Beloved, Here we are at the literal midpoint of 2021. 2020 seems like a hazy memory as the world has rushed back to some sense of normalcy despite the continued presence of Covid-19. We are making progress but we are not done with this battle just yet. We have had challenges on so many fronts to contend with. Challenges have been social, political, and economic. It is like that sometimes in the world. And, while we can look at the world, we do not have to even look that

Beloved, As we are gaining more perceived freedoms from the restrictions associated with Covid-19, I hope and pray that you are remembering who is making it all possible, God. God created the world by the speaking of His words and God has provided everything that we have ever needed since the beginning of time. Do you remember that? As you go through your daily rhythms of life, you should. And, while many act as if life on this side of glory is all that there is to be live

Beloved, We are now half way through the sixth month of the year and at the end of it, we will be halfway through the year of 2021. God has been so good to us during this pandemic, this Covid-19. When you get up each day, you may say that you are making it through. Be careful in your choice of words. Is it you making it through or is God bringing you through? If the former, then you must be pretty powerful in being able to orchestrate your life through your own power; but

Beloved, We are approaching the second Sunday in the month of June. We are entering our fourth and final phase of our return to normalcy plan. Masking will be optional and social distancing will be relaxed. This Sunday with the exception of those who choose to wear masks or choose to separate themselves will look the most normal for us as a church family since Covid-19 began to be a part of our reality and worship practices. We have earnestly and diligently tried to kee

Beloved, We have begun a new month in 2021 and God is continuing to reveal God's grace, mercy and love toward us. Many can think of and recount all of the wrong in the world. Truth is found in that; but, that truth is not a freeing truth. It is simply a reminder and recitation of the fact that we live in a sinful world. So, let us be clear. We live in a sinful world. Feel victorious in declaring that? Feel bold in shouting that? Feel courageous in proclaiming that