Word of Life

Sometimes, we can feel like we’re all alone. That feeling of not knowing who we could even go to when we feel lost is so relatable. Pastor Richard reminds us that we DO have someone to run to! We have Jesus! He will always be there for us, through His promises, Word, and faithfulness. Pastor Richard is telling YOU that there’s still hope even when you don’t think there is. Let this message today b...

Who is your greatest role model? Very often, the person you look up to tends to be the type of person you are. As Pastor Richard shares in his message today, Jesus is his greatest role model. Jesus is kind, compassionate, caring, humble, and loving! What a great person to look up to as a role model. You should always strive to be the type of person Jesus is; He is the greatest example to everyone....

As the world seems to grow darker, we who follow Christ are not without light. The Word of God reveals what we need to know, so that we are not lost in this world. That’s why, in today’s message, Pastor Richard reminds us that as we hold on to Scripture, we can stand firm in faith, trusting in what God has already spoken. We already have the victory, and when we place our faith in Jesus, we can re...

We live in a world that constantly craves the next big thing, and in our lives, we are always pursuing more: more money, more land, more material possessions. But, in our journey with God, we can sometimes forget that He is the sole reason we have what we do. The family we cherish, our jobs, the security we enjoy, and the food on our tables… all of these are blessings from God. So today, Pastor Ri...

Isn’t it amazing to know that we have a King who truly loves us? God loves us so much that He sent His One and only Son to pay our price for sin on the cross, all because of how much we matter to Him. There will be times of pain in our lives, as well as struggles and storms, but we know that we aren’t alone. Today, Pastor Richard reminds us that the God of the universe is always with us and ready...

In our relationship with God, many of us long for a deeper connection. While some may only experience a surface-level faith, those who aspire to be true disciples of Christ yearn to know Him intimately and walk closely with Him. That’s why in today’s message, Pastor Richard encourages you to deepen your relationship with Jesus by inviting Him to accompany you in every step of your life and trustin...

Are you a procrastinator, or do you know someone who is? Maybe you were one of those up-all-night-writing-a-paper type students. Or maybe your best friend is perpetually late anytime you get together. Waiting until the last minute may be something you’re known for, and may even give others a chuckle, but it can’t be the way you view your eternity. Today, Pastor Richard implores you to choose Jesus...

Who is your greatest role model? Very often, the person you look up to tends to be the type of person you are. As Pastor Richard shares in his message today, Jesus is his greatest role model. Jesus is kind, compassionate, caring, humble, and loving! What a great person to look up to as a role model. You should always strive to be the type of person Jesus is; He is the greatest example to everyone....

Imagine this: it’s your second day on your brand-new job, and your boss wants you to do the work your co-worker has been doing for FIVE years! Well, that’s not fair, is it? You cannot hold the same standards for two different people when they’re in completely different stages. Today, Pastor Richard talks about how your convictions may be different from those of others. Your job isn’t to make every...

We’re born into a selfish, everyone-for-themselves world. You don’t need to teach a child the word “Mine.” Or explain to them that they should cry when they want something.  We learn how to live in this world through nature and nurture. In today’s message, Pastor Richard reminds us that this is true for adults as well. As Christians, we understand that living for Christ looks different than living...

Double jeopardy is a legal term meaning someone can’t be tried for the same crime twice. Once they’re found innocent, that’s it. In today’s message, Pastor Richard reminds us that this is the same with Jesus and His atonement for our sins. Jesus paid our debt so that we can never be tried for our crimes again. How can that be true? It’s a mystery of salvation that once we’ve accepted Jesus Christ...

The Good News of Jesus Christ is simple, straightforward, and for everyone! In today’s message, Pastor Richard encourages you to make a decision to follow Christ. Step one is to repent. Acknowledge that you’re a sinner in need of a Savior and turn from your sin. You can’t do it on your own! God is merciful and loves you so much that He sent His Son to die on a cross to pay the debt that you can’t...

When farmers leave one of their fields fallow, it’s to let the soil rest and recover its fertility. To ready a fallow field for planting, the soil first needs to be broken up. Our hearts can be like a fallow field that needs the soil softened up, so that new seeds can take root there. Today, Pastor Richard urges you to make yourself open and receptive to God, so that His word can become deeply roo...

