The Power of a Life Poured Out

Week of May 09, 2025

“Yes, and if I am being poured out as a drink offering on the sacrifice and service of your faith, I am glad and rejoice with you all.” (Philippians 2:17, NKJV)

As we approach Mother’s Day, it naturally becomes a time of reflection – not just for mothers, but for all of us. It’s a season where we pause to consider those who have poured into our lives with their love, strength, and faith. All of us walk alongside others on this journey of faith, and we are all called to live lives that are poured out.

In Philippians 2:17, the Apostle Paul uses a profound metaphor of being “poured out as a drink offering.” Pouring out signifies total surrender and devotion. Paul, in the same way, saw his life as something to be emptied in service to God and others.

Paul also said, “I am glad and rejoice with you all.” The pouring out of his life didn’t lead to bitterness, but joy. Why? Because he wasn’t chasing the applause of men, he was offering his life to the one who gave His life for him!

One day, when our time on earth is finished, may it be said of us that we, too, were poured out. We didn’t waste our days, but we invested them in what truly mattered: loving God and others, and a life of service.

God Bless, Pastor Rick

He Knows Your Name

Week of May 02, 2025

“But now, thus says the LORD, who created you, O Jacob, And He who formed you, O Israel: “Fear not, for I have redeemed you; I have called you by your name; You are Mine.” (Isaiah 43:1, NKJV)

There is something so powerful about hearing your name spoken by someone who loves you. It reminds you that you’re known and valued. In our scripture for today, God speaks to His people in the middle of their fear and uncertainty, and He reminds them: I have called you by name, you are Mine.

No matter what you’re walking through today – whether it’s stress, heartache, or uncertainty, you are not forgotten. God knows your name. He knows your story, your struggles, your victories, and the prayers you have prayed in the in moments when no one else sees.

When the world makes you feel invisible, when life feels overwhelming, remember this: the God who created the heavens knows your name. You are not an accident. You are not forgotten in the crowd.

So lift your head up. Walk with confidence, not because life is easy, but because you belong to the One who holds the world in His hands and He’s made room in His heart for you.

God Bless, Pastor Rick

Trusting God in the Waiting

Week of April 25, 2025

“But those who wait on the LORD Shall renew their strength; They shall mount up with wings like eagles, They shall run and not be weary, They shall walk and not faint.” (Isaiah 40:31, NKJV)

Waiting is one of the most difficult places for us to dwell. We live in a world conditioned for speed. Fast food, instant messages, same-day delivery. But God often works on a different timeline.

When Isaiah wrote these words, he was speaking to a people who had known struggle and delay. They longed for something better. God’s invitation to them was to wait on the Lord.

Abraham waited 25 years for Isaac.

Joseph waited 13 years before his dreams came to pass.

David waited over a decade between his anointing and his throne.

Jesus waited 30 years before His public ministry.

Waiting is not wasted time in the Kingdom of God; it’s preparation time. Maybe you’re in a waiting season right now. Remember, God has not forgotten you. He is not late. His timing is perfect, though it rarely aligns with our schedules. When the waiting is over, you’ll see how His hand was moving all along.

Don’t despise the waiting. Perspective is coming. His promise still stands. The God Who births vision in your heart will be faithful to bring the harvest.

God Bless, Pastor Rick