Worshipping Through Forgiveness | Adorando Por Medio Del Perdón
Lewis Smedes, a Fuller University professor once said something that caught my attention: “To forgive is to free a prisoner...
the POST
The POST is a collection of devotionals by our church Pastors and members during the early days of the COVID-19 Pandemic. The devotionals are in both English and Spanish.
Don’t Let The Enemy Steal Your Purpose | No Dejes Que El Enemigo Te Robe Tu Propósito
“The keeper of the prison paid no attention to anything that was in Joseph’s charge, because the Lord was with him. And whatever...
How Can Others See Jesus In You? | Cómo Lograr Que Otros Vean A Jesús En Ti?
Have you ever had the experience, where a phrase or an idea has been captivating your heart, and you hear several people mention it...
But God…. | Pero Dios….
Lately, early mornings for me have been richly spent studying the Word of God, specifically the book of Ephesians. I just love and...
I’m All In | Pongo todas mis fichas adentro
I believe that there have been no braver men then the early Christians — those who made up the early church. Put yourself in...
Holy Spirit | El Espíritu Santo
Hi Church Community! A couple of weeks ago, I was learning about the trinity, and specifically, The Holy Spirit. I was learning that...
In Him | En Él
There is so much noise, so many voices and opinions vying for my attention each day. I don’t know about you, but I often feel...
How To Take Criticism | ¿Cómo acepta las críticas?
When someone makes fun of you, or someone makes a seemingly unfair statement about you, or maybe even critiques you in such a way...
You Are Ready Right Now! | Estás listo Ahora Mismo!
1 Timothy 4:12 – Don’t let anyone look down on you because you are young, but set an example for the believers in...
The Priority Of Faith | La Prioridad de la Fe
In a familiar story recorded in I Samuel 17, Israel was in a horrible dilemma. One soldier from each army was chosen to fight and...
We Want To Hear From You! | Queremos Escucharte!
Today’s title is actually the last words of this message, so read until the end…. In general, the word talent evokes images...
Please Pass The Bread | Por Favor Pasa El Pan
As a “do-er,” I’m wired to follow the precepts of Proverbs 31:27 (“She looks well to the ways of her household and does...
Creativity As A Form Of Worship | La Creatividad como Forma de Adoración
God’s craftsmanship reverberates throughout His creation. God’s creativity is on display for all to see and marvel. In response...
Man’s Theology or God’s Theology | Teología del hombre o teología de Dios
I want you to take a moment and think about what you know about God. I ask this in a rhetorical manner, but I want you to think about...
Honor | La Honra
Do you know why we see supernatural things happening in the bible? Because what is supernatural for us is the natural of God. As children...
An Encouragement | Una palabra de Aliento
Psalm 24 This week, let’s rest on God’s word. Less of us and more of Him. Psalm 24 has been a giant encouragement to me as I have...
Using Your Gifts | Usando Tus Dones
Romans 12:5-8 5 so we, though many, are one body in Christ, and individually members one of another.6 Having gifts that differ according to...
Noah’s Patience | La Paciencia de Noé
(Genesis 6-9) I am sure you know the story of Noah and the flood– me too! I thought I knew it completely, but I must confess, what...
All Power | Todo el poder
16 Then the eleven disciples went away into Galilee, into a mountain where Jesus had appointed them. 17 And when they saw him, they...
One Word | Una Palabra
In 2021 I continued with a tradition of asking God for “One word” for me for the year. I have used this “ONE WORD” exercise for...
The Poem of God | La Poesia de Dios
Did you know that God loves poetry? The Bible in Ephesians 2:10a tells us “Because we are God’s workmanship, created in...
Difficult Passages | Pasajes difíciles
This past month we have been focusing on getting in the Bible, The Word of God, and letting it transform your life. Now, the best advice I...
Why Do They Squeeze Me? | Porqué me exprimen?
Last night, I had a pretty strange dream. I dreamed that I was being squeezed. Yes, it was incredible how I saw a giant take my body in...
Praying the Bible | Orando la Biblia
We know prayer is a key part of our walk as Christian. We know that fact from experience and we know that fact from the Bible. Verses such...
What’s for Dinner? | ¿Qué hay para cenar?
In the Jackson house a popular question is “What’s for dinner?”. Depending on who is asking puts the real intent behind the...
God is Still on the Throne | Dios sigue en el trono
Whew. The start of this new year has been rough. Anyone looking at our country lately is likely questioning if we can ever get along again....
