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09/07/2026

An actress in a television interview said that she looked forward to death because it would take her into “oblivion.” It makes one wonder: Why would anyone be happy with that?

Some people are able to convince themselves that oblivion; simply ceasing to exist; is something to look forward to. No more pain. No more problems. No more responsibilities. Just nothing. But is nothing really something to hope for?

The Bible gives us a completely different perspective. Death is not the end of our existence. We were created for eternity, and the most important question is not whether we will exist after death, but where we will spend eternity. Jesus said in John 11:25, “I am the resurrection and the life.”

For the person who has trusted Christ, death is not oblivion. It is the doorway into the presence of God. Paul wrote in 2 Corinthians 5:8, “to be absent from the body and to be present with the Lord.” What a contrast! One view looks forward to nothingness. The Christian looks forward to Someone—Jesus Christ.

There is no hope in oblivion. But there is tremendous hope in Christ. And that hope is available to you. You don’t have to face death with uncertainty or resignation. Jesus Christ came into the world to save sinners. He died on the cross for our sins and rose again, defeating death. If you will turn from your sin and place your faith in Jesus Christ, He will forgive you, give you new life, and give you the sure hope of eternal life.

You don’t have to earn your way to God. Salvation is a gift of His grace, received through faith in Jesus. Acts 16:31 says, “Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, and you will be saved.”

If you have never trusted Christ, why not do so today? You can come to Him just as you are. Acknowledge your sin, believe that Jesus died and rose again for you, and surrender your life to Him.

Death doesn’t have to be something we fear or look forward to as an escape. For the believer, it is the beginning of something far greater than anything this life can offer. Are you ready for eternity?

Acts 16:26-31

[26] Suddenly there was a great earthquake, so that the foundations of the prison were shaken; and immediately all the doors were opened and everyone's chains were loosed.
[27] And the keeper of the prison, awaking from sleep and seeing the prison doors open, supposing the prisoners had fled, drew his sword and was about to kill himself.
[28] But Paul called with a loud voice, saying, "Do yourself no harm, for we are all here."
[29] Then he called for a light, ran in, and fell down trembling before Paul and Silas.
[30] And he brought them out and said, "Sirs, what must I do to be saved?"
[31] So they said, "Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, and you will be saved, you and your household."

09/06/2026

Baptism. Why do it? That’s a question worth asking. If baptism doesn’t save us, then why is it important?

We believe the Bible teaches believer’s baptism. That a person first puts their faith in Jesus Christ and then is baptized as an act of public obedience and a testimony of that faith. Baptism is a believer saying publicly, “I belong to Jesus. I have trusted Him as my Savior, and I want others to know that I am following Him.”

It is obedience because Jesus commanded His followers to be baptized. It is public because baptism is not something we are ashamed to identify with. We are openly declaring our faith in Christ before our family, our church, and the world.

Our church doesn’t baptize babies. Why? A baby cannot make that personal profession of faith. We love, pray for, and dedicate our children to the Lord, but baptism is for someone who has personally placed their faith in Jesus Christ.

And we need to be very clear about something: Baptism does not save you! Salvation is not found in the water. Salvation is found in Jesus Christ and what He accomplished for us on the cross. 1 John 1:7 says, “The blood of Jesus Christ His Son cleanses us from all sin.”�
Think about a wedding ring. It doesn’t make you married. It is a picture and outward symbol of a marriage relationship. You don’t become married because you put on the ring. The ring simply represents and publicly identifies the relationship that already exists. In the same way, baptism does not save you. It is a picture of your salvation and a public expression of your faith in Jesus Christ.

When we go down into the water, it pictures Christ’s death and burial. When we come up out of the water, it pictures His resurrection and the new life we have in Him.

The wedding ring doesn’t create the marriage. The baptismal water doesn’t create salvation. Jesus does. We aren’t baptized to become saved. We are baptized because we have been saved.

Never put your trust in the picture when you can put your trust in the One the picture represents. Jesus Christ alone saves.

