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"As we celebrate America's freedom, let us not be ignortant of the fact that our fouding freedom is under attack."

"The Christian life is not about fitting in on earth, but being separated from the world, sculpted by the Word, and solid in the work that God has called us to do. In other words, consider how you are a "living stone" according to God's workmanship. And when we come to Jesus as our Chief Cornerstone, we become more like Him as He sculpts and builds His character out of our nature. With that being said, we invite you to join us Thursday night to learn more about being a living stone that is made fit for heaven, while living by faith on earth."

"God didn't promise days without pain, laughter without sorrow, sun without rain. But He did promise strength for the day, comfort for the tears, and light for the way. If God brings you to it, He will bring you through it."

"Often times God will test our hearts, just as metal is refined through fire. You see, faith that is not tested cannot be trusted. And God desires to trust us appropriately so He can use us effectively. It's a divine privilege to be chosen for refinement and have our faith show forth as gold. In other words, when we find ourselves in the crucible--to the watching world around us--we are still able to be legible, "that the genuineness of [our] faith, being much more precious than gold that perishes, though it is tested by fire, may be found to praise, honor, and glory at the revelation of Jesus Christ" (I Peter 1:7).

"Jesus said, "You are the salt of the earth." In other words, you are the influence of this world, but if your influence lacks truth, then it lacks true direction back to God."

"What's the "Chemistry of Impact"? Well, consider how God created us, how He wrote out our days for us, how He paid the penalty of sin for us, how He rose from the dead for us, and now how He lives through us so that salvation may be seen in us. In other words, the only thing left for us to do is to partner up with Jesus, who is the atomic glue. In Him all things consist, and it is with Him that impact begins. Now that's chemistry."

In a world that is devoted to increase in their power and prominence, the church needs to be a movement that is devoted to decrease so that God's power is our only influence. In other words, the essence of true ministry can be summed up in the words of John the Baptist, when he said, "[Jesus] must increase, but I must decrease" (John 3:30).

"I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me" (Philippians 4:13). Quoting this verse doesn't guarantee you victory or prosperity in a worldly sense. But if you believe this verse, it will guarantee you the opportunity for ministry in a godly sense. You see, the word "ALL" is predicted upon Gods' will for your life, which means you will only be able to do exactly what it is God decides to empower you to do. It's not about "getting a job," "winning a game," or "passing a test." Because sometimes that may not be God's will nor God's best. In other words, "I can do this health issue" with the infusion of God's strength. "I can do this marital problem or overcome this adversity" through Christ in me because I know Christ is with me. This verse is not about "I CAN so I WILL", but it is about "I CAN according to HIS WILL".

"Are you set to a heavenly degree? Then like a thermostat, you will begin to change your environment as oppose to allowing your environment to change you."

"In a world that is unashamed to fake completeness, the church needs to be unashamed to be real in our brokenness. You see, when we are broken before God--which means we are honest about our need and desperation for Him--then we are able to be whole before man, which allows us to be the direction that leads people back to Him. There is true beauty to be experienced in His grace when we truly recognize the ugliness of our sin. And God will never turn down any dirty sinner--for every particle of dirt and every stain of sin has been covered by the Savior. So let us be UNASHAMED to be BROKEN before GOD."

According to the Law of His Instrument, you may be a surge protector. A surge protector is a power holder, but a surge protector cannot hold power unless it is plugged into the Source of power. Specifically and biblically, being a surge protector is about staying plugged into God's outlet, while protecting those who will find themselves plugged into you. II Corinthians 1:3-4 states, "Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies and God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our tribulation, that we may be able to comfort those who are in any trouble, with the comfort with which we ourselves are comforted by God." In other words, God often allows discomfort that we may know His comfort, in order to make us capable comforters. So like a surge protector, when you are plugged into Him, others can plug into you.

Easter has passed and it is apparent that certain Christian hashtags, like #HeIsRisen, are no longer trending. It seems as if so many are not ashamed of the gospel on a singular day, a day called Resurrection Sunday. Yet the hype has died down. But that doesn’t change the truth that Hope is forever raised and the gospel of Christ is still worthy to be praised. Thus, let us be unashamed in the Name that took away our pain and shame, as we carry the gospel forth in our daily lives and not just during a once a year holiday time.

There is music in our messages. I'm not talking about the use of words to make music, but the inner music that our words make. You see, our Christ-centered example isn't only seen in our living, but even so in what's written. So let us turn our computer keyboards and cellphone keypads into the keys of a piano that strike a biblical chord in the hearts of those who literally are reading us. Whether emails, text messages, Facebook posts, Instagram captions--there is music in our messages. Come out this Thursday evening at 7PM and learn about how our written means of communication can be the very means to share our salvation.

Your ordinary life becomes an extraordinary instrument when you place your "I" into God's hands. And like a pencil, God begins to write out His glory through your story, using you as an instrument of righteousness. Even when you make a mistake, don't lose heart, but learn to use your eraser and accept God's forgiveness as He freely gives it. Therefore, "Write It Out"--His glory--with grace on your heart and mercy on your mind.

One can choose to either surrender to grief or surrender to grace. The former devours, the latter empowers. The Apostle Paul wrote graphically about his "thorn in the flesh," and through such anguish, God gave him an answer. "My grace is sufficient for you!" When we surrender to the grip of grace, like Paul, God holds us up to a higher standard of influence. That's the Law of His Instrument, where it's in His hands that our thorns become thrones for His power to rest upon.