One of the characters in the novel 1984 argues, “War is peace; freedom is slavery; ignorance is strength.” In a similar vein, Isaiah says, “Woe to those who call evil good and good evil, who put darkness for light and light for darkness”. Sounds a lot like our times, doesn’t it! Today, Pastor Richard tells us how Israel and Judah forgot and disobeyed God, and yet He continued to call them back to...

Imagine this: it’s your second day on your brand-new job, and your boss wants you to do the work your co-worker has been doing for FIVE years! Well, that’s not fair, is it? You cannot hold the same standards for two different people when they’re in completely different stages. Today, Pastor Richard talks about how your convictions may be different from those of others. Your job isn’t to make every...

I think we ALL can relate to judging our fellow Christian friends for some of the choices they make. It’s important to remember that their walk with Christ isn’t ours, and that we can’t control everything they do. Today, Pastor Richard discusses the importance of encouraging your new believer friends in their walk with Christ when they fall short, instead of judging them when they may be strugglin...

Today, Pastor Richard discusses the similarities between Hosea’s time and our own, as well as Paul’s day. In Ephesians, Paul exhorts the Church not to follow after the world, but to walk as children of light and expose the world’s dark deeds. We are to be salt and light and be transformed into the image of Christ. Therefore, trust and live in Jesus, immerse yourself in God’s Word, and get involved...

The news today is unsettling, infuriating, and tragic. There are many different viewpoints in the world around us, and everyone thinks that their’s is the right one. So what’s missing? How can we know what’s true? Today, Pastor Richard describes Hosea’s time, where the knowledge of God no longer governed the behavior of individuals or the nation. Sounds familiar, doesn’t it? Even so, God’s love wa...

Gomer, the adulterous wife of Hosea, had a faithful husband and multiple children, but she was not satisfied with her life. She wanted to cheat on him and pursue her previous lovers, whom she thought would fill her soul with those things that were lacking in her life. But God promised to thwart her, so that she would seek but not find what she craved. Are there things in your life you crave, hopin...

God told the prophet Hosea to marry a prostitute, an unfaithful adulteress. Now, why would He do this? Because that’s how God felt about His people, whom He dearly loved. For they had turned away from Him to other lovers, to idols. The Church in the New Testament is likened to the Bride of Christ. And like a faithful husband, Jesus longs for your affection and to be your first love. When you look...

It’s natural to be skeptical when you hear a prophecy or the interpretation of it. They often aren’t crystal clear in their descriptions, using metaphors and symbolism that can be misinterpreted. As Pastor Richard will point out in today’s message, the prophecy we find in the book of Daniel has been proven throughout the centuries, and when we approach it in faith and allow the Holy Spirit to guid...

I think we ALL can relate to judging our fellow Christian friends for some of the choices they make. It’s important to remember that their walk with Christ isn’t ours, and that we can’t control everything they do. Today, Pastor Richard discusses the importance of encouraging your new believer friends in their walk with Christ when they fall short, instead of judging them when they may be strugglin...

Faith in God is essential to stand strong against the attacks of the enemy. He’s no match for our God, but that doesn’t mean he’s not clever. His attacks come in subtle, unrelenting ways that can be easy to dismiss, while doubts start to build and we find ourselves compromising on our values. Today, Pastor Richard will encourage us to reinforce our faith through the Word and time in prayer, as wel...

The world we’re living in grows riper by the day for the anti-Christ. There’s already been a lot of speculation about who it might be and where they might come from. As we head into the final days before our Savior’s return, Pastor Richard will encourage us to take heart. We can trust that Jesus will return for us before the time of this evil ruler arrives. We need to be aware, actively warning th...

How do you pray? How often? This is a heavily underused gift that God’s given us. As Pastor Richard will challenge us in today’s message, prayer is as necessary as the breath we breathe as believers. It can come in multiple forms, and there are times when you will not have access to the words to express your heart. In that moment, trust in the Spirit, who can give you the words, even at times in a...