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One of the biggest misconceptions about Christianity is that it is simply about attending church services, avoiding cert...
06/05/2026

One of the biggest misconceptions about Christianity is that it is simply about attending church services, avoiding certain sins, or checking off religious boxes. Christianity is much deeper than that. It is about allowing Christ to live through us every day.

Paul said in Galatians 2:20, “It is no longer I who live, but Christ who lives in me.” That may be one of the simplest and most powerful descriptions of what a Christian is supposed to be.

A Christian is not just someone who believes in Jesus. A Christian is someone through whom Jesus continues to work.

One of the best examples of this is found in the life of Barnabas.

When most people think about the early church, they immediately think about Peter or Paul. But Barnabas was one of those people who constantly reflected the heart of Christ. His name actually means “son of encouragement.”

When Saul first became a Christian, many believers were afraid of him because of his past. They remembered the persecution. They remembered the threats. They were suspicious.

But Barnabas saw something different.

Acts 9 tells us that Barnabas took Saul and brought him to the apostles. He gave him a chance when others would not. He saw what God could do in him instead of only seeing what he had been.

That is Christ loving through a heart.

Later, when John Mark failed and others wanted to give up on him, Barnabas believed in him again. Eventually John Mark became a valuable servant of God and the writer of the Gospel of Mark.

That is Christ helping through a hand.

Barnabas encouraged people with his words, supported them with his actions, and saw potential where others saw problems.

That is exactly what this quote is talking about.

Our minds should be shaped by the thinking of Christ. Philippians 2:5 says, “Have this mind among yourselves, which is yours in Christ Jesus.”

Our hearts should reflect His compassion. When Jesus looked at hurting people, He was moved with compassion. We should be too.

Our voices should speak truth, encouragement, and grace. Ephesians 4:29 tells us to use our words to build others up.

Our hands should serve people. Jesus did not simply talk about love. He demonstrated it. He touched lepers, fed hungry crowds, washed feet, and helped those who could do nothing for Him in return.

And honestly, the world needs more Christians like that.

People need to encounter Christ not only in sermons and Bible studies, but in everyday conversations, acts of kindness, words of encouragement, and helping hands.

When people leave our presence, they should have seen a little more of Jesus because they spent time with us.

That is what being a Christian is really about. Not simply representing Christ from a distance, but allowing Him to think, love, speak, and serve through our lives every day.

Background on the picture: This is a picture of Kolby doing what we are doing right now. He was leading a prayer at Sard...
06/03/2026

Background on the picture: This is a picture of Kolby doing what we are doing right now. He was leading a prayer at Sardis Lake Christian camp. Kolby started going to SLCC two years ago and had registered to go this year as well.

Dear Lord,

As this day comes to a close, we want to begin by simply saying thank You.

Thank You for a stable day. Thank You that Kolby made it through another day. Thank You for the small signs of progress we have seen. Thank You for the doctors, nurses, therapists, and caregivers who have watched over him today. Thank You for every prayer that has been lifted on his behalf and for every person who continues to stand beside this family.

Lord, tonight we ask for a peaceful and successful night. We pray that Kolby’s body will rest. We pray that his breathing will remain steady, his vitals will remain stable, and that his body will have the opportunity to heal while he sleeps. Calm the agitation. Ease the stress on his body. Let tonight be a night without setbacks.

We pray for the entire family as they face another night of waiting. Give them strength when they are exhausted, comfort when they are discouraged, and peace when fear tries to creep in.

Father, we know that healing takes time, and tonight we thank You for the time You have given. We trust You with every hour ahead. Watch over Kolby through the night and let tomorrow bring renewed hope.

In Jesus’ name,

Amen.

Background for the picture: This picture was taken at Old Mountain Outdoors at one of our Youth Devotionals. Dear Lord, ...
06/03/2026

Background for the picture: This picture was taken at Old Mountain Outdoors at one of our Youth Devotionals.

Dear Lord,

We come to you again thanking you for the blessings that can be easy to overlook.

Today we thank You for every small gain. Thank You that Kolby has been able to cough on his own. Thank You for every stable hour, every steady heartbeat, every breath, every sign that his body is still fighting. We know that what may seem small to us is not small at all. Every moment is a gift from Your hand.

Lord, we thank You for time. In a season where everyone wishes healing would come quickly, You have continued to give Kolby another hour, another day, and another opportunity for recovery. Help us not to take those hours for granted.

We ask that You continue Your work within his body. Strengthen him in ways that doctors cannot see. Bring healing to his brain, healing to his lungs, healing to every part of him that has been injured. Give his body the rest it needs and the strength to keep fighting.

We pray for the entire family. Carry them through another day. When fear creeps in, replace it with Your peace. When exhaustion sets in, give them strength. Remind them that they do not walk this road alone.

We are grateful for every nurse, doctor, therapist, and caregiver who has invested themselves in Kolby’s care. Bless their hands, their minds, and their decisions today.

Father, thank You for the small victories. Thank You for the gift of time. Thank You for hearing our prayers.

