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Blessed and Broken
Matthew 5:3-10 3 “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. 4 “Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted. 5 “Blessed are the gentle, for they will inherit the earth. 6 “Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be satisfied. 7 “Blessed are the merciful, for they will receive mercy. 8 “Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God. 9 “Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called sons of God.

Rev. Evelyn Barnes, Pastor
9 hours ago2 min read


The Lord Is
Psalm 23:1-3 The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters. He restoreth my soul… Father God, thank You that we can come to You with our cares and concerns, knowing that You have everything we lack. Thank You for providing us with what we need to live for Your glory and to walk faithfully with You. Because of Your presence and power in our lives, we have what it takes to face each day and do the th
Rev. Evelyn Barnes, Pastor
5 days ago1 min read


Power in Weakness
Philippians 3:5-12 Not that I have already obtained this or am already perfect, but I press on to make it my own, because Christ Jesus has made me his own. Brothers, I do not consider that I have made it my own. But one thing I do: forgetting what lies behind and straining forward to what lies ahead, I press on toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus. Father God, a lot of us spend so much time trying to cover up the parts of ourselves we don’t
Rev. Evelyn Barnes, Pastor
6 days ago2 min read


My Hearts Desire
Psalm 23:1, NKJV The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. Heavenly Father, thank You for being faithful through every season of our lives. Thank You for guiding our steps and for never leaving us to walk through life alone. Lord, there are times when the road has been painful and difficult, and at times it has felt like more than we could handle. But through every trial, You have continued to teach us to trust You and to rest in the truth that Your promises never fail. Mer

Rev. Evelyn Barnes, Pastor
May 281 min read


Right Where You Need Him
Psalm 23: 1-3 The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. 2 He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters. 3 He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name's sake. Gracious God, we recognize that our journey through life is not always easy. There are many rough places along the way. But You, O Lord, are our shield, and You promise never to leave nor forsake us. You are with us every step of the way. Your prese

Rev. Evelyn Barnes, Pastor
May 182 min read


Silence
Psalm 18:1-3 I love You, O Lord, my strength. 2 The Lord is my rock and my fortress and my deliverer, My God, my rock, in whom I take refuge; My shield and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold. 3 I call upon the Lord, who is worthy to be praised, And I am saved from my enemies. Holy God, we can always rejoice in You—the God of our salvation, our loving Father who never leaves nor forsakes us. Merciful Father, You are our strength, our refuge, our sustainer, and our delive

Rev. Evelyn Barnes, Pastor
May 72 min read


Hope In Your Presence
Psalm 3:3. But You, O Lord, are a shield for me. My glory and the One who lifts up my head. Today we continue crying out to You, the Living God, with thanksgiving and praise. Thank You, Lord, for saving our souls. And thank You for continually guiding us so we may live acceptably before You. Thank You for the hope of glory that belongs to us and to all who look forward to Your coming. Our eternal security is safe in Your hands. Lord, there are days when it seems that our prob

Rev. Evelyn Barnes, Pastor
May 42 min read


He's So Faithful
John 14:15-18 “If you love Me, keep My commandments. 16 And I will pray the Father, and He will give you another Helper, that He may abide with you forever 17 the Spirit of truth, whom the world cannot receive, because it neither sees Him nor knows Him; but you know Him, for He dwells with you and will be in you. 18 I will not leave you orphans; I will come to you. Father God, thank You for the Holy Spirit who walks with us and dwells within us through every step of our earth

Rev. Evelyn Barnes, Pastor
Apr 292 min read


A Dependable God
Romans 8:28 (NKJV) “And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are the called according to His purpose.” Holy God, in times when life feels overwhelming—when relationships are strained, when our bodies grow weary, and when our finances fall short—we turn to You as our source of strength and understanding. Teach us to seek Your face above all else, remembering that You are faithful to walk with us in every season. Help us resist fear

Rev. Evelyn Barnes, Pastor
Apr 131 min read


Christian Character
1 Peter 2:9 But you are A CHOSEN RACE, A royal PRIESTHOOD, A HOLY NATION, A PEOPLE FOR God's OWN POSSESSION, so that you may proclaim the excellencies of Him who has called you out of darkness into His marvelous light;… Father God, it is both our privilege and our responsibility to represent You and reflect the truth of Your Word wherever we go. Though we live in this world, our true citizenship is in heaven. You have filled us with Your Holy Spirit and entrusted us with the

