Let me introduce you to someone who no longer fears death. Freddie is a great guy and he’s a member of Pleasant Valley Church! He’s faithful, he helps with our food distribution ministry, he visits the sick and much more. Freddie used to fear death, and he’s even experienced one of the saddest types of death, that of his wife. But, one of the beautiful realities about Freddie is that he doesn’t fear death, at least not anymore.
Read MoreI know what you’re thinking. Why should I make church a priority every Sunday? Why would I commit hours to celebrating Jesus each week? Going to church once a year, for a couple hours at most, is plenty, especially when there are so many things to do
Read MoreAs parents, we like to tell our kids Bible stories that teach good morals about lying, stealing, being respectful, and more. But did you ever stop to think about those Bible stories? They were written to adults!
Read MoreWhat if your identity wasn’t based in the things of the world, and being good enough for people in this world? What if your identity was rooted in your relationship with God and the things He is concerned about?
Read MoreMany people approach Easter in this way: I’ll go to church and check off that box. Going to church once, or twice, a year should be good enough ... right?
Read MoreNow, let me ask you this. What about Easter? This year Easter is on April 1. That’s right, April Fool’s Day, and it begs the question, do you think Easter is foolish, or do you believe Easter is something worth celebrating?
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