Posts about Chapel Message

[As previously seen on iBelieve.com] For most marathon runners, the goal of their race isn’t to win but to finish. After 26.2 grueling miles, they are thankful to cross the finish line. When we think of the Christian life, it is not a sprint—it’s a marathon. It's not about how you start, but how you finish. There will be distractions and pain. There will be moments when quitting seems easier, but God calls us to stay the course (with His help) no matter the circumstances.

At a recent chapel service, Tricia Bell, Chief Legal Counsel for Medi-Share, shared about her experience with breast cancer over the past year. And while she never glosses over the hardship, Tricia’s honest testimony centers around one major theme: Gratitude.

We live in a society that is increasingly polarized. In fact, the world actively seeks to divide us. As a body of believers, we need to stand on the principles of God and fight against the spirit of division. Ephesians 4 speaks repeatedly about the oneness of believers and the characteristics of the believer that is seeking unity. Those focused on unity are:

Have you every felt like you have been dealing with something in your life that you just couldn’t get away from?

We have multiple holidays in the United States that directly celebrate or are tied to the concept of freedom (Juneteenth, Independence Day, Memorial Day, Veteran’s Day, etc.) Freedom is a distinctive value of the Western world, but it was not always so.

From the very foundations of creation, God had meticulously crafted a plan to redeem humanity from the grip of sin and shame. This divine plan, sealed with the death of an innocent animal, began unfolding as God Himself moved among His creation, revealing His boundless love and unfathomable grace.

As a representative of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA), we stand on the front lines of ministry, embodying the principles of faith, integrity, and service. In 2 Corinthians 5:17-20, Paul's words resonate deeply, emphasizing our calling as ministers of reconciliation.

In this current climate of ever scrolling ‘BREAKING NEWS’, I have some news that I pray doesn’t get lost in the shuffle. In fact, I’m going to put it in a paragraph all its own so you can take a moment and breathe it in: