On this Christmas Day, I wanted to take a minute to personally wish you a Merry Christmas. Please watch this short message and join me for a prayer: The holidays have a way of reminding us of what’s difficult or missing in our lives. Let’s change our focus and...
A Fresh Approach to the New Year
We typically think the day begins in the morning with sunrise, but in the Hebrew Bible, the day begins at sunset, and when we awaken in the morning, we join God in the day He has already begun. I like to bring that same imagination to a new year. It's fresh and new to...
Let’s Pray for Mothers!
Mother’s Day is a very special day for my family. When I was seven years old, the doctors told my mom she had six months to live. Even though we went to church every Sunday, and we knew Christian stories and traditions, we didn’t know Jesus. When my parents faced...
Let’s Pray and Remember
On Memorial Day weekend, we remember those who gave their lives so we could know freedom. Here's a little challenge that will help you lead with your faith as you gather with friends and family: Take a moment to stop your festivities and bring everyone together to...
Let’s Pray and Remember
On Memorial Day weekend, we remember those who gave their lives so we could know freedom. Here's a little challenge that will help you lead with your faith as you gather with friends and family: Take a moment to stop your festivities and bring everyone together to...
Encouragement for When No One Is Cheering
Sometimes it can feel difficult to follow God. Maybe you’ve been walking through a challenging season. You’re weary from the pressure of standing up for your biblical worldview. You’re tired of doing the right thing when no one seems to notice. Pastor Allen has a word...
Why We Can Trust God When We Pray
The following article was published in Decision Magazine in May 2024. by Pastor Allen Jackson Many of us tend to begin our prayers by telling God what we would like Him to do and how we want Him to accomplish it. I’d like you to consider a different approach: Accept...
Let’s Do Difficult
The following article was published on iBelieve on March 21, 2024 by Pastor Allen Jackson The Navy Seals say, “The only easy day was yesterday.” It’s time for us to adopt that motto. As a culture, we are addicted to easy—and that’s just as true in the Church as it is...
Cultivate an Attitude of Worship
There is a God, He created the heavens and the earth, and nothing is too hard for Him. When we realize and embrace these truths, we find the platform for true worship. You see, worshipping God goes beyond music, singing, a location, or a time in the week. Worship is...
Israel’s Land: Separating Fact from Propaganda
The following article was published on World News Daily on December 2, 2023. by Pastor Allen Jackson Much of what’s being reported about the war in Israel is disconnected from facts and reality. The outlets communicating information to us seem to no longer have the...