Posts Categorized: From a Pastor’s Heart

Many of us remember hearing that very phrase as we were growing up. It was spoken whenever we said something out of line to our parents, such as talking back, arguing, mumbling under our breath—or the ultimate infraction—swearing! I was 10 years old when I first experienced the detrimental effects of not minding my tongue…. Read more »

I am so thankful for all the Lord is doing in our lives! His favor and compassion is overwhelming. He watches over us like a good shepherd watches over his sheep. Realize today that you are filled with His goodness, protected by His blood and overcoming in His victory. First John 5:4 tells us that… Read more »

Dear Friend, Have you ever considered it possible for an entire church to grow in love? It can—and it actually happened to the New Testament church at Thessalonica. The Apostle Paul deeply appreciated this body of believers. In 1 Thessalonians 1:2-3 (New International Version-84), he said, “We always thank God for all of you, mentioning… Read more »

The Lord spoke through Brother Copeland, saying that this year would be “a time of great wealth for you, a time of great opportunities. Continue to stay in My rest. Heaven’s release is continuing to increase. It is building up—enjoy it. It is working.” Receive the riches of God’s great storehouse. Look for divine surprises… Read more »

Welcome to 2013—the year of GREAT GRACE! What an awesome year this is going to be! Pastor Terri and I believe with you that every day will be overflowing with God’s supreme goodness, grace and victory. Second Corinthians 2:14 (The Message) declares, “…In Christ, God leads us from place to place in one perpetual victory parade.”… Read more »

Merry Christmas to you and your family! Terri and I pray for you all the time and believe with you for God’s best as we finish 2011 and begin a new year. The goodness of God has overwhelmed my life. I am like David when he said, “How great is your goodness, which you have… Read more »

People are the very heartbeat of God. They are His first priority. It’s easy to open your heart to others when you realize just how precious and valuable they are to God. We can get a sense of God’s heart toward us through the different roles we fulfill in our own lives. In my life,… Read more »

“And when he [Jesus] was demanded of the Pharisees, when the kingdom of God should come, he answered them and said, The kingdom of God cometh not with observation: Neither shall they say, Lo here! or, lo there! for, behold, the kingdom of God is within you” (Luke 17:20-21). According to Colossians 1:13, you and… Read more »

Living Your Life Care Free Just reading those five words evokes a tremendous sense of peace. Imagine living your life totally free from care, anxiety and worry. Think about never having any apprehension about the future or any remorse over the past. No more anxious days wishing it were night. No more fitful nights wishing… Read more »

“The righteous shall flourish like a palm tree: he shall grow like a cedar in Lebanon. Those that be planted in the house of the Lord shall flourish in the courts of our God. They shall still bring forth fruit in old age; they shall be fat and flourishing to show that the Lord is… Read more »