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We are going to the Island of Sardinia Italy to spread the Gospel Message

Mission: Sardinia is devoted to reaching the people of Sardinia with the Gospel message of Jesus Christ.

10/28/2026

From Pastor Greg’s desk:

📖 **Verse of the Day — Romans 8:28**

In his letter to the Romans, the Apostle Paul gives us one of the most encouraging promises in all of Scripture.

In Romans 8:28, he writes:

“And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.”

**What does it mean?**

As followers of Jesus Christ, we are children of God. And Paul reminds us that God has a purpose for each of our lives.

Sometimes we may wonder what that purpose is. We may question the direction our lives are taking or struggle to understand why certain things happen.

But Paul encourages us to remember something important:

**God is working in our lives, even when we cannot see or understand what He is doing.**

That does not mean that everything we experience will be good.

We live in a fallen world.

We will experience difficulties, disappointment, betrayal, illness, pain, and suffering.

Becoming a Christian does not mean those things will disappear.

But it does mean that we never have to face them without God.

Paul continues in Romans 8:31:

“If God is for us, who can be against us?”

Think about the power of those words.

When we place our faith in Jesus Christ, we belong to Him. We can trust that He is with us through every season of life.

And then Paul gives us this incredible assurance:

“In all these things we are more than conquerors through him who loved us.” — Romans 8:37

**We are more than conquerors—not because of our own strength, but because of Jesus Christ.**

Our confidence is not based upon our ability to overcome every difficulty ourselves.

It is based upon the One who loves us and has promised never to abandon us.

Paul concludes the chapter by reminding us that neither death nor life, neither the present nor the future, nor anything else in all creation can separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord.

What a beautiful promise!

Life may not always unfold the way we expect.

God's answers may not always come in the way we hope or according to our timetable.

But His love remains constant.

**The storms of life may shake us, but they cannot separate us from the love of God in Jesus Christ.**

Even when we take our final breath, those who belong to Christ have the promise of eternal life with Him.

So whatever difficulty you may be facing today, remember that God has not forgotten you.

He knows your struggles.

He sees your pain.

And He is able to carry you through the storm.

🙏 **Today's reflection:**
Am I trusting God's purpose for my life, even when I do not understand my circumstances? Do I truly believe that nothing can separate me from His love, and am I allowing that promise to replace my fear with faith?

May we live each day with the confidence that God is working for the good of those who love Him. May we remain faithful through life's difficulties, remembering that through Jesus Christ we are more than conquerors, and nothing can separate us from His everlasting love. ❤️

10/24/2026

The Beauty of Eternal Life and How to Rest in It

“For God so loved the world that He gave His one and only Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal life.” – John 3:16

Eternal life is not just a promise for the distant future; it is the profound reality of our present in Christ. This life that we live, with its ups and downs, its joys and sorrows, is not all there is. God has given us the gift of eternity with Him, a life that begins now in relationship with Jesus and continues into forever. The beauty of eternal life is not just in its unending nature, but in the quality of life it offers—one of peace, joy, and intimate communion with God.

But how do we rest in this promise? In a world full of distractions, fear, and uncertainty, how do we fully embrace the peace that comes with knowing we are destined for eternity with our Creator?

1. Know Who Holds Your Future

Eternal life is anchored in the person of Jesus Christ. Resting in the security of eternity begins with knowing who holds our future. Jesus said in John 10:28, “I give them eternal life, and they shall never perish; no one will sn**ch them out of my hand.” When we trust in Christ, we can release our grip on the things that cause us anxiety, knowing that He holds us securely.

2. Live with an Eternal Perspective

The troubles we face are temporary in light of eternity. Paul writes, “For our light and momentary troubles are achieving for us an eternal glory that far outweighs them all” (2 Corinthians 4:17). When we live with the perspective that our time on earth is a brief chapter in our eternal story, we can face challenges with hope and resilience. Our eyes are lifted beyond the temporary to the eternal joy that awaits.

3. Surrender Your Worries

Resting in eternal life means letting go of the worries that steal our peace. Jesus invites us to exchange our burdens for His peace, promising that His yoke is easy and His burden is light (Matthew 11:28-30). As we surrender our cares, anxieties, and fears to Him, we make room for His peace to dwell in our hearts. Eternal life is marked by resting in His perfect provision, not striving for control.

