"He came to that which was his own, but his own did not receive him. Yet to all who did receive him, to those who believed in his name, he gave the right to become children of God—children born not of natural descent, nor of human decision or a husband's will, but born of God" (John 1: 11 - 13, NIV).

Welcome home, Beloved!
We are so happy to have you home!
You have made us glad with your yes! 
Welcome home beloved! We are so happy to have you as an official member of the family. Family--that's what we became when you accepted Jesus Christ as your savior. The Bible says, "Yet to all who did receive him, to those who believed in his name, he gave the right to become children of God" (John 1: 12, NIV). This means that at the point of your belief or trust in Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins and acceptance of His righteousness (reliance on His goodness, instead of your own efforts to be good, in order to be made right with God), that you became a child of God! As you go forth in the fullness of life, through Jesus Christ, we want to provide you with some support for the journey:
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CORE TRUTHS
  • His love is unconditional and not determined by your behavior; (Romans 5: 8).
  • There is no condemnation for you who is in Jesus Christ; (Romans 8: 1 - 4).
  • He is faithful and just to forgive all your sins and to cleanse you of all unrighteousness; (1 John 1: 9).
  • He is the one who gives you the power to live a life that shows that, in fact, the old man has gone and behold all things are new! (Galatians 2: 20 & 2 Corinthians 5: 17).
  • ​You are a new creation in Jesus Christ (2 Corinthians 5: 17). Learn more about your new identity in Jesus Christ: IDENTITY.​​
GET INTO THE WORD

"All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, so that the servant of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work" (2 Timothy 3: 16 - 17, NIV).

The Bible is God's perfect Word. Through reading the Word you learn about God, come to know truth from untruth and how to live more like Jesus Christ. God Himself helps you to understand the Word and apply it to your life, through the power of the Holy Spirit. The Holy Spirit is God's presence living inside you to help you live your new life!  Checkout the following ways to connect with God's Word:

The Bible App-YouVersion: download on your iPhone or Android. Allows you to read and or listen to the Bible in hundreds of different versions, anywhere you go! They also have reading plans on every topic pertaining to your life.

​She Reads Truth Bible: a Bible created to encourage women to get in the Word of God every day, which also includes comprehensive reading plans.​

The Prayer That Can Change the Way You Read the Bible: The Holy Spirit helps you to understand the Word and apply it to your life. He eagerly waits for you to invite His help so that you can learn and be changed by His Word. Start your daily reading with this prayer and or explore the resource below on prayer.

How to Pray: Prayer is a conversation with God. It doesn't have to be fancy. It only needs to be honest. The Bible says, "And when you pray, do not keep on babbling like pagans, for they think they will be heard because of their many words. Do not be like them, for your Father knows what you need before you ask him" (Matthew 6: 7 - 8, NIV). 

How to Apply the Word: When you read the Word of God, with the Holy Spirit's help, your mind is changed. You begin to agree with God. You begin to agree with the truth. Believing God is the first step. Your next step is to act as one who believes. Think to yourself, Because I believe what God has said about _____, I now do _____.  It is this loop of believing God and acting on this belief that will transform your life! Remember the core truth, that the Holy Spirit is the One who will help you to do what believing God requires, even when it is hard.

How to Have a Quiet Time: Quiet Time is time spent alone with God. It is your daily date with Him. Checkout this video to learn about how kick off your date time with God:
FIND A CHURCH
The church is not a building. It is the body of Christ. It is all those who have received Jesus Christ, brought together. The beauty of God is revealed when we all come together, because God has given each of us a unique way of showing the world something true about who He is (Romans 12: 3 - 8). When we come together we get to share God in us, with each other. We get to bless each other!  There is such joy to be found in community. God called you to be a part of a family. Come on in! Here are some tips and resources to support you in finding a church home:

How to Find a Church Home - Dr. Charles Stanley provides guidance for selecting a church community.

CHURCH FINDER - A resource of the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association, which allows you to search for a church within a a certain distance of your home.