Pastor’s Blog
Read through a variety of articles regarding faith and life that expound upon the life lessons learned by P. Jeffrey Bateman.
Life is Hard!
The simple reality is that life is fraught with challenges. How we handle those challenges makes all the difference. In 2 Peter 1, we find the necessary resources to face the hard times in life. Life is hard but let's not make it harder.
Overcoming Fear – God’s Promise
Many are crippled by fear. They are incapable of moving forward in their service for the Lord and fulfilling God’s will for their lives. By His proclamation in Isaiah 43:1-5, God confronts the problem of our fears; however, in these same verses, He comforts us by His promises.
Fear Not – God’s Proclamation
Isaiah 43:1-5 — Many today are oppressed by fear. Fear cripples our life and prevents us from achieving our goals. In Isaiah 43, God’s prophet reminds us of four truths concerning our God; four things that when applied to our lives, alleviate our fears and cause us to know the peace of God which passes all human understanding.