4. Abide in God’s Presence

Eternal life is not just about living forever, but about living forever with God. This relationship with Him starts now. We are invited to abide in Christ, to dwell in His presence each day. John 15:5 reminds us that when we remain in Him, we will bear much fruit, and our lives will overflow with His peace and joy. In God’s presence, we find the rest our souls crave.

5. Anticipate the Fulfillment of His Promise

There is a deep comfort in knowing that one day, all things will be made new. We will dwell with God in a place where “there will be no more death or mourning or crying or pain” (Revelation 21:4). Anticipating this future brings hope in our present trials. It allows us to live with an expectancy that shapes how we love, serve, and persevere.

Conclusion

The beauty of eternal life is that it begins now, in Christ, and continues into the forever He has promised us. We can rest in the assurance that our lives are held in the hands of a loving Savior. As we shift our perspective from the temporal to the eternal, surrender our worries, and abide in God’s presence, we experience the peace and joy that come from knowing our ultimate home is with Him.

Let us live today with the confidence of eternity, finding rest in the beautiful promise of everlasting life.

10/21/2026

From Pastor Greg’s desk:

📖 **Verse of the Day — Romans 12:9–12**

The Apostle Paul gives us a powerful lesson about love, faith, and what it truly means to live as followers of Jesus Christ.

In Romans 12:9, Paul writes:

“Love must be sincere. Hate what is evil; cling to what is good.”

**What does it mean?**

To appreciate these words, we should remember who wrote them.

Before becoming the Apostle Paul, he was Saul—a man who persecuted Christians, believing he was doing what was right.

But after encountering Jesus Christ, Saul experienced a remarkable transformation.

The man who once persecuted followers of Jesus became a man who taught others to love sincerely, reject evil, and honor one another.

**That is the transforming power of Jesus Christ.**

Paul continues by encouraging believers to be devoted to one another in love, honor others above themselves, and serve the Lord with spiritual passion.

Then, in Romans 12:12, he gives us one of the most encouraging instructions in all of Scripture:

“Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer.”

Think about those three things.

**Be joyful in hope.**

As Christians, we have the incredible hope of Jesus Christ, the promise of eternal life, and the assurance that this world is not our final home.

That hope should bring us joy each day, regardless of our circumstances.

**Be patient in affliction.**

We will all experience difficulties—physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual.

Some trials may last a short time. Others may continue for years.

But Paul reminds us to remain patient and faithful, remembering that even our longest earthly struggles are temporary when viewed in light of eternity.

**Be faithful in prayer.**

Prayer should not be something we turn to only when life becomes difficult.

It should be part of our daily relationship with Jesus Christ.

We must continue praying, trusting, and drawing closer to Him.

Paul then challenges us even further:

“Bless those who persecute you; bless and do not curse.” — Romans 12:14

Consider how powerful those words are coming from someone who once persecuted Christians himself.

Paul understood what it meant to have a hardened heart. But he also understood what it meant to be transformed by God's grace.

He encourages us to rejoice with those who rejoice, mourn with those who mourn, live in harmony, and put aside pride.

**This is what happens when we truly surrender our hearts to God.**

We begin to let go of anger, hatred, bitterness, impatience, and pride.

And we allow the Holy Spirit to replace those things with love, compassion, humility, patience, and kindness.

The question is whether we are willing to allow that transformation to take place within us.

🙏 **Today's reflection:**
Am I allowing Jesus Christ to transform my heart as He transformed Paul's? Am I willing to surrender my anger, bitterness, pride, and impatience so that the Holy Spirit can shine through me and reveal God's love to others?

May we be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, and faithful in prayer. And may our lives reflect the same transforming power of Jesus Christ that changed Saul into Paul, allowing His love to shine through us each and every day. ❤️

10/17/2026

From Pastor Greg’s desk:

📖 Verse of the Day — 1 Corinthians 13:13

In his first letter to the church in Corinth, the Apostle Paul teaches us one of the most important lessons about living as followers of Jesus Christ.

