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Today’s Scripture: Colossians 3:12-14 Pastoral Insight: Paul writes to the church in Colossae with a sense of urgency. He gives a clarion call for them to treat one another with a sense of value. Paul understood that the strength of their witness as well as their ability to endure hinged on the connected sense of responsibility they had to one another. The relationships they cultivated would shape their ability to carry out the great commission. Personal Reflection: Why are t

Today’s Scripture: Lamentations 3:22-24 Pastoral Insight: Lamentations is traditionally attributed to Jeremiah also known as the”weeping prophet”. So it stands to reason that the writer in this text has experienced a relationship with God with high highs and low lows, however this text encourages us to look to God to bring new mercies every day. This is the quintessential moment that gives us hope in challenging times. That no matter what happens today God has fresh mercy for

Today’s Scripture: Isaiah 43:1-3 Pastoral Insight: Isaiah prophesies to Judah in their period of Babylonian exile. After allowing them to be punished through exile he reassures them of restoration by way of reaffirming their identity. With their identity restored he reminds them of the strength and resilience they will have through him. Personal Reflection:  How do we handle spaces and challenges that question our identity? What is God saying to us when we see fire metaphoric

Today’s Scripture: Philippians 4:4-7 Pastoral Insight: Paul encourages the saints in Philippi with the promise of peace. This being the first church established in Europe was poised to experience resistance in the establishment of their faith but Paul reinforces a place of supernatural peace. Personal Reflection: How do we draw on the peace of God when adversity seems inevitable? What can we do to remain calm when our circumstances seem chaotic? Is God’s peace more readily ex

Today’s Scripture: Ephesians 3:16-19 Pastoral Insight: Paul’s prayer for the church in Ephesus is speaking to the transformative power of the Holy Spirit. That the Holy Spirit would not only govern your actions but also inform your comprehension of God’s love. That without it you can’t conceive the vastness to which the Love of God extends. Personal Reflection: What does being empowered by God’s spirit look like to you? How does understanding God’s love govern how you view yo

Today’s Scripture: Proverbs 4:20-22 Pastoral Insight: The writer emphasizes the weight and value of taking God’s word to heart. The emphasis on God’s teachings guiding and guarding our lives remains at the forefront of the conversation. Personal Reflection: Are you intentional about meditating on God’s word? Do you actively look for guidance from the scriptures? How can you incorporate daily devotion in guiding the day to day decisions In your life?

Today’s Scripture: Jeremiah 30:1-17 Pastoral Insight: Jeremiah serves as a prophet during a time where the children of Israel are being disciplined for straying away from the will of God. Jeremiah is tasked with delivering the news that their suffering has an expiration date and he would eventually restore them. Some of the trials and tribulations we face even today, God allows in order that we become refined. Personal Reflection: Can you recall a time when you went through a

Today’s Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:10-12 Pastoral Insight: In Paul’s first letter to the church in Corinth he emphasizes the importance of unity. The warning against division is a direct message to the church today. The church historically had a propensity towards division and still struggles with it today. Personal Reflection: What are things that you see today that create division amongst the saints? How well are you acquainted with Christians of other denominations? When t

Today’s Scripture: Hebrews 10:19-39 Pastoral Insight: The writer of Hebrews gives hope and assurance that because of Christ’s sacrifice we have direct access to the father. The writer further encourages saints to regularly gather together to build one another in faith through testimony. They then warn us against deliberate sin. Personal Reflection: What does access to the Father mean to you? Why is the assembly of the saints important? What is Apostacy and how do we avoid it?

Community Baptist Church is celebrating Black History Month with special events every weekend in February. Our celebration kicks-off with a meaningful speakers series titled Being Black in America , featuring guest speakers each Sunday, followed by a conversation with Loki Mulholland , author of Get Back to the Counter and concludes with a special Black History Month Movie Night . Throughout the month, CBC will create space for reflection, testimony, and dialogue that center