Read the Bible in a Year

One of my goals for the upcoming year is to start reading the Bible through every year. Ambitious, I know, but is there a better way to familiarize myself with the Word of God than reading it consistently? Of course, I'll just take it one year at a time, but that's my plan, anyway!

In seminary I met a man who had read the Bible through some 80 times or something ridiculous like that. Is it any wonder that he would possess a first-rate knowledge of the Bible?

I have a plan that combines both OT and NT reading at the same time, with assignments on M-Sat. only, with Sundays being a day of rest or for catch-up. If you would like a copy of it, please email me at gregg.morita@tccbc.net and I'll send one out to you.

May God's Word bless you this year!

Where Is Your Treasure?

In these tough economic times, managing money can be tough. However, the Bible has much to say on that subject. The CrossRoads Couples' Fellowship is beginning a six week study on managing finances from a Biblical perspective.

The fellowship meets every Tuesday evening, starting with January 6th. All are welcome, you don't need to be married or engaged to join them.

Please plan to be there for a time of worship, snacks, fellowship, and what it means to be putting your money where your beliefs are as Christ-followers!

When God Says, "No"...

It is easy to see how some people think that God is some sort of cosmic spoilsport, trying to keep everyone from having a good time. It seems like everything that's fun or comes naturally to us as humans are off limits.

But Joshua Harris gives a different perspective. He said that when God says "no" to something, it's really because he's saying "yes" to something better!

What a great perspective! It's great not only because it is a positive way of thinking about God and his ways, but also because IT'S TRUE! God wants to bless us with much more than we can even think of desiring for ourselves.

How often do you settle for scraps and crumbs when God has a sumptuous feast waiting for you? Don't settle for any less than God's best for you - you won't regret it.

Happy Birthday, Jesus!

Happy Birthday, Jesus! Thank you for coming to earth to save us from our sins.

Merry Christmas to you all, and I pray that you don't forget to put "Christ" in your Christmas celebration today!

Joy to the World!

Now why did the picture turn yellow when it was originally blue? I don't know, but that's not important right now.

What IS IMPORTANT is that you come join us for our Christmas Eve Worship Service at 7:30 PM tomorrow night at church to celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ! Refreshments to follow! Yummmm.

God Is Love

Last week I was reminded of another of God's profound truths: his perfect love. There is no way that God can stop loving us. His love is perfect and absolute, and not governed by feelings, as ours is inclined to be.

There is nothing we can do to make God stop loving us because he can't.

Here is a powerful video that makes a valiant effort to capture this great love. Watch it to the end and you will get a better idea of how much God loves you.



The Bible says plainly, "God is love." No matter who you are or what you've done, God loves you; always have, and always will.

Only by the Grace of God...

I found this quote today and wanted to share it with you all.

"Your worst days are never so bad that you are beyond the reach of God's grace. And your best days are never so good that you are beyond the need of God's grace." — Jerry Bridges

Living as a Christ-follower can be difficult, especially because we are not completely free from our sinful nature. But we can take comfort that the grace of God will keep us; in the worst of times and the best of times.

May you experience the freedom and joy of God's grace this week.