He speaks about the spiritual gifts we may possess, the knowledge we may have, and the good works we may do.

But then he makes a remarkable statement:

“If I have a faith that can move mountains, but do not have love, I am nothing.” — 1 Corinthians 13:2

What does it mean?

Paul is reminding us that we can accomplish many wonderful things, help those in need, give generously, and even possess great spiritual knowledge.

But without love, it all means nothing.

Paul then explains what genuine love looks like.

“Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud.” — 1 Corinthians 13:4

He continues by explaining that love is not self-seeking, is not easily angered, keeps no record of wrongs, and rejoices in the truth.

Love protects, trusts, hopes, and perseveres.

Love never fails.

This is not simply an emotional feeling or something we express when it is convenient.

This is the kind of love that should characterize the life of someone who truly follows Jesus Christ.

Then Paul concludes the chapter with these beautiful words:

“And now these three remain: faith, hope and love. But the greatest of these is love.” — 1 Corinthians 13:13

Think about that for a moment.

Faith is essential. Through faith in Jesus Christ, we receive salvation and enter into a relationship with God.

Hope is essential. Jesus Christ is our hope, and through Him we have the promise of eternal life.

Yet Paul tells us that the greatest of these is love.

Why?

Because Scripture tells us that God Himself is love. (1 John 4:8)

And when we genuinely surrender our lives to Jesus Christ, the Holy Spirit begins working within us, transforming our hearts and producing His fruit in our lives.

Love is part of that fruit.

We are not simply trying to manufacture love through our own efforts.

As we grow closer to God, spend time in His Word, pray, and allow the Holy Spirit to work within us, His love should increasingly become visible through our lives.

It should influence how we speak to others.

How we treat those who disagree with us.

How we respond when someone hurts us.

And how we care for people who may have nothing to offer us in return.

When people encounter us, they should be able to see something of Jesus Christ in us.

Not because we are perfect, but because His love is transforming us from within.

And that is the beautiful truth Paul wants us to understand.

Faith connects us to Christ.

Hope keeps our eyes fixed upon His promises.

And love reveals His presence in our lives.

🙏 Today's reflection:
When people interact with me, do they see the love of Jesus Christ reflected in my words, attitudes, and actions? Am I simply trying to appear loving, or am I allowing the Holy Spirit to transform my heart so that His love flows naturally through me?

May we grow deeper in our faith, remain steadfast in our hope, and above all, allow the love of Jesus Christ to fill our hearts and flow into the lives of everyone we encounter. For of these three—faith, hope, and love—the greatest is love. ❤️

10/16/2026

From Pastor Greg’s desk:

📖 **Verse of the Day — Matthew 4:1–11**

Every one of us faces temptation.

It is part of living in a fallen world. Temptation surrounds us, and sometimes it comes when we are at our weakest—when we are tired, discouraged, lonely, or struggling with life's difficulties.

But did you know that even Jesus was tempted?

In Matthew chapter 4, we read that Jesus was led by the Holy Spirit into the wilderness, where He fasted for forty days and forty nights.

Afterward, He was hungry.

And it was at that moment that Satan came to tempt Him.

The devil challenged Jesus to turn stones into bread, taking advantage of His physical hunger.

But Jesus responded:

“Man shall not live on bread alone, but on every word that comes from the mouth of God.” — Matthew 4:4

**What does it mean?**

Jesus was reminding us that our spiritual needs are even more important than our physical desires.

Satan then tempted Jesus a second time, encouraging Him to throw Himself from the highest point of the temple, even quoting Scripture to suggest that angels would protect Him.

But Jesus answered:

“Do not put the Lord your God to the test.” — Matthew 4:7

Finally, Satan offered Jesus all the kingdoms of the world if He would bow down and worship him.

Jesus responded:

“Away from me, Satan! For it is written: ‘Worship the Lord your God, and serve him only.’” — Matthew 4:10

Notice something important.

**Every time Satan tempted Jesus, Jesus responded with the Word of God.**

Jesus did not negotiate with temptation. He stood firmly upon the truth of Scripture.

And there is a powerful lesson here for us.

