Thoughts from Pastor Ross

We were in enmity with Him. Enmity is “the state or feeling of being actively opposed or hostile to someone or something.” –i.e. decades of enmity between the two countries, –like Palestine and Israel. We were enemies of God until Jesus justified us. Sin separated us. There was no way to reconcile with sin. Sin […]

Pursuing holiness will help us make our calling sure. It will create in us a victorious life of joy that will propel us on our mission. When we read the Word, and follow the Truth, we are sanctified by the grace of God working within us. Only 9% of Christians read the Word every […]

We are living in a day that many are going to want to know why we believe in Jesus. Let’s be ready to give an answer. One way to start a conversation about spiritual matters is to find common ground. Once you have established a starting point, you can appeal to reason. We have a […]

Satan is the accuser of the brethren and father of lies. He wanted to stop Paul’s mission to take the Gospel to the Gentiles, so the Jews brought unfounded accusations against him. He was found to be innocent of the charges. Paul continued his mission to take the Gospel to Rome. See how these […]

We need to be committed even when it looks difficult. Even when it is hard in our marriage. In our parenting. With relationships. At work. When it is hard in ministry. When there is persecution. And when there is danger. Look at Hebrews 12:1-3. God is going to do amazing things through us  if we […]

Jesus said we would be persecuted. The world will hate us because they hated Him. Remember though, Jesus said in Matthew 5:11-12, “Blessed are those who have been persecuted for the sake of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.” God knows we will be persecuted. Don’t stop telling the Truth. People’s lives are […]

In Psalm 91, it says, “God will protect us from the deadly pestilence that strikes in darkness and destruction at noonday”. This verse has come to my mind a lot since the coronavirus broke out and started marching around the globe. It doesn’t mean God will save us. Many Christians die all the time from […]

The idea of a growing church on one level flies in the face of current statistics that show churches dwindling. On the other hand, after reading about revivals and movements of God like the Jesus Revolution, I see this time in history as a ripe time for revival! We have so much chaos, instability, uncertainty […]

Fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom. David C. Grabbe, writer for Bible Tools says, “The reverential awe and respect—fear—of God is what produces wisdom in making sound choices, in having good judgment, in understanding cause and effect. The fear of God makes for a good life—not just for the self, but […]

As we begin a new year, where in your life do you need a new perspective?

Look at Psalm 119:18. We have to remember that so much of the violence and crime we read about is part of a huge spiritual battle. The devil has come to steal, kill, and destroy. Jesus has come […]