In Jesus name,

Amen

Background of the picture: Kolby was helping with skits for our vacation Bible school. He always pretended like he didn’...
06/03/2026

Background of the picture: Kolby was helping with skits for our vacation Bible school. He always pretended like he didn’t want to do them but deep down I think he enjoyed giving everyone a good laugh…. And as you can see he was the center of attention.

Let’s pray for Kolby

Dear Lord,

This morning we come to you from all over. We come with heavy hearts, but also with faith in Your power and Your goodness.

We thank You for carrying Kolby through another night. Every hour is a gift, and we know that while we were sleeping, You were still watching over him. We pray that throughout the night You have been at work in ways that no doctor, nurse, or machine can fully explain. We pray that his body has found rest, that the swelling has lessened, that strength has begun to return, and that healing has already started in places that only You can see.

Father, we specifically pray for the doctors, nurses, and every member of the medical team who will walk into Kolby’s room today. Give them wisdom beyond their training. Help them make the right decisions at the right moments. Give them clear minds, steady hands, and compassionate hearts. Let them see what needs to be seen and know what needs to be done. Use them as instruments for You.

We pray for the entire family. No parent should ever have to walk this road. Give them strength for today. Give them courage for the next hour. When fear begins to overwhelm them, remind them that they are not carrying this burden alone. Hold them close and surround them with Your peace. Help them feel Your presence even in the waiting.

We also pray for those who may be traveling to see Kolby today. Watch over them on the road.

Father, we continue to place Kolby in Your hands. We know You are able. We know You care. We know You love him even more than we do.

So today we ask for healing, for strength, for wisdom, and for peace. We ask that Your will be done, and we trust that You are working even when we cannot see it.

In Jesus’ name,

Amen.

The Bible discusses regularly the power of prayer. It also gives us multiple examples of intentional prayer. Jesus said ...
06/03/2026

The Bible discusses regularly the power of prayer. It also gives us multiple examples of intentional prayer. Jesus said in Matthew 6 to go into your room and shut the door and pray to your Father. Daniel talks about going to God in prayer at specific times 3 times per day. The Apostles constantly talked about specific hours of prayer….

Tomorrow I am asking everyone to stop what they are doing and let’s everyone go to God in prayer at the same time for Kolby. The doctors typically meet around 9:30 every morning so our first prayer will be at 9:00. Our second prayer will be at noon, and our third prayer will be at 6:35 tomorrow night.

It has been almost 7 days since Kolby was in the accident. His family needs all the encouragement we can give them. I don’t typically ask people to share our post but I ask you tonight to share this with as many people as you can. I also think it would be encouraging if in the comments you will say where you are praying from. I have had people from all over contact me and I think it would be encouraging for his family to see it.

Set your alarms on your phone to pray at 9:00 for our first prayer. I will have a prayer on our page for each of the designated times or you can pray on your own. We will also pray before Bible study at 6:30 and anyone is welcome to join us.

Please Share and put in the comments where you are praying from!!

One of the greatest challenges Christians face is deciding whether they will influence the world around them or allow th...
06/02/2026

One of the greatest challenges Christians face is deciding whether they will influence the world around them or allow the world around them to influence them.

It is easy to blend in. It is easy to laugh at the same jokes, join in the same gossip, lower our standards, and follow the crowd. Standing out takes courage. But God never called His people to simply fit in.

Jesus said in Matthew 5:14, “You are the light of the world.” Light does not become darkness to relate to darkness. Light shines so others can see a better way.

One of the best examples of this is Daniel.

As a young man, Daniel was taken away from his homeland and placed in Babylon, a culture that did not honor God. Everything around him pushed him toward compromise. The food, the customs, the beliefs, and the pressure to conform were constant.

But Daniel made a decision early in his life that he would remain faithful to God.

What is interesting is that Daniel did not change Babylon by becoming more like Babylon. He changed Babylon by remaining different.

His integrity earned respect. His wisdom influenced kings. His faith pointed people toward God. Even those who did not share his beliefs could not deny the impact of his life.

That is exactly how Christians are supposed to live today.

Paul wrote in Romans 12:2, “Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind.” God never intended for His people to be spiritual chameleons that change colors depending on the environment.

Instead, we are called to be examples.

At work, people should be encouraged because we are there.

At school, people should see kindness because we are there.

In our homes, our families should be stronger because we are there.

In our churches, our presence should lift others up rather than pull them down.

And honestly, every one of us leaves some kind of influence. The question is whether that influence moves people closer to Christ or further away from Him.

The world does not need more Christians trying to act like everybody else. It needs Christians who are willing to live differently, love differently, speak differently, and serve differently.

Just like Daniel.

When we remain faithful, people may not always agree with us, but they will see something different. And sometimes that difference is exactly what God uses to draw someone closer to Him.

The goal is not to fit into the crowd.

The goal is to help the crowd see Jesus.

One of the reasons I love this quote is because it goes beyond simply arguing that Christianity is true. It points to so...
06/01/2026

One of the reasons I love this quote is because it goes beyond simply arguing that Christianity is true. It points to something deeper. Christianity does not just explain God. It explains life.