Matthew 28:18-20

[18] And Jesus came and spoke to them, saying, "All authority has been given to Me in heaven and on earth.
[19] Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit,
[20] teaching them to observe all things that I have commanded you; and lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the age." Amen.

09/05/2026

At one time or another, almost everyone has felt like Job. While going through trials and times of suffering, we can easily become overwhelmed by self-pity. We wonder why this is happening to us. We may even ask God, “What did I do to deserve this?”

Job certainly had questions. He lost his children, his possessions, and his health. His friends offered explanations that only added to his pain. Job wanted an answer. He wanted God to explain why these terrible things had happened.

But when God finally answered Job, He didn’t give him the explanation he was looking for. Instead, God reminded Job of who He was.

Sometimes God doesn’t tell us why we are going through a trial. Instead, He reminds us who is with us while we go through it. We may not understand God’s plan, but we can trust God’s character. He is still good. He is still faithful. He is still in control.

Job eventually came to understand something important: God didn’t owe him an explanation for everything, but God had never stopped being God.

When we find ourselves in a difficult season, let’s bring our questions to God. But let’s not allow our questions to become greater than our faith. You may not know why you’re facing today’s trial. But you can know Who is walking through it with you.

Lord, when we don’t understand what You are doing, help us trust who You are. When suffering overwhelms us, remind us that we are never alone. Give us the faith to trust You even when we don’t have the answers. Amen.

Job 1:13-22

[13] Now there was a day when his sons and daughters were eating and drinking w**e in their oldest brother's house;
[14] and a messenger came to Job and said, "The oxen were plowing and the donkeys feeding beside them,
[15] when the Sabeans raided them and took them away-indeed they have killed the servants with the edge of the sword; and I alone have escaped to tell you!"
[16] While he was still speaking, another also came and said, "The fire of God fell from heaven and burned up the sheep and the servants, and consumed them; and I alone have escaped to tell you!"
[17] While he was still speaking, another also came and said, "The Chaldeans formed three bands, raided the camels and took them away, yes, and killed the servants with the edge of the sword; and I alone have escaped to tell you!"
[18] While he was still speaking, another also came and said, "Your sons and daughters were eating and drinking w**e in their oldest brother's house, \[19] and suddenly a great wind came from across the wilderness and struck the four corners of the house, and it fell on the young people, and they are dead; and I alone have escaped to tell you!"
[20] Then Job arose, tore his robe, and shaved his head; and he fell to the ground and worshiped.
[21] And he said: "Naked I came from my mother's womb, And naked shall I return there. The LORD gave, and the LORD has taken away; Blessed be the name of the LORD."
[22] In all this Job did not sin nor charge God with wrong.

🌊 A day on the water is better with friends! 🛶Join us for our upcoming kayaking trip from the McKeown Road Bridge to Tyd...
09/04/2026

🌊 A day on the water is better with friends! 🛶

Join us for our upcoming kayaking trip from the McKeown Road Bridge to Tyden Park. We’ll meet at 9:30 AM, enjoy lunch at the park, and spend the day enjoying the outdoors together.

🚣 Bring your own kayak — FREE
🛶 Need a kayak? Rentals available for $25
🍽️ Lunch provided

Grab a friend and come paddle with us!

09/04/2026

When I write these devotionals, I generally include some Scripture with them. Lately, I haven’t. To be honest, I was doing a little experiment. I wanted to see if anyone would notice that the Scriptures were missing. Would anyone say anything? Well…someone did!

That reminded me of something important. God’s Word isn’t just an addition to our lives. It is the foundation. My thoughts and opinions may be interesting, but it is Scripture that has the power to speak to our hearts, encourage us, correct us, and point us toward Jesus.

So, for those who noticed…thank you! The Scriptures will return. And perhaps this little experiment reminded all of us; including me; just how important God’s Word really is.

Jesus said in Matthew 24:35, “Heaven and earth will pass away, but My words will by no means pass away.” People may come and go. Circumstances change. Our routines change. Even these devotionals may look a little different from time to time. But God’s Word never changes.