Rev. Evelyn Barnes, Pastor
Mar 182 min read


Blessed to be a Blessing
Genesis 12:1-2. The LORD had said to Abram, "Leave your country, your people and your father's household and go to the land I will show you. I will make you into a great nation and I will bless you; I will make your name great, and you will be a blessing. Merciful God, thank You for the people You place in our lives—friends, family, and others who walk with us through the ups and downs. You never meant for us to do life alone. You made us to share joy and carry hard moments

Rev. Evelyn Barnes, Pastor
Feb 172 min read


Hold On
Psalm 61:2 From the end of the earth I will cry to You, When my heart is overwhelmed; Lead me to the rock that is higher than I. Holy God, what a joy it is to belong to You, the one true and living God—You alone are worthy of our trust and deserving of our praise. Even in uncertain times, we know we can depend on You. We choose to follow Your ways and rest in Your purposes. When life feels dark and the path ahead is hard to see, You remain the lamp to our feet and the light t

Rev. Evelyn Barnes, Pastor
Feb 121 min read


It's Still Day
John 9:4 We must carry out the works of Him who sent Me as long as it is day; night is coming, when no one can work. Gracious God, the dawning of a new day is a miracle, and every breath we take is a gift from You. What a blessed privilege it is to awaken this morning and find ourselves yet in the land of the living. We ask now for Your guidance, grace, and strength, that we might dedicate this day—and every day—to doing Your will, speaking Your truth, and serving as faithfu

Rev. Evelyn Barnes, Pastor
Feb 101 min read


Overwhelmed
1 Corinthians 1:10 10 Now I exhort you, brethren, by the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that you all agree and that there be no divisions among you, but that you be made complete in the same mind and in the same judgment. Father God, as we grow stronger in You, we learn how to live in unity with one another. When we are rooted in You, we can honor our shared faith while making room for our differences. We stand together on the core truths of the gospel: that Jesus is fully Go

Rev. Evelyn Barnes, Pastor
Feb 62 min read


ITS TIME TO REBUILD- RESET-REFRESH- WOOSAH!
Nehemiah 2:17-1817 So I said to them, “You see the trouble we are in. Jerusalem lies in ruins and its gates have been burned down. Come, let’s rebuild Jerusalem’s wall, so that we will no longer be a disgrace.” 18 I told them how the gracious hand of my God had been on me, and what the king had said to me. They said, “Let’s start rebuilding,” and they were encouraged to do this good work Father God, You know the problems in our lives that feel overwhelming—limited finances, f

Rev. Evelyn Barnes, Pastor
Feb 42 min read


Trusting Your Promise
Psalms 27:14 Wait on the LORD: be of good courage, and he shall strengthen thine heart: wait, I say, on the LORD Father God, there are times when overwhelming troubles linger and leave us anxious and afraid. The pain can feel relentless—financial hardships continue, and loved ones persist in walking in rebellion against You. We pray and seek You, yet there are days when answers seem slow to come. At times, Your response is not immediate change, but the call to stand in Your s

Rev. Evelyn Barnes, Pastor
Feb 22 min read


The Perfect Guide
Romans 12:1-2 Therefore, I urge you, brothers and sisters, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God—this is your true and proper worship. 2 Do not conform to the pattern of this world; but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will. Father God, as we enter a new calendar year, we pray for the strength and wisdom to abandon old

Rev. Evelyn Barnes, Pastor
Jan 292 min read


Stand Firm
1 Corinthians 15:58 Be ye steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord. Dear God, thank You for loving us every single day. Thank You that no matter what is happening, You are always close and always taking care of us. When we feel unsure or nervous, help us remember that You are strong, kind, and watching over us. You never take Your eyes off us, and we can trust You to give us everything we need to overcome any obstacle. God, sometimes life can feel like
Rev. Evelyn Barnes, Pastor
Jan 282 min read


No Time For Hate
Matthew 5:43-48 You have heard that it was said, “You shall love your neighbor and hate your enemy.” But I say to you, Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, so that you may be sons of your Father who is in heaven. Precious Savior, as we draw close to You, may we find the spiritual nourishment that empowers us to remain fruitful and multiply. Today, I pray that our lives radiate Your grace and mercy as never before. Let Your love, joy, peace, patience, gentle

Rev. Evelyn Barnes, Pastor
Jan 271 min read


You Can Make It
Isaiah 41:10 Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand. Father God, we are among the many who begin this day facing great challenges. Concerns weigh heavily on our hearts, leaving us feeling overwhelmed and ill-equipped for the journey ahead. When questions are many and answers are few; when mountains seem steep and pathways treacherous; when the forest is dense and t

Rev. Evelyn Barnes, Pastor
Jan 262 min read
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