The sun does more than prove its own existence. The sun helps us see everything else clearly. Without its light, we stumble through darkness. In the same way, faith in Christ helps us make sense of the world around us. It helps us understand purpose, suffering, joy, forgiveness, hope, and eternity.

One of the best examples of this is the story of the man born blind in John 9.

Jesus healed him, and suddenly he could see physically. But something even greater happened. As the chapter unfolds, the man begins to see spiritually. While the religious leaders remained blind to who Jesus was, the man who had received his sight came to recognize Christ as Lord.

That story is about much more than eyesight.

It is about perspective.

Before Christ, people may see the world, but they do not truly understand it. They may see beauty but not the Creator behind it. They may see suffering but not the purpose beyond it. They may see death but not the hope that lies beyond the grave.

When Christ enters the picture, everything begins to make sense.

Psalm 36:9 says, “For with you is the fountain of life; in your light do we see light.”

Notice that phrase. In His light we see light.

The closer we grow to God, the more clearly we understand life itself. We begin to see people differently. We begin to see trials differently. We begin to see blessings differently. Things that once seemed important lose their grip on us, while eternal things become more valuable.

And honestly, most of us have experienced this.

There are passages of Scripture we have read dozens of times, only to suddenly see something we never noticed before. There are hardships that made no sense until years later. There are moments when God opened our eyes to truths that had been sitting right in front of us all along.

That is what His light does.

Jesus said in John 8:12, “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will not walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.”

The Christian faith is not simply believing certain facts about Jesus. It is allowing His light to shape how we see everything else.

Because when the Son rises in your life, the whole landscape changes. The world may not become easier, but it becomes clearer. And the more clearly we see Christ, the more clearly we see everything else.

I met Kolby for the first time at our VBS when he was probably 6-7 years old. The only thing bigger than the belt buckle...
05/30/2026

I met Kolby for the first time at our VBS when he was probably 6-7 years old. The only thing bigger than the belt buckle he was wearing that day was his smile. Over the years, from youth group devotionals, to Sardis Lake Christian camp, to Vacation Bible school, I have shared many awesome moments with him. However, the picture above is my favorite. It was the independence of his decision to be baptized that stood out to me. He didn’t need a minister, a parent, or anyone else persuading him into that decision. He made that decision completely on his own and without hesitation.

We come to you again this morning asking for you to pray for Kolby and his family. Lee and Alison have requested handwritten prayers to hang around his room. If you would like to write one I would be happy to take it to them on one of my trips down.

If you ever met Kolby, you were met with a strong handshake, a look in the eye, and a big smile. That is just the kind o...
05/28/2026

If you ever met Kolby, you were met with a strong handshake, a look in the eye, and a big smile. That is just the kind of young man he is. He is such a special part of our youth group at Red Hill.

Today we are asking our church family, friends, and community to join together in prayer for Kolby. As a church, we believe in the power of prayer and in a God who hears His people.

“The prayer of a righteous person has great power as it is working.” James 5:16

Please also keep Lee, Alison, and the entire family in your prayers during this time. Pray for strength, peace, comfort, wisdom, and healing.

We love this family deeply, and we know God is able.

A lot of people read the Bible like it is just information. Something to check off the list for the day. A chapter here,...
05/28/2026

A lot of people read the Bible like it is just information. Something to check off the list for the day. A chapter here, a few verses there, then move on with life unchanged. But the Word of God was never meant to simply inform us. It was meant to transform us.

Hebrews 4:12 says, “For the word of God is living and active.” That means every time we open Scripture, we should expect God to do something through it. Encourage us. Convict us. Correct us. Strengthen us. Change us.

One of the best examples of this is found in the story of Josiah in 2 Kings 22.

For years the Book of the Law had basically been forgotten. Buried away. Ignored. But when it was finally found and read before King Josiah, everything changed. The Bible says Josiah tore his clothes in grief because he realized how far the people had drifted from God.

Then something incredible happened. Revival started.

Josiah did not just hear the Word. He responded to it. He tore down idols, restored worship, and led people back toward God. The Word changed him first, and then it changed the nation around him.

That is what happens when people approach Scripture with expectancy instead of routine.

James 1 talks about how foolish it is to hear the Word but never let it affect your life. It compares that person to somebody looking in a mirror and then immediately forgetting what they look like. God’s Word is supposed to show us who we really are and who we are becoming.

And honestly, some days the Bible comforts us. Other days it confronts us.

There are moments when a verse gives peace you desperately needed. Then there are moments when Scripture exposes attitudes, habits, or sins we have tried to ignore. Both are acts of God’s love.

Isaiah 55 says God’s Word will not return empty. In other words, it accomplishes something. Every single time.

That is why we should never open the Bible casually.

You never know when one verse may completely change your perspective, your priorities, your marriage, your faith, or even your eternity.

The truth is, people who consistently let God’s Word shape them slowly become different people. More patient. More forgiving. More grounded. More humble. More like Christ.

So when you open your Bible today, do not just read words on a page. Read believing God still speaks through His Word.

And expect Him to work on your heart while you do.

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