The Heights Church, 528 Grandview Street, East Liverpool, OH (2026)

07/31/2026

Altar Life

We live in a world that constantly tells us to live for ourselves and to pursue our own desires, protect our own interests, and satisfy our own appetites. But a true Christian life is not about self-promotion but self-surrender. The greatest evidence of spiritual maturity is not how loudly we worship on Sunday, but how completely we surrender to God every day.

Look at what Gods Word says..

Romans 12:1 (NKJV)1I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that you present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable to God, which is your reasonable service.

In this verse, Paul reminds us that because of God’s amazing mercy, our response should be a life fully yielded to Him.
Couple of points about our surrendered life.

Consider His Mercy - Paul begins with, “by the mercies of God.” Before he calls us to surrender, he reminds us of what God has already done. His mercy forgave our sins, redeemed our souls, and gave us new life in Christ. We don’t serve to earn His favor .., we serve because we have already received it.

Commit Your Body - Paul says to “present your bodies a living sacrifice.” Unlike the sacrifices of the Old Testament that died on the altar, we are called to live on the altar. Every day we choose to surrender our minds, hands, feet, words, and will to God’s purpose.

Complete Your Worship - Paul says this is our “reasonable service.” Worship is more than a song we sing; it is a life we live. When our lives are holy and acceptable to God, every act of obedience becomes an act of worship.

The encouragement is this... God is not asking for part of your life…. He is asking for all of it. The same mercy that saved you is the same mercy that calls us to surrender. When your life stays on the altar, God can use it for His glory.

Have a blessed day!!

07/29/2026

Jesus

Have you ever been in a situation and the only word you could call was the name … Jesus. There is something powerful about the name of Jesus. When we are facing challenges, carrying burdens, or walking through uncertain seasons, His name reminds us that we are not alone.
Look at God’s Word….
Philippians 2:9–11 (NKJV)9Therefore God also has highly exalted Him and given Him the name which is above every name, 10that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of those in heaven, and of those on earth, and of those under the earth, 11and that every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.
The name of Jesus represents His authority, His victory, and His presence in our lives.

Couple of points to remember about the name of Jesus:

• His name carries authority. - Every power, every circumstance, and every knee will ultimately bow to Jesus. Nothing is greater than Him.
• His name brings victory. - Because Jesus conquered sin, death, and the grave, we can face life's battles with confidence, knowing the victory has already been secured.
• His name deserves our surrender. - It is one thing to call on His name in a crisis; it is another to submit to His lordship daily. True peace comes when we allow Him to lead our lives.

The encouragement is this…. We have to remember, the name of Jesus is not just a name we speak, it is a name we trust, a name we worship, and a name that changes everything. When you do not know what to do, call on Jesus. When you need strength, lean on Jesus. When you need hope, look to Jesus.

07/23/2026

July 23, 2026

Choices

Have you ever made a decision and later questioned your reasoning? I believe we all have. However, as we mature, our decisions should reflect that growth and not be impulsive like those of our younger selves. Even as adults, we can sometimes revert to less mature decision-making.

Need some Sugar for your Kool-aid……. Look at these verses….

Heb 11:24-25/KJV v 24 By faith Moses, when he was come to years, refused to be called the son of Pharaoh’s daughter; v 25 Choosing rather to suffer affliction with the people of God, than to enjoy the pleasures of sin for a season;

In these verses about trusting in faith, upon reaching adulthood, Moses declined the privileged position offered to him as the son of the Pharaoh’s daughter. This was not a hasty decision made in youth; rather, it was the deliberate choice of a mature man of approximately forty years. He was fully aware of his Hebrew heritage and placed his trust in God. Therefore, he chose to relinquish the wealth and status afforded to him as a royal prince.

He chose to go back to his people. They were poor slaves who had to suffer much. He chose to suffer with them, rather than have a comfortable life without God. A life without God would have been an immature decision.

We all have to make a choice and either be a child of God…..or be one of the worldly Groups. One may please you for a while…but the other will give you eternal pleasure. Make your choice today… tomorrow is not promised!

Have a blessed day!

07/22/2026

July 22, 2026

Wisdom

In a world overflowing with information, true wisdom is becoming increasingly rare. We have access to knowledge at our fingertips, yet many still struggle with direction, discernment, and godly decision-making.

Look at Gods word…

Proverbs 1:7 (NKJV)7The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge, But fools despise wisdom and instruction.

Solomon reminds us that spiritual wisdom does not begin with education, experience, or intelligence…. it begins with our relationship with God.

Couple of points….

Spiritual Wisdom Begins with Reverence for God - Fearing the Lord is not terror that drives us away, but holy reverence that draws us near. It means recognizing God’s power, holiness, authority, and sovereignty, then willingly submitting to Him. Until we give God His rightful place, we cannot see life clearly. Education, skill, and achievement may be valuable, but without reverence for God, the foundation of true wisdom is missing.

