From One Generation to the Next

Week of September 12, 2025

“One generation shall praise Your works to another, and shall declare Your mighty acts.” (Psalm 145:4, NKJV)

Each of us is called to live in such a way that our lives point others to the goodness of God. The Christian life is not just about what God is doing in me, but also about what God desires to do through me to bless those who come after me.

When we look back, we see God’s hand sustaining us through trials, answering prayers, and showing mercy when we need it the most. When we look ahead, we can rest in the truth that the same God who was faithful yesterday will be faithful tomorrow. Our task today is to trust Him and to live for Him.

What are you passing on? Are you leaving behind words of encouragement and examples of faith? Be careful not to be so caught up in today’s challenges that you forget the bigger story. Psalm 145 calls us to lift our eyes higher – to see that every moment of faithfulness becomes part of a legacy that continues long after we are gone.

Pray this prayer with me:

“Lord, help me to live in such a way that I leave behind a testimony of Your goodness. May my words and actions point others to You. In Jesus Christ name, Amen.”

God Bless, Pastor Rick

Live by Faith

Week of September 05, 2025

“So Jesus said to them, “Because of your unbelief; for assuredly, I say to you, if you have faith as a mustard seed, you will say to this mountain, ‘Move from here to there,’ and it will move; and nothing will be impossible for you.” (Matthew 17:20, NKJV)

Many people become slaves of everyone else’s opinion.  They agree with every viewpoint regardless of how ridiculous they may be.  They do not have an opinion about anything; all they want is to remain unnoticed. Life becomes complicated because they try to please everyone. They lose confidence in God and in themselves.

As a follower of Jesus Christ, you have the power residing in you by the Holy Spirit that enables you to tackle life positively.  Our discipleship is based on faith, so, even though you may be experiencing a trial in your life, focus on the fact that God loves you.  He never leaves you.  Follow through with what God might be speaking to your heart, and do not base your life on feelings.

If your life is based on your faith in Christ, then your confidence will gradually increase and you will overcome those feelings of little or no confidence in yourself to hear God for yourself.  You will find that there is no situation that you will not be able to handle through God’s wisdom and His power.

God Bless, Pastor Rick

Trusting God On the Journey

Week of August 29, 2025

“Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding; In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct your paths.” (Proverbs 3:5-6, NKJV)

Life often feels like a winding road. We have plans, dreams, and visions for our future, yet the path we walk can sometimes feel uncertain, confusing, or frustrating. We encounter obstacles we didn’t anticipate and it’s during those times that we want to rely on our own understanding.

But God calls us to something higher: trust. Which is a call to surrender our fears into His hands. That doesn’t mean that life becomes easy. It doesn’t erase challenges. What it does mean is that God promises to guide us and to direct our steps.

Each day we wake up, we are given another opportunity to trust Him a little more. A small decision, a moment of patience are all acts of faith. Over time, they form a life of trust, a testimony of God’s faithfulness.

Be reminded that wherever you are on your journey, God is with you. You don’t have to have it all figured out. Only take the next step. Trust in His guidance. The God who knows the beginning and the end is walking with you right now and His plans for you are good.

“Lord, help me to trust You with all my heart. Teach me to let go of my need to control every outcome and to rest in Your perfect wisdom and timing.”

God Bless, Pastor Rick