By Pastor Chad Roberts When Jairus reached Jesus, he was desperate. His little girl was about to die, and heknew her only hope was Christ. Jesus began to make His way to Jairus’s house in Mark 5. The sad news came that Jairus’s daughter had already passed. By the time they gotthere, a large crowd […]
The powerful story behind “I Have Decided to Follow Jesus” will change the way you sing it – because it was born from real faith, real sacrifice, and a martyr’s unwavering stand for Christ. By Chad Roberts I grew up singing the simple, yet powerful, song, “I Have Decided to Follow Jesus.” As a pastor, […]
When forgiveness feels impossible, remember: it’s not about saying the pain didn’t matter – it’s about letting God’s grace free you from it. By Chad Roberts One of the most difficult things to do in life is to forgive someone who does not deserve forgiveness. This is one of the greatest obstacles to someone who […]
By Pastor Chad Roberts There are two New Testament words that can transform your life. They are found in Hebrews 3:1, “Consider Jesus.” While there are fourteen different Greek words for consider in the Bible, this particular word is used eleven times. It is the same word Jesus used for “Consider the lilies” (Matthew 6:28). […]
By Pastor Chad Roberts Are there times you feel inadequate when reading the Bible? The Scriptures can feel quite intimidating. While I have had the opportunity to travel to many nations, preaching the Gospel and training church leaders, I once did an online test that showed what percentage of the world I had visited. I […]
By Chad Roberts In the midst of life’s overwhelming struggles, especially when battling the darkness of depression, it can feel like hope is just out of reach. Mental health challenges often leave us feeling burdened, isolated, and lost, as though we are carrying a heavy weight to bear. Yet, in Matthew 11:28-30, Jesus invites us […]
