Month: March 2026

Read Luke 8:49-53

Jesus was on his way to Jarius’ house to heal his daughter, but he was held up in the crowd and by a woman who touched His garment seeking healing.  In that time Jarius’ daughter appears to have passed, but Jesus shrugs it off and says just believe and she will be healed.  Certainly, this is a most anxious moment for any father, but Jesus reminds us to not be afraid, just believe.  This week our journey will eventually take us to Lazarus’ house and yet another reminder of the power Jesus has over death.  Jesus’ response to the news indicates just how He wants us to respond, “don’t be afraid, just believe.”

Brett Spalding, Pastor

Read Mark 9:35

The disciples were arguing about who is the greatest, yes ego was an issue then too.  Jesus tells us that in the Kingdom of God the measurement of greatest is determined by the level of service.  Jesus modeled this passage for us perfectly.  He indeed served all.  This coming week make a list and do something to serve someone every day; your spouse, your children, your neighbor, someone from the church, or a stranger.  Pray that God will provide opportunities to anonymously serve a stranger, friend, or even an enemy. 

Brett Spalding, Pastor

Read 1 Peter 5:6-9

Have you ever been anxious, uncertain, on edge…?  Anyone who answers no is probably about to say, April Fools!  I think we’ve all been there sometime.  Today’s passage reminds us to give all our anxiousness to God.  We know that something is always out there waiting to distract us and put us on edge.   We are never alone in our journey; many are there with us.  All of us have faced suffering and we can all help one another to stand firm in our faith.  Pray today for yourself and others that you know are facing anxiousness and uncertainty.

Brett Spalding, Pastor

Read Colossians 3:12-14

Today we are reminded of the traits God wishes for us to display, to reflect in our lives. We are asked to bear with each other and to forgive as God forgave us. Pride often gets in the way of our ability to wear and model these traits in life. It is pride that gets in the way of forgiveness. Let us all think about and pray about the areas of pride in our life, that prevent us from clothing ourselves in compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience and prevent forgiveness.

Brett Spalding, Pastor

Read Philippians 2:3-7

There is no more perfect example of humility than that of Jesus. Jesus always put the interests of others first in His life. He put the interests of His Father first and He put the interest of His bride (the church) first as well. Let us always follow Christ’s example and put the needs of others first in our lives, just like Jesus.

Let us pray for the humility and generosity to always look to other

Brett Spalding, Pastor

Read Proverbs 22:1-4

I would recommend to everyone, take 31 days sometime soon and read through Proverbs. Read one chapter per day. The Book of Proverbs is full of great advice. Today’s has to do with humility. Humility in following God’s word will bring about wealth, honor, and eternal life. One may not become wealthy as our culture views wealth, but one will find wealth in relationships with family and friends where it truly matters. One will always find honor in that you will never have to apologize for putting your wants ahead of the needs of God and others. Let us all pray today that we will stay humble before God and our family and friends.

Brett Spalding, Pastor

Read Romans 12:3-8

Paul begins by reminding everyone of grace. Without grace we have nothing. Paul reminds us that all our gifts given for ministry start with the grace of God. First, we receive grace and recognize the source of grace (Jesus Christ) and then according to God’s grace we receive additional gifts for the building up of the church. We are reminded in grace to give generously of our time and talent and to show mercy and to do it all cheerfully.

Pray today for the faith and trust to give joyfully and generously, knowing God provides all we need.

Brett Spalding, Pastor

Read Matthew 5:5

Jesus says, “blessed are the meek.” Some in society would translate this to weak, but that is not the case at all. What Jesus is speaking to here is humility. The powerful, the dominating in society, seek to establish their own kingdoms which will not last. Jesus tells us that those who are humble and respectful of others help to grow the Kingdom of God. These are the people who will inherit the earth, because what they create has a lasting impact.

As we explore the Bible’s teachings on humility this week, let us ponder those areas in our life where our pride has led us to building our own kingdoms rather than seeking to build Gods.

Let us pray that God will help us recognize those idols in our life and give them up to Him.

Brett Spalding, Pastor

Read Matthew 7:24-29

We’ve all watched the news and seen beach-front homes consumed by storms in a matter of hours. God uses this rather simple metaphor to ask us on what foundation we have built our lives. I’ve had the pleasure of walking with people through some of the most difficult times in their lives, cancer, divorce, disease, betrayal, job loss, and death of loved ones. I’ve watched how their secure foundation in Christ weathered even the most difficult storms. Faith doesn’t mean we will never have storms in our life, but faith does mean we’ll always have Jesus walking through those storms with us.

Whatever storm you may be facing, pray for God to walk you through it and know you will be stronger having faced the storm with Jesus by your side.

Brett Spalding, Pastor

                                       Luke 10:27

God’s desire for our lives can be fully explained in these two commands.  Some have even narrowed it to four words; Love God, Love People.  Zig Ziglar said: “You can have everything you want in life if you just help enough people get what they want in life.”  We were created by God for just this kind of life, for just this kind of relationship with God and our family, friends, and neighbors. 

Pray for the opportunity to serve others and in so doing, serve God.

Brett Spalding, Pastor