Spiritual Wisdom Requires a Teachable Spirit - Wisdom grows when we listen, learn, and accept correction. God teaches us through His Word, His Spirit, and godly counsel. Wise people recognize that instruction and correction are essential for growth. Many desire God’s blessings but resist His guidance. Spiritual maturity develops as we allow His truth to shape our thoughts, attitudes, and actions.

Spiritual Wisdom Leads to Righteous Living - Wisdom is not merely knowing what is right; it is choosing to live rightly. Reverence for God aligns our decisions with His will, reshaping our priorities, relationships, and character to reflect Christ. By following God’s guidance rather than our own understanding, we can distinguish truth from error, resist temptation, and face life’s challenges with confidence.

The Encouragement is this…The first step toward spiritual wisdom is not learning more, it is surrendering more. When God is honored, His wisdom begins to transform how we think, speak, and live. The person who fears the Lord possesses a wisdom that the world cannot give and cannot take away.

Have a Blessed Day!!!

07/21/2026

July 21, 2026

Don’t Lose Your Journey Watching Someone Else’s

One of the greatest distractions in life is becoming so focused on someone else’s journey that we neglect the one God has given us. We look at their progress, their blessings, their opportunities, and their victories, and before long we can find ourselves comparing instead of continuing.

Look at Gods word….

Galatians 6:4-5 (KJV)“But let every man prove his own work, and then shall he have rejoicing in himself alone, and not in another. For every man shall bear his own burden.”

Comparison has a way of draining our joy, stealing our peace, and making us question God’s plan for our own lives. What we often fail to realize is that we are looking at someone else’s highlight while God is still writing our story. We see where they are now, but we do not see the battles, sacrifices, and seasons of waiting that brought them there.

Jesus addressed this with Peter in John 21:21-22 when Peter asked about another disciple:“Lord, and what shall this man do?” Jesus answered, “If I will that he tarry till I come, what is that to thee? Follow thou me.”

In other words, Jesus was saying, …..Peter, don’t let someone else’s assignment distract you from your own calling.

Couple of points as reminders for staying focused on your journey:

God has a personal plan for your life. - Jeremiah 29:11 reminds us that God’s thoughts toward us are thoughts of peace and purpose. Your path may look different, but different does not mean less valuable.

Comparison creates unnecessary burdens. - When we carry the weight of someone else’s journey, we become exhausted trying to live a life God never assigned to us.

Keep following God’s direction for you. - Your responsibility is not to keep pace with others; your responsibility is to remain faithful to God’s calling on your life.

The encouragement is this.... a flower does not compete with another flower...... it simply blooms where God planted it. The same God who is working in someone else’s life is also working in yours.

Have a blessed day!!!

07/20/2026

July 20, 2026

Acknowledgement

In our daily lives, it's easy to credit our accomplishments, opportunities, and even our next breath to our own abilities or to life's circumstances. But the truth is, every step we take and every breath we breathe comes from one source….God.

Take a look at God's Word...

John 1:10–13 (KJV)"He was in the world, and the world was made by him, and the world knew him not. He came unto his own, and his own received him not. But as many as received him, to them gave he power to become the sons of God, even to them that believe on his name: Which were born, not of blood, nor of the will of the flesh, nor of the will of man, but of God."

John reminds us that Jesus, the eternal Word, is not only the Savior of the world… He is the Creator of it. Everything that exists came into being through Him. The beauty of creation, the ability to think, reason, love, create, and even our conscience all testifies to His handiwork.

Yet the tragedy of this passage is that the very world He created failed to recognize Him. He came to His own people, and many rejected Him. Sadly, that reality continues today. Many enjoy God's blessings while failing to acknowledge the One who provides them.

The good news is found in verse 12. Those who receive Jesus by faith are given the privilege of becoming children of God. This relationship isn't earned by good works, family heritage, or human effort—it is a gift of God's grace. Through Christ we receive forgiveness, new life, and an eternal hope.

The Encouragement is this……As you go through this week, intentionally look for God's fingerprints in your everyday life. Recognize Him in your blessings, your opportunities, your strength, and even in the quiet moments. The more you acknowledge His presence, the more your heart will be filled with peace, gratitude, and confidence.

Don't just enjoy His blessings… acknowledge the Blesser.

Have a Blessed Week!!

07/17/2026

July 17, 2026

Keep Going

Many of us who have been following Christ for a while, or even those who are new to the faith walk, get tired of the struggle, find ourselves weak at moments, and even stumble from time to time. We get in a routine of life and hill and valley experiences and wonder where light is at the end of the tunnel.

Isaiah encourages us during those times

Isa 40:28-31 KJV 28 Hast thou not known? Hast thou not heard, that the everlasting God, the LORD, the Creator of the ends of the earth, fainteth not, neither is weary? There is no searching of his understanding. 29 He giveth power to the faint; and to them that have no might he increaseth strength. 30 Even the youths shall faint and be weary, and the young men shall utterly fall: 31 But they that wait upon the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint.

