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Lead Me Lord, Lead Me
Ecclesiastes 3: 1-4 To everything there is a season, A time for every purpose under heaven: 2 A time to be born, And a time to die; A time to plant, And a time to pluck what is planted; 3 A time to kill, And a time to heal; A time to break down, And a time to build up; 4 A time to weep, And a time to laugh; A time to mourn, And a time to dance. Father God, We make countless decisions throughout our lives—often without knowing their long-term impact. We wonder how the choic
Rev. Evelyn Barnes, Pastor
Nov 26, 20252 min read


What He Values
Hebrews 6:10 For God is not unjust so as to forget your work and the love which you have shown toward His name, by having served and by still serving the saints. Father God, in our culture, people often admire the wealthy, influential, and beautiful—leaving many of us feeling unseen and overlooked. In the world’s foolish and faulty estimation, we may be told we’re not the right color, not attractive enough, or lack the right background. Too often, we spend our lives trying to

Rev. Evelyn Barnes, Pastor
Nov 18, 20251 min read


Desperate
Hebrews 4:16 Let us therefore come boldly to the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy and find grace to help in time of need. Lord God, thank You for meeting us at our points of need. When we cry out to You in prayer, You hear us and answer. As we move toward You, You come to us; freeing us from our fears and healing our souls’ diseases. Lord, You bless us with all we need to experience victory in the storms of life, strength during our moments of weakness and peace

Rev. Evelyn Barnes, Pastor
Nov 12, 20251 min read


Have Faith and Believe
Luke 18: And he spake a parable unto them to this end, that men ought always to pray, and not to faint. Merciful God, You are our Heavenly Father who loves us with an everlasting and loyal love. You showed that love by giving us a way to stay connected with You at all times—the beautiful gift of prayer. It’s like having a direct line that’s never busy and never turned off. We pray when we eat, when we worship, when life feels hard, and when things are going well. And no matte

Rev. Evelyn Barnes, Pastor
Oct 25, 20252 min read


Are You Thankful?
Proverbs 19:24 Lazy people take food in their hand but don’t even lift it to their mouth. Lord God, we seek Your forgiveness for being slothful stewards of the faith. We confess that there are times when You prepare banquet tables of blessings before us, yet “we take them in our hands but never lift them to our mouths.” In doing so, we rob ourselves of joy and of the many benefits that come when we diligently serve You with grateful hearts. Too often, we overlook the blessing

Rev. Evelyn Barnes, Pastor
Oct 22, 20251 min read


Walking with Jesus
Ecclesiastes 3:11 He has made everything beautiful in its time. Also, He has put eternity in their hearts, except that no one can find out the work that God does from beginning to end. Most Gracious God, You have placed within every heart a longing for eternity — a “God-shaped” space that only You can fill. We spend our lives searching for meaning, yet only in Jesus, our Savior, do we find the One who truly satisfies the deepest desires of our souls. Lord, we see life clearly

Rev. Evelyn Barnes, Pastor
Oct 17, 20251 min read


Did You Pray For Them?
Luke 6:27–28 But I say to you who hear: Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, bless those who curse you, and pray for those who spitefully use you. God, help us to love even when it’s hard — when people ignore us, talk behind our backs, or just don’t show love in return. Just like You loved us when we didn’t deserve it, teach us to show that same kind of grace and mercy to others. Remind us that sometimes the person who hurt us most is the one who needs kindness t

Rev. Evelyn Barnes, Pastor
Oct 14, 20251 min read


You Can Trust God
James 1:3 Knowing that the testing of your faith produces patience. Merciful Father, You are the God who sees the depths of our hearts...

Rev. Evelyn Barnes, Pastor
Oct 8, 20251 min read


Experience His Peace
Philippians 4:6-7 Don’t worry about anything. Instead, tell God about everything. Ask and pray. Give thanks to him. Then God’s peace...

Rev. Evelyn Barnes, Pastor
Sep 25, 20251 min read


Salvation is Available to You
John 10:10 I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full. Luke 5:32 I have not come to call the righteous, but sinners to...

Rev. Evelyn Barnes, Pastor
Sep 15, 20251 min read


Lord, I Will Trust You
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, 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 to resist fear

Rev. Evelyn Barnes, Pastor
Sep 9, 20251 min read


Try Jesus
Matthew 16:18 I tell you that you are Peter, and on this rock I will build my church, and the gates of Hades will not overcome it. Our...

Rev. Evelyn Barnes, Pastor
Sep 3, 20251 min read


A New Me
Isaiah 48:17 17 This is what the Lord, your Redeemer, the Holy One of Israel says: I am Yahweh your God, who teaches you for your...

Rev. Evelyn Barnes, Pastor
Aug 18, 20252 min read


Keep Praying
1 Samuel 2:1-2 And Hannah prayed and said: “My heart rejoices in the Lord; My horn is exalted in the Lord. I smile at my enemies, Because...

Rev. Evelyn Barnes, Pastor
Aug 13, 20252 min read


Our Shepherd-King
Hebrews 13:20-21 20 Now may the God of peace, who brought up from the dead the great Shepherd of the sheep through the blood of the...

Rev. Evelyn Barnes, Pastor
Aug 5, 20252 min read


My Desires
Ecclesiastes 3:11 11 He has made everything appropriate in its time. He has also set eternity in their heart, without the possibility...

Rev. Evelyn Barnes, Pastor
Jul 22, 20251 min read


What are You Thirsty For?
John 7:37-39 37 Now on the last day, the great day of the feast, Jesus stood and cried out, saying, “If anyone is thirsty, let him come...

Rev. Evelyn Barnes, Pastor
Jul 16, 20252 min read


Consumed by Love
John 15:12 – This is My commandment, that you love one another as I have loved you. Merciful God, we stand in awe of your bountiful grace...

Rev. Evelyn Barnes, Pastor
Jul 3, 20251 min read


A Prayer for You
Psalm 42:1-2 As the deer pants for the water brooks, so my soul pants for You, O God. My soul thirsts for God, for the living God. When...

Rev. Evelyn Barnes, Pastor
Jun 30, 20251 min read


No Contest, I Win
Hebrews 12:2 Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith; who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross,...

Rev. Evelyn Barnes, Pastor
Jun 26, 20252 min read
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