Satan does not necessarily need to tempt us into committing some terrible crime to pull us away from God.

Sometimes his strategy is much more subtle.

He plants doubt.

He encourages fear.

He whispers that God does not really love us, that God does not care about our struggles, or that we would be better off following our own desires.

**His ultimate goal is to draw us away from our relationship with God.**

And that is why we must remain spiritually vigilant.

We need to spend time reading God's Word, developing a consistent prayer life, and strengthening our relationship with Jesus Christ.

We also need to make wise decisions about the things we allow into our lives and the influences we surround ourselves with.

The Apostle Paul reminds us in Ephesians 6:11:

“Put on the full armor of God, so that you can take your stand against the devil's schemes.”

Temptation will come.

Even Jesus faced it.

But Jesus showed us how to respond—with faith, obedience, and the truth of God's Word.

**The stronger our relationship with God becomes, the better prepared we are to recognize temptation and stand against it.**

🙏 **Today's reflection:**
Am I remaining spiritually vigilant, or have I allowed distractions, doubts, and temptations to slowly weaken my relationship with God? Am I spending enough time in His Word and prayer to recognize the enemy's schemes and stand firm in my faith?

May we follow the example of Jesus Christ, standing firmly upon God's Word when temptation comes. May we remain vigilant, make wise decisions, and put on the full armor of God each day, remembering that our greatest strength is found in Him. ❤️

10/16/2026

From Pastor Greg’s desk:

📖 Verse of the Day — Acts 9:3–6

In Acts chapter 9, we read one of the most remarkable conversion stories in the Bible—the story of Saul, the man who would later become known as the Apostle Paul.

Before his encounter with Jesus, Saul was a Pharisee who actively persecuted Christians. He believed he was doing what was right, even as he sought to arrest those who followed Christ.

But everything changed on the road to Damascus.

“As he neared Damascus on his journey, suddenly a light from heaven flashed around him. He fell to the ground and heard a voice say to him, ‘Saul, Saul, why do you persecute me?’” — Acts 9:3–4

Saul asked:

“Who are you, Lord?”

And the answer changed his life forever.

“I am Jesus, whom you are persecuting.” — Acts 9:5

What does it mean?

Consider something extraordinary about this encounter.

Jesus had already been crucified.

He had risen from the dead.

He had ascended into heaven.

And now Saul, a man who did not believe in Jesus and was actively persecuting His followers, encountered the risen Christ.

This was not a man looking for Jesus. This was Jesus revealing Himself to a man who was fighting against Him.

And Saul's life would never be the same.

When Jesus instructed Saul to go into Damascus, he obeyed. Meanwhile, God spoke to a disciple named Ananias and told him to go to Saul.

Ananias was understandably afraid. He knew Saul's reputation and the terrible things he had done to Christians.

But Jesus told him:

“This man is my chosen instrument to proclaim my name to the Gentiles and their kings and to the people of Israel.” — Acts 9:15

Ananias obeyed, and Saul received his sight, was filled with the Holy Spirit, and was baptized.

The man who had persecuted the followers of Jesus would become one of Christianity's greatest missionaries.

Think about that transformation.

Saul went from persecuting Christians to proclaiming Jesus Christ.

And his decision came at an enormous personal cost.

Paul would go on to experience persecution, beatings, imprisonment, ridicule, and tremendous suffering because of his faith.

Yet he never abandoned the message of Jesus Christ.

Why?

Because Paul knew whom he had encountered on that road to Damascus.

His testimony gives us something powerful to consider, especially when we struggle with questions about the credibility of Scripture and the resurrection of Jesus.

Why would a man who once persecuted Christians completely change his life and willingly endure tremendous suffering for the very message he had previously opposed?

Paul's transformation and lifelong commitment to Christ are powerful testimony to the sincerity of his belief that he had encountered the risen Jesus.

And there is another beautiful lesson here.

No one is beyond the reach of God's grace.

If God could transform Saul, a persecutor of the church, into Paul, a devoted servant of Jesus Christ, imagine what He can do in our lives when we surrender ourselves to Him.

God can change hearts.

God can redirect lives.

And God can use people we might never expect to accomplish extraordinary things for His kingdom.