Psalm 119:105 says, “Your word is a lamp to my feet And a light to my path.“ May we never take the Bible for granted. May we read it, meditate on it, and allow it to guide us every day.

Have a blessed day!

Hebrews 4:11-16

[11] Let us therefore be diligent to enter that rest, lest anyone fall according to the same example of disobedience.
[12] For the word of God is living and powerful, and sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing even to the division of soul and spirit, and of joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart.
[13] And there is no creature hidden from His sight, but all things are naked and open to the eyes of Him to whom we must give account.
[14] Seeing then that we have a great High Priest who has passed through the heavens, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold fast our confession.
[15] For we do not have a High Priest who cannot sympathize with our weaknesses, but was in all points tempted as we are, yet without sin.
[16] Let us therefore come boldly to the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy and find grace to help in time of need.

09/03/2026

John? We know he wrote one of the four Gospels, the three letters bearing his name, and the book of Revelation. But who was this man who God used to write so much of the New Testament?

John was one of the twelve apostles of Jesus. He was the son of Zebedee and the brother of James. Jesus called the two brothers while they were working as fishermen, and they immediately followed Him.

John was part of Jesus’ inner circle, along with Peter and James. He witnessed remarkable moments in Jesus’ ministry, including the Transfiguration. He was also present in the Garden of Gethsemane and remained near the cross when Jesus was crucified.

John is sometimes called “the disciple whom Jesus loved.” This wasn’t because Jesus loved John more than the others. Rather, it reveals the close relationship John had with his Lord. John understood something important: Jesus’ love changes us.

The fisherman who once had a fiery temper became known for emphasizing love, truth, obedience, and faithfulness. John eventually became the writer of the Gospel of John, three letters, and Revelation. His writings continue to point people to one central truth: Jesus is the Son of God, and through Him we can have eternal life.

John began as a fisherman, but Jesus gave him a greater purpose. His life reminds us that God doesn’t require us to be extraordinary before He can use us. He simply asks us to follow Him.

Maybe you feel ordinary today. Remember John. An ordinary fisherman became an extraordinary witness for Christ.

Lord, we thank You for the example of John. Help us to follow Jesus faithfully, love others genuinely, and boldly share what You have done in our lives. Use even ordinary people like us for Your extraordinary purposes. Amen.

09/02/2026

The heroes and heroines of the Bible often take us by surprise. They aren’t always the people we would have chosen. Some were fishermen. Some were tax collectors. Some had questionable pasts. Some were ordinary people who simply happened to be willing to trust and obey God.

And then there was a woman that Matthew 26:7 says, “came to Him having an alabaster flask of very costly fragrant oil, and she poured it on His head as He sat at the table.” She didn’t come with a speech. She didn’t come looking for attention. She came with something precious. And she gave it to Jesus.

The disciples were critical. They thought the expensive oil could have been sold and the money given to the poor. But Jesus saw something they didn’t. He saw her heart. Jesus said in Matthew 26:10, “Why do you trouble the woman? For she has done a good work for Me.” Then He made an amazing statement in verse 13, “wherever this gospel is preached in the whole world, what this woman has done will also be told as a memorial to her."

Think about that. She probably never imagined that her simple act of worship would be remembered thousands of years later. She wasn’t one of the twelve disciples. She wasn’t a famous religious leader. Yet Jesus made sure her story would be told.

That should encourage us. We may think we aren’t important. We may think what we do for God is too small to matter. We may never stand behind a pulpit, lead a ministry, or have our name recognized by many people. But God sees. A prayer whispered when nobody else hears it matters. A kind word matters. Giving when it costs us something matters. Serving when nobody notices matters. Worshiping Jesus when others don’t understand matters.

The world may measure importance by fame, wealth, position, and recognition. God looks at the heart. The woman with the alabaster flask reminds us that sometimes the greatest heroes aren’t the people standing in the spotlight. They’re the people quietly giving Jesus their very best.

What are you holding today that you could pour out for Jesus? Give it to Him. He sees your heart. And what the world considers insignificant may be something Jesus calls beautiful.

