Have you ever read the great commission in Matthew 28:18-20 and thought, “Yes!” and then immediately wondered, “How?” You’re not alone. Many people have this desire to “make disciples who make disciples” but lack a tangible way to make it happen that...
Today has the possibility to be a historic day after the elections yesterday. Amazing possibilities await us now, today. Here is what it looks like…. We go out today and be salt and light. We, the Body of Christ, keep being who we are no matter who is in office. We ask the Lord to give...
“Let’s be honest. Because of sin, we’re self-centered people. We expect others to serve us and treat us as the most important item on the agenda. When suffering enters our door why would that change? In fact, our selfishness may become more exposed under trial. In suffering, we...
We all have been guilty of judging the quality of churches by looking at numerical growth. One pastor states, “Very candidly, some of these numerical issues are related to the location of the church and the density of the population.“ I personally have fallen into the trap of...
Sunday we will discuss the fact that our hearts are excellent in creating idols, strategies and layers that we cannot control and that will never satisfy. These layers also cause us to be and feel separated from the Lord and others. King David knew this life well. He began to...
A pastor said recently, “It starts in your mind. If you don’t think you can be successful, you won’t. Don’t limit yourself with your thinking.” I had just finished watching a documentary of several million people stuck in the dessert after being chased out...
Reaching 19 years of being a church that God established in Erie, PA is something to celebrate! We have much to celebrate. One of the reasons we stop to celebrate is that newer people to MCC and our children can hear of God’s goodness. "In the future, when your children ask you...
Matthew 24:12-13 “Because lawlessness is increased, most people’s love will grow cold. But the one who endures to the end,he will be saved." Persevering, or continuing forward in our walk in Christ reveals that we are truly His. Did you notice that Jesus said...
Today is Ash Wednesday. In an About.com article it is described: In Western Christianity, Ash Wednesday marks the first day, or the start of the season of Lent, which begins 40 days prior to Easter (Sundays are not included in the count). Lent is a time when many...
Learning to count is important. It is however more important to learn to count what really matters. It is a constant in my world for individuals to ask; “How many people do you have on a Sunday”? or “Did you meet your budget this year?” Both questions are important in...