In vs 28, the writer starts off by reminding us of our source for being and living….. Then, he lists the provisions……

Here are 5 things to consider when you get tired…

Our Source is never weary or weak. (Vs29)

Our Source has unlimited wisdom for our problems (vs29)

Our Source gives strength to the weak “He giveth power to the faint”

Our Source, regardless of age, revives Strength and Stability to our walk (vs30)

But most importantly is vs 31 which starts with that powerful 3 letter word “BUT”

Our Source will provide us the strength, Wisdom and stability to soar higher than any storm that we encounter. GLORY!!!!

Keep going, don’t stop, seek the source for whatever you need to make it through another day’s Journey.

Have a blessed weekend!

07/16/2026

July 16, 2026

Good Gifts

We live in a world where things change constantly. People change. Feelings change. Circumstances change. One day it’s sunshine, the next day it’s storming…… But James reminds us that while everything around us may shift, our Source does not.

Look at what the verse says..

James 1:17 (NKJV)17Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and comes down from the Father of lights, with whom there is no variation or shadow of turning.

Every good gift, Every perfect gift, Not some. Not most…… Every.!!! If it’s good, it came from God. If it’s perfect for your growth, your calling, your season …. it came from above.

James calls Him the “Father of lights.” That means He is the Creator of the sun, the moon, the stars …. the very lights that govern day and night . And even those lights cast shadows and shift with time. …But not Him.

There is no variation with God. No mood swings. No change of heart. No “shadow of turning.”
What He promised, He still means.
What He spoke, He still stands by.
What He started in you, He has not reconsidered.

Sometimes we mistake difficulty for absence, or we mistake delay for denial…. But even in trials, and James talks about trials earlier in this chapter, God is still good. He does not send evil. He does not tempt with sin.

What He sends is grace. What He allows, He uses and What He gives is always good, even when it comes wrapped in a lesson.
If it blessed you …. thank Him.
If it grew you … thank Him.
If it stretched you …. thank Him.

Why?...... Because everything good in your life has one address…. Heaven. The beautiful thing about serving the Father of lights is this …. you don’t have to wonder which version of God you’re going to get today. He is steady. He is faithful and He is consistent.

The same God who kept you yesterday is the same God holding you today and will be the same God leading you tomorrow.

That’s good news worth of praising Him.

Have a blessed Day!

07/15/2026

July 15, 2026

Power of God

There are many times in life where we try to comfort, convince, and even encourage others with our words about a situation. Our words may seem to give temporary help, but most of the time, it will not last.

In the verses below, Paul informs us where the true power resides.

1Co 2:1-5 KJV 1 And I, brethren, when I came to you, came not with excellency of speech or of wisdom, declaring unto you the testimony of God. 2 For I determined not to know anything among you, save Jesus Christ, and him crucified. 3 And I was with you in weakness, and in fear, and in much trembling. 4 And my speech and my preaching was not with enticing words of man’s wisdom, BUT IN DEMONSTRATION OF THE SPIRIT AND OF POWER: 5 That your faith should NOT stand in the wisdom of men, but in the POWER OF GOD.

In these verses, Paul’s plain words had 2 results.

1.) The Holy Spirit’s power convinced people that the message was true. People changed and became Christians.
2.) The Holy Spirit also showed His power in the gifts that He gave to the Christians at Corinth.

There are many times we just want to get a message across or to provide help and hope for a situation. Our words can only go so far…. But Gods words through the Holy Spirit still have the power to change situations, soften hearts, mend relationships, provide peace, but most of all Save souls.

It's not about us and our so-called wisdom when it comes to solutions…. it all about HIM and the power of His word.

Have a blessed day!

07/14/2026

July 14, 2026

He is still Looking for Someone

As Christians…… we cannot be lazy in faith when we have given worries/concerns to God. The devil always looks for people to attack, so we must be ready for action even when we think God is taking too long.

Look at these verses…

1Pe 5:8-9/NET v 8 Be sober and alert. Your enemy, the devil, like a roaring lion, is on the prowl LOOKING for someone to devour. V 9 Resist him, strong in your faith, because you know that your brothers and sisters throughout the world are enduring the same kinds of suffering.
The devil is our enemy because he opposes Christians and God. He wants us to fail. A lion is a fierce animal that kills and eats other animals and usually looks for weaker animals because they are easier to catch. It attacks them when they do not expect it.

The devil behaves like this……so we must be ready for him. He does not eat our body as the lion, but he wants to kill our spirit. He accuses us and makes other people accuse us, too.

However…… we must fight the devil and not give in to him. We must trust God and be strong.

Peter wishes to offer his readers encouragement, assuring them that they are not alone in facing this challenge. He suggests that supporting others is often easier if they know that we, too, are striving to overcome it.

As you prepare to start your day, as I always say when it comes to Satan’s work, you must remember he didn’t have a couple of days off, he won’t call in sick and he won’t be late to work. He is on his job. 👁👁‼️

Continue to pray for discernment so he doesn’t sneak up on you. And when you recognize him, serve him with a promise from God and tell him his services are no longer needed.

Have a blessed and watchful day!!

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