Paul in his treatise on the resurrection of the believer writes, “But now Christ has been raised from the dead, the first fruits of those who are asleep,” (I Cor 15:20 NAS). Easter Sunday is just a few days away, and I am asking God to give you the best Easter Sunday ever. Have you…
DetailsThe writer of Hebrews gives instructions to believers, “Not forsaking the own assembling together, as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another; and all the more as you see the day drawing near” (10:25 NAS). Getting together for corporate worship/going to church is scriptural, and it is a good habit to have. The…
DetailsAs we enter into a new year, we often make new year’s resolutions or set goals for ourselves. Both goals and resolutions are honorable, but we must be intentional about them. As I sit in my office this morning (1/3/22), I felt led to share with you sterling goals for this year; and I want…
DetailsNew Christmas movies are released every year and we’re excited to add them to our Christmas movie “watch-list”. These movies usually come and go, but once in awhile one becomes a classic. Some of the best all-time favorite classics include The Santa Clause, Home Alone, Elf, How the Grinch Stole Christmas, and Miracle on 34th…
DetailsHaving been in ministry for thirty-four years and 24.5 have of those as a lead pastor, I have often experienced times of stress, and anxiety; I even came close to burnout once. The ministry is not for “the faint of heart.” In those tough times, I learned to lean into my calling and to lean…
DetailsAs we begin the new church year (2021-2022), we are always reminded of the changing of season. Summer will turn to fall; leaves will change colors; school resumes, and football season starts. Transition is a necessary part of life. The Reyes Family transitioned to Ohio, and the Wright Family has transitioned here to Michigan this…
DetailsMost kids that I know of love a birthday party. Who doesn’t? Well I know someone who is getting ready to celebrate 100 years, and that is the Michigan Church of God. Yes, this year the Michigan Church of God began in 1921; and we are going to have a Birthday Celebration on June 14,…
DetailsIn a chapter of resurrection hope, Paul writes, “But in fact, Christ has been raised from the dead. He is the first of a great harvest of all who have died” (I Cor 15:20 NLT). The message of Easter is “Christ has risen; He is alive.” Paul would say in this same chapter-I Corinthians 15-that…
Details2020 – What a year! COVID-19. Pandemic. Riots. Economic downturn. Division. A Presidential election. This year has been one for the books, and most of us are ready for 2020 to be in the books of history. However, we must not allow this Christmas season to be eclipsed by all we have been through in…
DetailsThis blog is an excerpt from Pastor Jentezen Franklin’s message “Fast Pray Vote.” “Four million. That’s how many evangelical Christians didn’t vote in the last presidential election. You may think ONE individual vote doesn’t make a difference-but 4,000,000 individuals can determine an election. Are you in the silent majority? Even though we are the majority…
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