Where is God when we are born into a family of abuse?  There are some wounds so deep that we can carry them with us our entire lives without knowing it.  But God has a plan for redemption and restoration for…

“Bonnie Kim has been able to do something that most people would find unimaginable:  forgive the man who sexually molested her.  In this Upper Room interview, Bonnie shares what her childhood was like, including her early exposure to porn and…

The more I find out about Jimmy’s story of healing, the more I realize how God’s hand was truly on his life.  On Saturday night, I took Nikko’s invitation to go to a fundraiser for Jimmy’s medical bills at Palms Cycle on…

I felt somewhat foolish trying to pray for someone who fell into a coma, until God heard our prayers and woke him up.  I’ve learned my lesson.  Don’t ever EVER underestimate the power of prayer.  Our God is the God…

For we are God’s masterpiece. He has created us anew in Christ Jesus, so we can do the good things he planned for us long ago.” – Ephesians 2:10 (NLT)

Which of you, if his son asks for bread, will give him a stone? Or if he asks for a fish, will give him a snake? If you, then, though you are evil, know how to give good gifts to…

http://vimeo.com/10066885 Special message from our wise friend, Pastor Darryl Brumfield.  Prayer is the rhythm of how we live life, lead small group, ministry, and church.  Prayer allows us to be effective in ministering God’s love to others to bring about…

Church is not a building.  Church can happen anywhere, even with just two people.  “For where two or three have gathered together in My name, I am there in their midst” – Matthew 18:20 (NASB).  Our friend Stacie has an…

Do you ever feel like you were meant to meet someone for some reason?  Maybe you both have something in your past that’s the same, or they have a unique way they can help you or a story that’s meant to encourage you, or they somehow speak…

Then you will call upon me and come and pray to me, and I will listen to you. You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart. I will be found by you,” declares…