Word of Life

You know, knowing what to say is important, but knowing when to say it is equally important. You can just spit out random compliments to others, but isn’t it great when your compliment is just what someone needed to hear in that moment? In his message today, Pastor Richard explains to you that Jesus speaks to you exactly what you need to hear at exactly the time you need to hear it. He is the perf...

Babies love to be held, and so wherever the mother goes, the baby wants to go with her. But sometimes, the mom needs to put the baby down to take care of something, and what happens? The baby cries as if she has been completely abandoned. In today’s message, Pastor Richard asks if you ever feel like that with God? Is there ever a moment when you don’t feel close to God and start to panic? Be encou...

God’s forgiveness is a truly mysterious thing! It’s not a loan that you need to repay over time, or a gift that takes time to take effect. When you are forgiven by God, it’s instantaneous! Pastor Richard draws an example today from the story of David and Bathsheba: when David was called out on his sin, he repented to the Lord. It wasn’t several days later when forgiveness arrived; forgiveness came...

Sometimes, the world likes to slap a label on you, calling you a bad person. Just remember, you can find comfort in knowing that God sees you as righteous when you genuinely repent and seek His forgiveness with an open heart. It feels as if sin has never even crossed your path. But have you stopped to think about who deserves all the credit? Today, Pastor Richard shares how Jesus has washed you cl...

Have you ever felt completely abandoned in life? Perhaps you’ve been going through an extremely difficult season, while everyone around you seems to have it easy. Well, in his message today, Pastor Richard wants you to know that you’re not alone. Even Jesus knows what it was like to suffer with no one else to feel His pain. He knows what you’ve gone through and even what you’re going through now,...

What if you never checked the messages on your phone, but then you complained about no one ever reaching out to you? That would be odd, right? It’s not that they never reached out, it’s that you never listened. In today’s message, Pastor Richard assures you that God IS speaking to you. Are you listening? Are you spending time in the Word of God? Are you opening up the pages of Scripture to find ou...

Some people are really good at planning. Not only do they have their day mapped out, but they’ve got the whole year and even five to ten years lined up. They know where they want their career to be, what house they want to live in, and how many kids they want to have. Today, in his message, Pastor Richard encourages you to surrender your plans to God. God knows what lies ahead, where you can only...

It’s easy to look at the failure of others and shake our heads. There’s a phrase that says, “My sin always looks worse on somebody else.” The truth is that all too often, we’re quick to judge others but aren’t willing to deal with our own sin. In today’s message, Pastor Richard urges you to look at your own heart to see what God may want to deal with. Don’t be so calloused that you won’t allow God...

There are a lot of goals that many of us give up on because of the hurdles that we’d have to overcome to achieve them. Whether it’s hours of training involved to be an elite athlete, or the years of schooling to earn that degree. Sometimes we just have to curb our expectations. In his message today, Pastor Richard shares with you that eternal life is attainable for you! Jesus has already done all...

Sometimes, the world likes to slap a label on you, calling you a bad person. Just remember, you can find comfort in knowing that God sees you as righteous when you genuinely repent and seek His forgiveness with an open heart. It feels as if sin has never even crossed your path. But have you stopped to think about who deserves all the credit? Today, Pastor Richard shares how Jesus has washed you cl...

A savvy businessman is always on the lookout for opportunities to strike a deal that works in his favor. It's easy to rationalize your choices and missteps by pointing out the good you've done, isn't it? But do those really stack up to what God expects? Today, Pastor Richard encourages you to let go of the negotiations with God. Rather than trying to explain yourself, why not embrace the truth tha...

With all of the various sources of information we have today, you have to stop and consider who and what to listen to. So many people want you to listen to THEM, but how can you discern the truth? In his message today, Pastor Richard warns you that there are so many people out there who think they’re wise, but in God’s eyes, they’re nothing but fools. Keep your eyes on God, and let His Word be the...

