“Then Jesus said to his disciples, “Whoever wants to be my disciple must deny themselves and take up their cross and follow me.” (Matthew 16:24) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=39UafwUH4Gg “You’ve been tryin’ hard to bear the weight of all your shame – And if there’s a God up there, you’re sure He forgot your name – When your… Read More »

“I will remain in the world no longer, but they are still in the world, and I am coming to you. Holy Father, protect them by the power of your name, the name you gave me, so that they may be one as we are one.” (John 17:11) Jesus has said, “I am the way… Read More »

“So then, dear friends, since you are looking forward to this, make every effort to be found spotless, blameless and at peace with him.” (2 Peter 3:14) Pastor Tanner made a great point this past Sunday (https://www.californiaecchurch.com/sermons/ ), and I thought it would be an excellent nugget for us all to think about as we start… Read More »

“He is not the God of the dead, but of the living, for to him all are alive.” (Luke 20:38) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S_OTz-lpDjw “Let love explode and bring the dead to life – A love so bold to see a revolution somehow – Let love explode and bring the dead to life – A love so bold… Read More »

“Bless the Lord, O my soul; And all that is within me, bless His holy name! Bless the Lord, O my soul, And forget not all His benefits: Who forgives all your iniquities, Who heals all your diseases, Who redeems your life from destruction, Who crowns you with lovingkindness and tender mercies, Who satisfies your… Read More »

“He got up, rebuked the wind and said to the waves, ‘Quiet! Be still!’ Then the wind died down and it was completely calm.” (Mark 4:39) Sometimes we really must take a step back, look at scripture and ask ourselves, “Do I really believe this happened?” My prayer for us all is that we can… Read More »

“Whoever derides their neighbor has no sense, but the one who has understanding holds their tongue.” (Proverbs 11:12) We have the acronym THINK on our refrigerator at the house. Our former pastor posted the image and included it in a short sermon series based on the idea of guarding your speech. The THINK acronym is… Read More »

“But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.” (Romans 5:8) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yG-Y9bWlCw8 “I’ve got a friend – Closer than a brother – There is no judgement – Oh, how He loves me – I’ve got a friend And He is my strength – He is… Read More »

“God’s voice thunders in marvelous ways; he does great things beyond our understanding. He says to the snow, ‘Fall on the earth,’ and to the rain shower, ‘Be a mighty downpour.’” (Job 37:5-6) Happy Monday to all, and may God Bless our Veterans and all those who have served this country. Job is a fascinating… Read More »

October 31 CECC “God Nugget”: “He is not the God of the dead, but of the living, for to him all are alive.” (Luke 20:38) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S_OTz-lpDjw “Let love explode and bring the dead to life – A love so bold to see a revolution somehow – Let love explode and bring the dead to life… Read More »