Pastor Rich's Blog

Do not lose heart For our light and momentary troubles are achieving for us an eternal glory that far outweighs them all. (2 Corinthians 4:17) Troubles in this life are momentary compared to the glory that is to come. Those troubles even help to prepare us for that glory all the more. What is the glory? It's the beauty, wonder, magnificence and splendor of God. And Christians get to share in that!! All of us will undergo troubles, hardship and grief in this life. You may not have been through much yet, but you will. That’s part of living in a broken world. Personal struggles. Depression. Anxiety. Addiction. Sick family members. Death. When you undergo trouble, hardship and grief, it should make you long and hunger all the more to stand in glory. To share in Jesus' beauty. To see his face. To have his nail-pierced hands wipe your crying eyes! You’ve gotta go through the hard stuff. Keep going. Don't lose heart - know that something better, infinitely better is comin...

🙇 🙊 🙉 🙈 Strength  when you are being Tempted: 1 Corin. 10:13 states: "No temptation except what all people experience has laid hold of you, and God is faithful, who will not permit you to be tempted beyond your ability, but will, at the time of temptation, provide a way out, so that you will be able to stand it." Facts : 1.  Temptation is not sin. 2. Temptations will come. 3.  Everyone is tempted. 4.  Your  similar temptation is experienced by others, too. 5.  God is still faithful. 6.  God will not allow you to be tempted beyond your limits. 7. Even when you are being tempted, God allows you to   escape it. (if you are willing to take the escape) 8. You  can endure the temptation, without giving into it. (if you resist it) 9. You will become stronger to resist it the next time. 10. Thank God He is here for you. Therefore, when temptation comes knocking at your door (eyes, ears, feet, emotions, etc.....

I Declare... That I am blessed with God's wisdom,and I have clear direction in my life, That I am blessed with creativity, with courage, with ability & with abundance, That I am blessed with self-control & self-discipline, That I am blessed with a great family, good friends & good health, That I am blessed with an obedient heart, with promotion, with a positive outlook on  life, That I am blessed with favor, faith & fulfillment, That I am blessed with success, supernatural strength, divine protection, That I am blessed in the city, in the country,when I go in & when I come out, That everything I put my  hands to is going to prosper and succeed. Amen, and Amen!

True Freedom: We thank God for the freedom we have in America. And thanks to those who have made it possible. Everyone wants to be free. Freedom of speech, of religion, from addictions, from perverse life styles, from work, etc... But freedom must first come from a relationship with God. Galatians 5:1  “For freedom Christ has set us free; stand firm therefore, and do not submit again to the yoke of slavery.” 2 Corinthians 3:17 “Now the Lord is the Spirit, and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom.” Galatians 2:4 “…our freedom that we have in Christ Jesus…” John 8:36 “So if the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed.” Romans 8:2 “For the law of the Spirit of life has set you free in Christ Jesus from the law of sin and death.” Freedom in Christ is true freedom. Until you understand and accept Him as Lord and Savior, you will stay in bondage to sin, shackled up by many chains. Today give your heart to Jesus and shake off those chains. W...

Jesus Christ is Lord: Philippians 2 tells us that Jesus Christ is Lord.  Every knee is going to bow to Him, and every tongue will confess that Jesus Christ is Lord! This means that every person that ever lived will confess that Jesus Christ is Lord. We need to confess that NOW!  It will be too late after we die. NOW is the time to acknowledge that Jesus Christ is the only Lord, Messiah & Savior. NOW is the day of your salvation! Repent of your sins, and believe that Jesus died for you on the cross. And He arose from the dead. Verses: John 14:6; Acts 4:12; John  3:16; Romans 10:9,10; Eph. 2:8,9; John 1:12; Acts 16:31 Receive Him into your heart NOW. He is your only Hope. He is your Salvation:  Psalm 27:1,23 Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ and YOU WILL BE SAVED. Jesus is the only way to heaven. There is no other way . Isn't that plain & simple ? Proclaim  Jesus Christ is Lord of my life!

God is in Control! What is God in control of?  Everything!!! Romans 8:28 is still in the Bible....All things work together for good to those who Love God and are the called according to His purpose . Do you love God?  Yes  or  No Are you called according to His purpose?  Yes or No If both answers are Yes....then relax!                                     God is still in control!!!!

If not now, when?! ✟ Now is the time to give your heart & life to JESUS! Why? 1) He is the only way to Heaven:  Jn.14:6 2) He is the only One Who can forgive your sins:  Acts 4:12 3) He loves you unconditionally: Jn.3:16 4) He is Alive: 1 Corin.15 5) He is coming back soon: Jn.14:1-3 6) Tomorrow is not promised : Roman 6:23 7) You need Him: Mt.6:33 8) He only gives Peace: Jn. 14:27 9) He is God:  Jn. 1:1 10) You need Hope: Jer.29:11 Enough said....Now you must respond . Give Jesus your life, today!