JESUS declared in John 16:33: “These things I have spoken to you, that in Me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation, but be of good cheer, I have overcome the world.” JESUS knows that one of the greatest needs of the human soul is peace. Why? It is so absent - so elusive. In many respects, life is stress-filled. Everywhere you turn. Everywhere you go. JESUS declares only “in Me” you can have peace. Authentic peace is only found in JESUS. The world

I really enjoy reading, and I typically read two books at a time. Reading expands my knowledge, assists me in growing spiritually, emotionally, and intellectually, and provides “an escape” from “what is going on out there.” So here are 8 books I have read recently and would personally recommend. 1. Gentle and Lowly by Dane Ortland. I wanted to digest the truths of this book, so I read it slowly - one chapter per night. Ortland takes the title from Matthew 11:28-30, and he

On behalf of our church family, I extend my love, sympathy and prayer support to the Carter family in the "homegoing" of Richard Carter on January 27, 2021. He was 86 years old. Richard was born to Arthur and Naomi Carter in Warren, Ohio on November 11, 1934. His wife, Sylvia, was "promoted to heaven" on January 5, 2021. SFC Carter served in the Marines and for 20 years in the Army. Richard loved the outdoors, and enjoyed spending time hunting and fishing. Richard was a fa