In Bible times, people believed in all kinds of gods. The Egyptians worshipped the sun, the Nile River, and even animals. This way of thinking, called polytheism (believing in many gods), was normal for most cultures....  Read More

Have you ever noticed how quickly things can change? Think back to the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic. Suddenly, hand sanitizer and toilet paper became as valuable as gold. People lined up outside stores, panicked about running out of everyday stuff they’d never worried about before. Crazy, right? It makes you think: What do we really value, and does it even matter in the long run?  Read More

During the COVID-19 pandemic, what we considered essential shifted dramatically. Items we had always taken for granted—like hand sanitizer and toilet paper—became priceless commodities. People waited in lines, hoping they weren’t too late to grab what they needed. This experience highlights how easily we can misplace value until a crisis forces us to reconsider. In the same way, the Apostle Paul challenges us to build our lives around things that have lasting, eternal value rather than conforming to the world's ever-changing priorities...  Read More

Pastor Battle's message on Rebuilding Altars was a wake-up call, challenging us to rethink our approach to faith in today’s turbulent world. Let’s unpack some of the highlights that stirred our hearts and left us inspired to take action.  Read More

Paul wrote the Book of Romans to help people understand what it means to follow Jesus. In chapter 10, Paul explains how important faith is for us to be saved. Back in Paul’s time, many Jewish people wanted to please God but didn’t realize that following rules wasn’t enough. They needed to put their faith in Jesus, the Savior. They had the wrong idea about how to be right with God.  Read More

Paul’s letter to the Romans stands as a monumental piece of Christian theology, and chapter 10 focuses on the importance of faith in salvation. During Paul’s time, many devout Jews were zealous for God but lacked understanding of His new covenant through Jesus Christ. They held tightly to the Law, missing the revelation that Jesus was the fulfillment of God’s promise. Paul’s deep desire was for them to embrace faith in Jesus, the true Redeemer.  Read More

Romans 3:23 and 6:23 hit hard: everyone messes up, and those mistakes—sin—come with serious consequences. But here’s the good news: God’s love is bigger than our biggest mistakes...  Read More

Romans 3:23 and 6:23 are powerful reminders of humanity's universal struggle with sin and God's amazing grace. Written by Paul, the book of Romans is a deep theological work addressing the human condition, the nature of salvation, and the faithfulness of God. Paul wrote Romans during his ministry in Corinth, likely around AD 57....  Read More

When Paul faced hostility and danger in Jerusalem, God gave him a vision to keep going, assuring him he wasn’t finished yet. Even though people wanted him gone, Paul knew his mission was far from over. His letter to the Romans was like his “life message” about the power of faith—written from Corinth, carried by a trusted friend, and packed with everything Paul wanted this new church in Rome to understand...  Read More

Paul received his vision in Acts 23:11 immediately after an intense interrogation before a council of religious leaders. During the interrogation, Paul was questioned, struck in the face, and in danger of being torn apart by the angry crowd (Acts 23:2). Such perilous persecution might have caused Paul to wonder if he was about to meet his end. The vision Paul received assured him his time was not yet. If Paul was still to testify in Rome, he would not perish in Jerusalem, even if the Jews were actively plotting to murder him...  Read More