When you plant a seed, you can’t just stick it in a pot of soil and expect it to grow; you’ve got to water it and give it sunlight. Without the water and sunlight, that plant will never come to life. Today, in his message, Pastor Richard expresses to you that without the Spirit of God, you will never truly experience life. The good news is that God pours out His Spirit on those who come to Him. Ar...

In a new relationship, it’s easy to feel “in love,” but over time, couples often lose that affection they once had for each other. It’s sad to see when a couple moves from being inseparable to insufferable. Today, in his message, Pastor Richard challenges you to ask yourself if you’ve become weary of God. Were you once so in love with God that He was all you could talk about, but now, He’s more of...

We’ve all experienced some kind of failure in our lives, but should we let our failures define us? What if that first time you fell off your bike, you never got back up again? It takes resilience to keep moving forward. In his message today, Pastor Richard encourages you not to dwell on your past failures but to move forward as you grow in God’s grace. Don’t let yesterday’s failures hinder what Go...

I think most of us wish that life was perfect, but it’s not. It would be great to spend our days sitting on a beach relaxing, but the reality is that life has its ups and downs. In today’s message, Pastor Richard shares with you that although life can be hard, you don’t have to go through it without hope. God hasn’t promised you a life free from difficulty, but whatever struggles you face, He want...

A savvy businessman is always on the lookout for opportunities to strike a deal that works in his favor. It's easy to rationalize your choices and missteps by pointing out the good you've done, isn't it? But do those really stack up to what God expects? Today, Pastor Richard encourages you to let go of the negotiations with God. Rather than trying to explain yourself, why not embrace the truth tha...

When you venture out into the rain, the best companions to keep you dry are an umbrella or a cozy spot to take cover. Similarly, do you realize that you need someone to save you from God's anger that's coming down like rain? Today, Pastor Richard shares some heartfelt insights on why having Jesus in your life is so important. He’s the only one who can save you from God's wrath and judgment, guidin...

Have you ever opened up the fridge to look for something and, after a while, given up? I know I have, and do you know what’s worse? When someone else walks over to the same fridge, opens it up, and grabs that thing you were looking for, immediately! Today, in his message, Pastor Richard urges you not to miss Jesus when He’s right in front of you. He wants to reveal Himself to you in His Word. Are...

How often do you read the Terms and Conditions before you click that “Accept” button? I mean, who has time for that? But did you know that if you ever had to go to court, by having clicked “Accept,” you would be legally bound by those terms and conditions? In today’s message, Pastor Richard shares with you that the only way to receive eternal life is by accepting God’s terms: Repent of your sins a...

When you’re feeling weak, the last thing you need is someone to come yell at you and tell you to pick yourself up by your bootstraps. No, when you’re feeling weak, what you need is someone to come alongside you and encourage you until you can stand on your own. In today’s message, Pastor Richard shares with you that Jesus is that someone. He didn’t come to beat you down, but to offer you life and...

It seems like just about every time life is about to settle down, something comes up to throw a wrench into things. It’s like you can hardly catch a break before the world comes crashing down - again. *Sigh* “How will I make it through this time?” You might be asking yourself. Well, in his message today, Pastor Richard wants you to know that God is always in control. When you trust in Him, you’ll...

When we look back on History, we can see the many different rulers that have come and gone. Some were the seemingly obvious candidates, while others were quite surprising. Even in our modern day, watching the change in power can keep us on our toes. In his message today, Pastor Richard will show you that no matter who’s in the Whitehouse, or any other position of authority, you can be sure that Go...

When you venture out into the rain, the best companions to keep you dry are an umbrella or a cozy spot to take cover. Similarly, do you realize that you need someone to save you from God's anger that's coming down like rain? Today, Pastor Richard shares some heartfelt insights on why having Jesus in your life is so important. He’s the only one who can save you from God's wrath and judgment, guidin...

It's so easy to fall into the habit of measuring our worth by looking at what others are doing. But have you ever thought about how this benchmark you hold doesn’t mean a thing to God? Today, Pastor Richard shares some thoughts on God’s grace and mercy. He'll judge you based on His own sense of what’s right. To handle that, He’s showered you with plenty of favor and patience. Embrace His grace and...