READ: 1 Corinthians 9:24-27I grew up playing several sports, and with three siblings who also played sports, we were always on a court, in a pool, or at a field. We enjoyed the bright lights of the bi...  Read More

We all hunger for encouragement and affirmation. In a life that is full of trouble, difficulty, and disappointment it is nice to have people in your corner. People who cheer you along and call to you ...  Read More

READ: John 6:1-13A common perception is that the benefit of generosity is exclusively directed towards the receiver of the act. It is often viewed as an exchange between a giver and receiver, with the...  Read More

READ: John 6:1-13We've developed a mindset of generosity, learned to steward what we have, and have prepared ourselves to be generous. What do we do now?Find opportunities to bless others, of course!U...  Read More

READ: John 6:1-13Growing up, I had little money. There was always a strong temptation to hold tight to everything I had and keep it from others. I lived paycheck to paycheck, prioritizing my own needs...  Read More

READ: John 6:1-13After developing a mindset of generosity, we must acknowledge our responsibility to steward God's blessings. Webster's Dictionary defines stewardship as "The careful and responsible m...  Read More

READ: John 6:1-13When reading these verses, the focus is often on the miracle performed by Jesus, demonstrating His supernatural power and ability to meet people's physical needs. The boy's generosity...  Read More

Discipleship is a widely used term, but what does it really mean? When we talk about “discipling someone” or “making disciples,” it goes beyond just a Bible study or a program. Looking at Paul and Tim...  Read More

Hey, church! I’m Priscilla. This is my story.My journey began in Miami, Florida. My family and I were happy, despite our financial struggles. As new immigrants, my parents were searching for a new h...  Read More

Serving others with the gifts and talents God has given us makes a difference. It’s part and parcel of what it means to be a church family. In Acts 9:36-42, we learn from an unsung hero named Tabitha ...  Read More

READ: Hebrews 10:23-25As I mentioned earlier, I’ve been in various discipleship communities and relationships over the years. From those experiences, I can tell you that there is nothing quite as exci...  Read More

READ: Proverbs 27:17Our verse today always gives me a mental picture of two swords clanging together. I have no idea if that is how iron sharpens iron, but it’s the image I get. Perhaps you will see a...  Read More

READ: Colossians 1:28In our verse today, Paul explains the essence of discipleship well. He says we are to proclaim (share, preach) Christ, admonishing (warning, holding to account), and teaching (ins...  Read More

READ: Matthew 28:19-20One of my honors and privileges as an early childhood educator in a Christian school is helping young children memorize the word of God. In the last few weeks of the school year,...  Read More

READ: Matthew 4:19-20When Jesus called Simon and Andrew to be his disciples early in his ministry, he already knew their job description. No longer would they be working on a fishing boat, hauling in ...  Read More

READ: John 16:33"In me, you may have peace." This is the same peace that Jesus referred to earlier. "Peace I leave with you; My peace I give to you" (John 14:27). This peace gives us comfort when life...  Read More

Read 1 Thessalonians 5:14The instruction to encourage is not optional. We are commanded to encourage. We are told to encourage the fainthearted – those in fear and doubt who lack courage and resolutio...  Read More

READ: 1 Corinthians 13:4-7I love how well 1 Corinthians 13:1-3 lays out how important love is in everything we do. Our motives must be pure. Sometimes, we can get caught up in how nice it feels when s...  Read More

READ: Ephesians 4:29I need to confess something. Sometimes, I can be a negative person. My natural tendency is to focus on what needs to be fixed and only sometimes on what is going well. This often l...  Read More

READ: Hebrews 10:24-25Have you ever noticed that the more time you spend doing something with a group, the more you feel encouraged to keep doing it? I’ve had a gym membership for a couple of years no...  Read More

“1 I commend to you our sister Phoebe, who is a servant of the church which is at Cenchrea; 2 that you receive her in the Lord in a manner worthy of the saints, and that you help her in whatever matte...  Read More

READ: Romans 12:1, 1 Corinthians 13:1-3One of the most joyful and fulfilling ministries at Faith Bible Church is Core Team 6. Unless you've had a sixth grader go through our children's ministry, you m...  Read More

READ: James 1:22-25My family started attending Faith Bible Church in the late spring, almost at the end of the school year. After attending for a few weeks, my wife and I noticed a sign in the prescho...  Read More

READ: 1 Corinthians 12:4-7Many years ago, when my wife and I were involved in the Young Marrieds ministry at our church, we had been asked to serve on the leadership team. Several current leaders move...  Read More