will keep you safe, He means it. Hell will have to get through Him to get to you. Jesus is able to protect you. When He says, He will get you home, He will get you home.

- A Gentle Thunder.

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1294 N. Cornerstone Street
Chico, CA
95926

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Wednesday 10am - 3pm
Thursday 10am - 7:30pm
Friday 10am - 3pm
Saturday 1pm - 4pm
Sunday 9:45am - 12:30pm

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