🙏 Today's reflection:
When I consider the remarkable transformation of Saul into the Apostle Paul, does his testimony strengthen my confidence in Jesus Christ and His resurrection? And am I willing to allow God to transform my own life and use me for His purposes, regardless of what it may cost?

May we be encouraged by Paul's extraordinary testimony, strengthened in our faith in the risen Jesus Christ, and reminded that a genuine encounter with Him can change the direction of a life forever. ❤️

10/15/2026

From Pastor Greg’s desk:

📖 Verse of the Day — Jonah 3:1–3

The story of Jonah is one that many of us know. But have we ever stopped to consider how much Jonah's story resembles our own lives?

In Jonah chapter 1, God gave Jonah a clear command. He was to go to the city of Nineveh and preach God's message to its people.

But Jonah did something very different.

Instead of obeying God, he ran in the opposite direction.

“But Jonah ran away from the Lord and headed for Tarshish.” — Jonah 1:3

What does it mean?

Sometimes God places something on our hearts that He wants us to do.

Perhaps He is calling us to serve in a ministry, help someone in need, share the Gospel, or simply reach out to someone who needs encouragement.

But like Jonah, we sometimes allow fear, insecurity, or our own desires to get in the way.

We may feel unqualified.

We may worry about what others will think.

Or perhaps we simply do not want to do what God is asking.

So we run.

Jonah's disobedience eventually led him into a terrible storm, and he found himself swallowed by a great fish.

It was there, in the depths of his distress, that Jonah finally cried out to God.

“In my distress I called to the Lord, and he answered me.” — Jonah 2:2

And God heard his prayer.

But here is the beautiful part of Jonah's story.

Our God is a God of second chances.

In Jonah 3:1–3, we read:

“Then the word of the Lord came to Jonah a second time: ‘Go to the great city of Nineveh and proclaim to it the message I give you.’ Jonah obeyed the word of the Lord and went to Nineveh.”

Notice those words:

“A second time.”

Jonah had disobeyed God. He had run from his calling. His actions had consequences.

Yet God was not finished with him.

God gave Jonah another opportunity to do what He had originally commanded.

And this time, Jonah obeyed.

There is an important lesson here for all of us.

Perhaps God has been calling you to do something, but you have been putting it off.

Perhaps you have allowed fear, doubt, or disobedience to keep you from following His direction.

Or perhaps you have made mistakes and believe you have already missed your opportunity to serve Him.

Jonah reminds us that failure does not have to be the end of our story.

We can turn back to God.

We can repent.

We can pray and ask for His forgiveness.

And through His grace, we can begin walking in obedience once again.

But a second chance should not become an excuse to continue living in disobedience.

When God gives us another opportunity, we should respond with a sincere heart and a willingness to follow Him.

After all, when we consider everything God has done for us, especially through the sacrifice of Jesus Christ, shouldn't our desire be to live for Him?

🙏 Today's reflection:
Is God calling me to do something that I have been avoiding because of fear, doubt, or disobedience? Am I running from His direction, or am I willing to turn back, trust Him, and obey?

May we remember that our God is merciful, patient, and full of grace. When we stumble or wander away, may we have the humility to turn back to Him, seek His forgiveness, and respond to His calling with willing and obedient hearts. ❤️

10/14/2026

From Pastor Greg’s desk:

📖 Verse of the Day — Romans 5:1–5

The Apostle Paul writes to the church in Rome with a beautiful reminder of what it means to be saved through faith in Jesus Christ.

In Romans 5:1, he writes:

“Therefore, since we have been justified through faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ.”

What does it mean?

Paul is reminding us of one of the most important truths of Christianity:

Our salvation is not something we earn. It is a gift of God's grace, received through faith in Jesus Christ.

Sometimes we may wonder whether we have done enough good things to deserve heaven.

Have I been good enough?

Have I served God enough?

Have I done enough to earn His forgiveness?

But the answer is that none of us could ever earn our salvation through our own efforts.

Jesus already did the work for us on the cross.

Through His sacrifice, we have been offered forgiveness, reconciliation with God, and the promise of eternal life.

And that should fill our hearts with peace and joy!

