Every year around this time, we pause to reflect on what God has done — and it’s humbling.Lives changed. Families strengthened. Kids discovering God’s Word. Students are taking steps in faith. People finding hope, healing, and home in Jesus.At Local Christian Church, generosity has always been more than a financial word — it’s a spiritual rhythm. We believe open hands lead to full hearts.That’s wh...  Read More

Have you ever felt like what you have to offer isn't enough? Perhaps you've examined your resources, time, or abilities and thought, "This won't make a difference." The story of a young boy's lunch in John 6 reveals a powerful truth: God specializes in multiplying what seems insignificant when it's placed in His hands.What Does the Bible Say About Small Offerings?In John 6:1-14, we encounter one o...  Read More

Christmas is approaching, and with it comes the season of giving. But have you ever found yourself buying a gift for someone you're still upset with? You scroll through Amazon thinking, "What says I love you but I'm not over it yet?" This scenario reveals a deeper truth about generosity - you can do the right thing with the wrong heart. True generosity isn't about the amount you give or even the a...  Read More

Words are powerful. God spoke light into existence with His words, and as beings created in His image, we, too, have the incredible power to speak life or death through our words. Yet for many of us who follow Jesus, our words often trip us up on our faith journey. We love to talk. The average American has over 30 conversations a day, and we spend one-fifth of our lives talking. In just one year, ...  Read More

Halloween may be a time when we put on masks and costumes to hide who we really are, but there's a deeper truth about covering that goes far beyond October 31st. We all wear daily masks - through success, appearance, performance, or even spirituality - hiding our cracks and living undercover to avoid exposure. But what if there was a different kind of covering available to us? In Exodus chapter 12...  Read More

In our daily lives, we all experience moments of darkness - whether it's a literal power outage or the metaphorical darkness that comes from life's challenges. Just as the town of Ashland recently experienced blackouts, leaving residents uncertain and frustrated, we sometimes find ourselves in spiritual darkness, wondering where God is in the midst of our struggles. The story of the ninth plague i...  Read More

Despite rejecting belief in God, many people still seek something beyond themselves. Canadian philosopher Charles Taylor calls this time "cross pressured" - as people deny religion, yet still seek a savior. Why? Because deep down, we are wired for eternity.Ecclesiastes 3:11 tells us: "Yet God has made everything beautiful for its own time. He has planted eternity in the human heart." People may de...  Read More

Life can feel like we're carrying a bag of bricks on our backs. The news, headlines, and everyday challenges weigh us down. But following Jesus isn't about walking around with a permanent scowl - it's about hope, joy, and freedom.As we wrap up this series on being unashamed of the Gospel, Paul gives us a powerful conclusion in 1 Corinthians 15:58: "Therefore, my beloved brothers, be steadfast, imm...  Read More

In a world filled with political chaos, rising tensions, economic uncertainty, and constant division, how do we find clarity and confidence? When everything around us feels like an unraveling mess, where do we turn?The Apostle Paul gives us powerful guidance in Philippians 1:20-21: "I eagerly expect and hope that I will in no way be ashamed, but will have sufficient courage so that now, as always,...  Read More

When facing opposition for your faith, it's easy to feel intimidated or even afraid. But Scripture teaches us that God has given us everything we need to stand firm with boldness and courage. The Apostle Paul's words to Timothy in 2 Timothy 1:7-8 remind us that "the spirit God gave us does not make us timid (cowardly), but gives us power, love and self-discipline." The Greek word for "power" in th...  Read More

We're all searching for transformation. We spend billions on gym memberships, diet plans, therapy, self-help books, and the latest technology—all in pursuit of becoming better versions of ourselves. But even when we achieve external change, something deep inside often remains fractured.The truth is, no amount of self-improvement can truly transform our souls. That's why Paul's message in Romans 1 ...  Read More

Have you ever found yourself at the end of your rope, desperately trying to hold everything together while feeling like you're falling apart inside? That question—"What if I'm not strong enough?" or "What if I'm tired of being strong?"—often remains unspoken, but it echoes in our minds as we smile through dinner with family while wondering who will carry us when we're carrying everyone else. The s...  Read More