Yom Kippur, often referred to as the Day of Atonement, holds profound spiritual significance in the Jewish faith. It signifies the covering or payment for the sins of the people of Israel, emphasizing the vital need for a Savior. This annual feast, a reminder of our continual need for redemption, sought to repair the broken relationship between humans and God by atoning for sins (Leviticus 16:29-3...

The Spiritual and Physical Benefits of Fasting: A Biblical PerspectiveFasting is a practice that holds immense spiritual significance within Christianity and has been a key part of Yom Kippur.  I want to encourage us to fast this Sunday during the Day of Atonement.  In the Bible, fasting is mentioned and practiced by many individuals seeking spiritual growth, discipline, and a deeper connection wi...

Unity in CommunityI really wanted to focus on the heart behind getting involved in small groups, not simply using Sunday morning time to convince people to get engaged in a small group.  God says: Don't forsake the fellowship... enough said.  But there is a place for good arguments.  So here are some of the reasons:Deeper Relationships: Small groups provide a conducive environment to form meaningf...

14 Principles for Studying the BibleThis is a post by: Douglas Sean O'DonnellI'll put the link to the original post at the end.  I just want to include some valuable stuff I come across in this blog post.  How can you dig deeper into God’s Word? Understand it better? Apply it well? Keep these fourteen foundational Bible study principles in mind when you read.1. Start with PrayerStarting with praye...