You don’t have to…You get to. / No es que tengas que hacerlo … Es un privilegio.
When I was a young christian I used to struggle with thinking that I could never do enough to earn God’s favor, until a friend shared...
A New Opportunity | Una nueva oportunidad
Every new year gives us a new opportunity to start over, that is probably why we tend to set new resolutions during these days. Now, this...
Why I Love My Church… | Por qué amo a mi Iglesia …
When I go to church, I see my family, my brothers and sisters in Christ. I see my current and past Community Group sisters; those women I...
The Comfort and Challenge of Christmas | El Consuelo y el Desafío de la Navidad
Ask a Bible reader where you would find the Christmas story and they would direct you to the first two chapters of Matthew and Luke. ...
Love one another | Amándonos unos a otros
Love for one another is accepting each other for who we are and not what we do. We feel love for one another but, also we must choose to...
Missionary Update | Lo Último En Misiones
It is so great that I get to announce that Kierra (Jones) Block will be joining NBC as our newest Missionary! Kierra grew up at Valley...
Immortal After Death | Inmortales después de muertos
It is beautiful to speak of the resurrection…. the problem is that before resurrection there must be death and that is when we...
Count it All Joy | Considéralo todo como un gozo
Who would have thought eight months ago, that we would still be wearing face masks, social distancing and once again going into a...
Boston Marathon and Impossible Dreams | El Maratón de Boston y Los Sueños Imposibles
I have been running for 8 years. It has become a key part of my life and of who I am. When I first started, I didn’t know where it would...
But I Trust | Pero Yo Confío
“But I trust in Your unfailing love. My heart rejoices in Your salvation. I will sing to the Lord, for He has dealt bountifully with...
The Best Advice I Ever Received | El Mejor Consejo que he Recibido
Several years ago, when my children were still teenagers, I remember feeling a bit frustrated by what was happening, because a few days ago...
Children as a Blessing | Los Niños como una Bendición
What is God’s desire for children? In Psalm 127:3, we see that “Children are a blessing and a gift from the Lord.” What does this...
Your Theology Leaks | Tu Teología Gotea
Did you know that you leak? Whenever my kids come crying to me, I ask if they are leaking. They know that to mean “are you...
Who Do You Delight In? | ¿Con Quién Te Deleitas?
We live in a day and age when the accessibility of knowledge, whether good or evil, is literally in the palm of our hand due to...
All From A Peanut | Todo Por Un Cacahuate
“Lord, what’s in this peanut?” Those were the words of George Washington Carver, a British scientist who was born in 1864...
Global Outreach | Alcance Global
I was blessed to grow up in a home where Jesus’ love was evident in everything. This began when I was in third grade when my father...
Greatness Redefined | Grandeza Redefinida
As many of you know, my father passed away a couple of weeks ago. During my eulogy, I spoke of my father as a great man. My father had many...
Giving to the Local Church | Dando a la Iglesia Local
It’s a global pandemic: people out of work, debt rising, fires everywhere, and we want to talk about giving! Now, more than ever, is our...
Guarding and Nourishing the Heart | Cuidando y Nutriendo tu Corazón
In the world today, and I suspect in the past also, we are encouraged to have virtues. Some companies may call these values. Or a value...
White for Harvest | Blancos Para La Siega
You know how sometimes, when you pray for something, God puts the very thing you’ve been praying for right in front of you? Like when...
A Lasting Impact | Un Impacto Duradero
I have always admired people that despite any hardship they are going through are able to display their faith with much love and hope. They...
Pray for Lebanon and Their Neighbors | Oremos por el Líbano y Sus Vecinos
NBC supports work in the Middle East through NEO. Their offices (the “command center” for ministry throughout the Middle...
The Gift of Chaos | El Regalo del Caos
When Ben asked us to write some thoughts about community, I’ll be honest, I actually thought, “Ug. I feel so TIRED,” but here I am...
A Quiet Mind… A Listening Ear | Una Mente Tranquila… Un Oído Que Escucha
One of my greatest weaknesses is also one of my greatest strengths; I’m fast. As a kid I liked challenging others at things that...
Hot Coffee | El Cafe Caliente
When I was a child I met Josué, a responsible and hard-working man, but with a terrible problem: he did not show his feelings to avoid...
Lift Up Your Head | Levanta Tu Cabeza
Little did we know at the beginning of 2020 that the next six months would be a flurry of distress, anxiety, and unrest. It all began in...