We no longer need to live constantly questioning whether our good works are enough. Instead, we place our trust in Jesus Christ and what He accomplished for us.

But Paul continues with another important lesson.

In Romans 5:3–4, he writes:

“Not only so, but we also glory in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; perseverance, character; and character, hope.”

Following Jesus does not mean that life will suddenly become easy.

We still live in a fallen world.

We will face difficulties, disappointments, suffering, and sometimes even persecution because of our faith.

But Paul encourages us to see beyond those difficulties.

Suffering can produce perseverance. Perseverance develops character. And character strengthens our hope.

God can use the difficult seasons of our lives to strengthen our faith and teach us to depend more fully upon Him.

And our hope is not based upon temporary circumstances.

Our hope is found in Jesus Christ, His promises, and the assurance of His return.

Paul then reminds us in Romans 5:5 that this hope does not put us to shame because God's love has been poured into our hearts through the Holy Spirit.

What an incredible encouragement!

We have peace with God through Jesus.

We have grace that we could never earn.

And we have hope that can carry us through life's greatest difficulties.

So perhaps today is a good time to examine where we are placing our trust.

Are we depending upon our own goodness and accomplishments to make us right with God?

Or are we resting completely in the finished work of Jesus Christ?

Our good works do not save us. Our faith in Jesus Christ changes us, and that changed life should produce good works.

🙏 Today's reflection:
Am I truly trusting in Jesus Christ alone for my salvation, or am I still trying to earn God's acceptance through my own efforts? And when difficulties come, am I allowing God to use them to strengthen my perseverance, character, and hope?

May we live each day with the peace and joy that come from knowing we have been justified through faith in Jesus Christ. May our trials strengthen rather than weaken our faith, and may we always remember that our hope rests not in ourselves, but in the One who gave His life for us. ❤️

10/13/2026

From Pastor Greg’s desk:
Verse of the Day — Hebrews 4:12

The Word of God is one of the greatest gifts God has given us.

Many of us have Bibles in our homes. Some may even have several. But owning a Bible and allowing God's Word to influence our lives are two very different things.

In Hebrews 4:12, we read:

“For the word of God is alive and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword.”

What does it mean?

The Bible is not simply a collection of ancient writings or stories about things that happened thousands of years ago.

God's Word is living and active today.

It speaks to our circumstances, guides our decisions, strengthens us through difficulties, and helps us understand God's will for our lives.

But there is something important we must remember:

A Bible that remains closed cannot guide a life that refuses to open it.

Sometimes we say, “I don't understand what God wants me to do,” or “I wish God would speak to me.”

Yet God has already given us His Word.

We simply need to take the time to read it, study it, and allow it to speak to our hearts.

Hebrews 4:12 also tells us that God's Word judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart.

That means Scripture does more than give us information. It challenges us to examine ourselves, recognize where we may be going wrong, and make changes that bring our lives into alignment with God.

In Psalm 119:105, we read:

“Your word is a lamp for my feet, a light on my path.”

Just as a lamp illuminates the path before us, God's Word provides direction when we are uncertain about where to go or what to do next.

And unlike so many things in this world, God's Word will never lose its truth or its power.

Isaiah 40:8 reminds us:

“The grass withers and the flowers fall, but the word of our God endures forever.”

Everything around us can change.

Circumstances change. People change. The things we depend upon in this world can disappoint us or disappear.

But God's Word remains forever.

That is why we must build our lives upon Him and His truth rather than placing our ultimate hope in the temporary things of this world.

So today, make a commitment to open your Bible.

Read it.

Reflect upon it.

Ask God to help you understand it.

And most importantly, allow what you read to change the way you live.

Because the Bible was never meant to simply sit on a shelf.

It was meant to be opened, understood, believed, and lived.
Today's reflection:
Am I truly spending time in God's Word and allowing it to guide my life, or am I expecting God to direct me while neglecting the very words He has given me?

May we develop a deeper love for Scripture, recognizing that God's Word is living, active, and eternal. May we open our Bibles each day with expectant hearts, allowing His truth to illuminate our paths, strengthen our faith, and draw us closer to Jesus Christ. ❤️

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