The Encounter

As Christians, is persecution to be expected? In John 15:18, Jesus tells us “if the world hates you, know that it has hated me before it hated you”. Jesus was hated and targeted throughout his life, even though he was destined to bring salvation to the world. Despite the pain and suffering he went through, Jesus still tells us to love our enemies and pray for those who persecute us in Matthew 5:44...

Jesus as a human but also the son of GOD walked on this earth, not only to speak the good news, but to show miracles that cause growth to our faith in Him. Miracles were not only to show the supernatural power of God but to teach us a spiritual lesson. In John 9:3, Jesus explains that the blind man was not blind because of his parents’ sin or his own sin but to show God’s power. Join us as we spea...

“Let no one despise you for your youth, but set the believers an example in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith, in purity.” (1 Timothy 4:12) As youth, much of what we do is regulated by our parents including when and for how long we go to church. Many youth today wish that they could serve God as freely as others serve yet there are different circumstances that prevent them from doing so. But w...

Throughout the letters of the apostles, we see them give GOD the glory, but what does that really mean? Through our lives we find it easy to glorify God in our hills, but in our valleys we easily forget to continue to do this. In these battles we must remember that Paul tells us in Romans 11:36, “of Him, and through Him, and to Him are all things.” How will we give God the glory he deserves in the...

“My body, my choice,” but is it really? Abortion is a hot topic issue that many Christians find themselves indecisive about. Especially when the bible is used to support it. Don’t allow yourself to be swayed by popular opinion, instead stand firm against the current.

The same power that allowed fire to descend from the heavens is the same power that lives within us. We become so used to hearing these historical events that they become like fairytales to us. Instead of hearing and reading about these stories, why don’t we ask God to equip us to be the main characters that He uses to show his glory.

The prince of darkness threatens to overtake us at every turn. He lures us with the promise of a good time and happiness. We forget that we have been commissioned to be the light of the world, to be separated from the darkened that threatens to consume us. Our loving Father sent his Spirit to guide us to live lives set apart and consecrated for him. So if you find yourself in a position where the...

Many youth avoid coming to church because they feel helpless in the face of sin. We feel like despite how many times we try, we always fall short, destined to fall in the same ruthless cycles. But there is hope, Acts 16:26 tells us of a moment of such deliverance, “suddenly there was such a violent earthquake that the foundations of the prison were shaken. At once all the prison doors flew open, a...

Isn’t it hypocritical that we as Christians claim to always be full of joy and blessings? When in fact, we may be going through a hard time? Coming into church we greet one another by saying we are blessed. Yet it’s highly unlikely that we are all happy. What people don’t understand is that when being filled with the Holy Spirit, joy is no longer a feeling but a spiritual state. In todays episode,...

“But the Holy Spirit will come on you and give you power. You will be my witnesses.” ‭‭Acts‬ ‭1:8‬ ‭ERV. ‬‬As we can see, the Holy Spirit didn’t only come to console but also to give power to those who believe in Jesus. These are to bear witness to the power we gain through the Spirit of God.

Tribulations in our lives as Christians are expected; they overwhelm, tire, and bring a huge unavoidable sense of loneliness. Yet our hope is not lost, in 2 Corinthians, Paul tells us our God is a God of all comfort. God sends us His Spirit as a Helper to give us His strength in our weaknesses. But who is this God of comfort?

We come to church with the expectations of hearing the word of God and it changing our lives. However we don't come with the right heart to receive it. We allow the seed to grow in a hostile environment that doesn't give us the results we need. Or without realizing it our heart is a dead zone in which the word cannot thrive. What we need to do is change the conditions of our hearts to change the p...

The Spirit cannot abide in a room of idols, much like it can not abide in us if there is something else seated on the throne of our hearts. As youth, we vow to put God first; but slowly, and sometimes without even realizing, we try to balance God with all the other enjoyments the world offers us. We say He is first but when it really comes down to it, God is nowhere in our hearts. Instead, we beco...

The magnitude of God’s love is so difficult for us to understand because as humans we are so disloyal. Yet his love remains steadfast even when our heart is attracted to things it shouldn't be. Once in His loving arms we “backslide” into the arms of sin. Sadly, we don’t even feel remorse for our infidelity. Nevertheless He still chooses us and crowns us as his beloved bride. To understand God’s lo...

There is a verse that says when we ask God for something, he will answer. However, his answer might not be what we want it to be. What will our reaction be when God says no? Will we be angry, will we throw a tantrum or will we accept what God has answered?

We are expected to have the Holy Spirit, but sometimes our heart gets in the way and deceives us.  Our hearts are so easily manipulated that we confuse overwhelming emotions with the Holy Spirit. When we are young it is difficult to realize that people are not crying from emotion, but because the spirit in us is being embraced by the presence of God. And sometimes in our ignorance we fake being in...

Although it might seem like church is full of acts that might be interpreted as rituals, such as taking the holy supper, being baptized in water and the Holy Spirit; none of these physical actions matter if there isn’t an internal change. A real encounter with the spirit causes growth in areas such as patience, love, joy, etc. Producing these spiritual fruits is the core of our walk in Christ.

Although it might seem like church is full of acts that might be interpreted as rituals, such as taking the holy supper, being baptized in water and the Holy Spirit; none of these physical actions matter if there isn’t an internal change. A real encounter with the spirit causes growth in areas such as patience, love, joy, etc. Producing these spiritual fruits is the core of our walk in Christ.


The blood of Jesus serves to transform, redeem, and purify us. It’s deeply ingrained as a part of our faith, however from the outside it can look like a very odd practice. But in reality, the simple act of taking the bread and wine is so rich in symbolism, meaning, and essentially marks a change in reality. It is so powerful, it affects body, soul, and spirit. The words tradition, custom, and ritu...

An encounter with Christ leads to actions that from an outside view can look weird. It leads us to baptism in both water and the Holy Spirit. As an onlooker it’s easy to feel overwhelmed and maybe even a little hesitant to open yourself up to participating in these actions. These are more than just ritualistic acts, they are a way to connect with God on a whole new level. They allow us to experien...

You asked we answered!

In times of distress how do we put our faith in God? It’s so hard to lean solely on him especially when we don’t understand why we have to go through trials, or pain, or moments of complete devastation. It’s so easy to revert into trusting our own understanding, our own strength especially when we can see immediate results of our actions. However, it’s in these moments of blind trust in God that H...

As young adults, we find ourselves with more responsibilities and facing more decisions. This includes deciding whether to have a hands on or off relationship with God. (i.e. people who believe in God but don't exercise their faith) We find ourselves influenced toward or away from God by our friend group. We become confronted by a pivotal decision; follow Christ or don’t. Some people believe lovin...

This place, this world, this society, all around you, always dragging you down. What once made you uncomfortable seems less and less “bad” as the world quietly seduces you. Making you so well-adjusted to your culture that you mold into it without even thinking, stunting your growth, and shaming you for thinking differently than what’s socially acceptable. Your spirit that was once loud and urging,...

Immanuel means God with us. Often we feel like God has been silent or absent in our lives. Even the people most known for being close to God in the Bible felt this way sometimes. Yet we feel justified to question why we don’t feel Him. When instead we should be questioning, are we with God?