🛶 Grab your kayak and join us for an adventure!We’ll meet at the McKeown Road Bridge at 9:30 AM and kayak our way to Tyd...
09/01/2026

🛶 Grab your kayak and join us for an adventure!

We’ll meet at the McKeown Road Bridge at 9:30 AM and kayak our way to Tyden Park, where lunch will be waiting!

Bring your own kayak and paddle FREE, or rent one for $25. Transportation back to vehicles will be available.

Come enjoy a beautiful day on the water, great fellowship, and lunch together! 🌊

09/01/2026

There are moments when I’ve had to be honest with myself and admit, “I’m not as strong as I thought I was.” I can love God, pray, read His Word, and genuinely desire to do what is right—and still find myself facing temptation.

Sometimes we think that because we’ve grown in our faith, we’ve somehow outgrown temptation. We may even look at someone else’s struggle and think, “I would never do that.” But the truth is, nobody is temptation-proof.

It doesn’t matter how long you’ve been a Christian, how much Scripture you know, how often you go to church, or how strong you think your faith is. Every one of us can be tempted. Even Jesus was tempted. In Matthew 4, Satan came to Him in the wilderness and tried to lead Him away from God’s will. Jesus didn’t give in. He answered every temptation with the Word of God.

If Satan was bold enough to tempt Jesus, we should never think he won’t try to tempt us. Temptation itself is not a sin. Giving in to temptation is. We can’t always stop a temptation from coming, but we can choose what we do when it arrives.

Sometimes temptation comes when we are tired, discouraged, angry, lonely, or feeling successful and confident. That’s why we should never say, “I would never do that.” We don’t know what we might do if we put ourselves in the wrong situation. The Bible warns us: 1 Corinthians 10:12 says, “Therefore let him who thinks he stands take heed lest he fall.”

The best defense against temptation is staying close to God. Pray before temptation comes. Fill your heart with Scripture. Avoid situations that make it easier to fall. And when temptation does come, don’t try to fight it in your own strength. God promises that we are not helpless: 1 Corinthians 10:13 says,”God is faithful, who will not allow you to be tempted beyond what you are able.”

Nobody is temptation-proof. But when temptation comes, we don’t have to face it alone. God is faithful, and He provides a way of escape. Stay close to Jesus. Know His Word. Watch and pray. And when temptation comes, choose obedience.

08/31/2026

Saul was a man who hated Christians. He persecuted the followers of Jesus and believed he was doing the right thing. He was determined to stop the spread of Christianity.

But then Saul encountered Jesus on the road to Damascus. Suddenly, everything changed. The man who had been persecuting Christians became one of the greatest preachers of the Gospel. Saul became known as Paul, and his life was completely transformed by the power of Christ.

Paul later wrote about his past, never hiding what he had been. He knew that his salvation wasn’t because he deserved it. It was because of God’s grace.

What a reminder that no one is too far gone for God to change. Maybe you know someone who seems like they could never change. Don’t give up praying for them. God can reach people in places we never could.

And perhaps you have things in your own past that you wish you could forget. Remember this: God is not limited by your past. He can give you a new purpose.

Saul was a persecutor of Christians. Paul became a preacher of Christ. The same God who changed Saul can change anyone. 2 Corinthians 5:17 says, “Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; old things have passed away; behold, all things have become new.”

God specializes in transforming lives. Saul became Paul—and his greatest days were still ahead of him. Don’t let your past define you. Let Jesus define who you are becoming.

2 Corinthians 5:12-17

[12] For we do not commend ourselves again to you, but give you opportunity to boast on our behalf, that you may have an answer for those who boast in appearance and not in heart.
[13] For if we are beside ourselves, it is for God; or if we are of sound mind, it is for you.
[14] For the love of Christ compels us, because we judge thus: that if One died for all, then all died;
[15] and He died for all, that those who live should live no longer for themselves, but for Him who died for them and rose again.
[16] Therefore, from now on, we regard no one according to the flesh. Even though we have known Christ according to the flesh, yet now we know Him thus no longer.
[17] Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; old things have passed away; behold, all things have become new.

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