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If there was ever a person who had a reason to be frustrated about being known as “the brother of… it was one of Jesus’s disciples...

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Hope in all circumstances Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ...

Greet One Another Do you know that there are 58 “one another’s” in the New Testament? Fifty-eight times God’s Word instructs us to...

Transitions can be rough. Sometimes the changes are easier or more difficult to accept than others. Of course, an unwanted change is fully...

Who can you trust? Who can you believe?  In a world where discovering truth seems to be more and more complicated, what you actually...

Some of the most powerful moments of prayer in the bible, in my opinion, come from situations where people have gravely messed up. The...

As we finish another cold winter I am really looking forward to spring. Although my favorite time of year is the fall, with cool crisp...

Hey Church! Pastor Matt here… I just wanted to take a quick minute today to encourage you with something that really encouraged me...

Taking physical steps when you aren’t quite sure of the trustworthiness of what you’re about to put your weight on is, to say...

I know you’re busy right now, but if you’d allow me to step into your day for a few minutes here, I’d like to encourage you with...

Hey everyone! Pastor Matt here. Wasn’t the last sermon series on faith great? I really, really enjoyed it! If you missed it, you can...

The biblical Prophet Jeremiah had this to say about spending time in God’s Word: “When I discovered your words, I devoured them. They...

Wow, the sermon on Sunday was an amazing message about moving forward in faith. If you missed it, click here to watch it. No matter where...

Over the past few weeks, I’ve had unique opportunities to connect with people who are not plugged in to a church. Some do not even have a...

Today the sun will set at 4:18PM. I know, I know. You probably didn’t want to read that information (sorry 🥴). If it weren’t for the...

It’s December already – can you believe it? Another year has passed. Another year of dealing with “unprecedented”...

Wow. Can you believe that we are celebrating Thanksgiving again? It seems like this past year has flown by with so many things happening;...

Today in America we observe Veterans Day. A celebration to honor America’s veterans for their patriotism, love of country, and...

Want some bad advice? You’ve come to the right place. I saw this online the other day: “Think ahead 10 years to what would make you...

Songs are always popping in my head. I don’t know why they do, but they do. And when they do, I sing them (usually out loud), just like...

I don’t know about you, but I LOVED having Pastor Vernon and Mary Smith here this past weekend. When I hear the word “missionary,”...

“Thus all the days of Enoch were 365 years. Enoch walked with God, and he was not, for God took him.” Genesis 5:23–24 (ESV)...

What a great message on Reconciliation we heard last Sunday from James Wagstaff. If you have not yet heard it, I encourage you to listen to...

Being labeled a “sellout” isn’t a good thing, to put it lightly. It usually means that someone has betrayed a cause, set of...

Do you ever try to be the lone wolf? Sometimes I try to do things all by myself thinking that my way is the best way, so it will just be...

You have been there. In a “discussion” with a friend, spouse, boss, parent, child, and someone blurts out this loaded question… WHAT...

Where is God? Everyone has asked that question. You’ve asked it, I’ve asked it. It can be easy to do when we see tragedy and evil...

The above definition is how Merriam Webster defines revival. A noun. A state of being. In a very literal sense this is true. I want to...

What is it that you have given up praying for? I want you to think about that and identify something. I can start. This is a heart check...

Hey everyone! Pastor Matt here, I wanted to take a few moments today to talk about our CLASS 301. Now, maybe you have already taken 301...

What gets you out of the bed in the morning, or at 2 AM when your baby needs his diaper changed? What causes you to be giving when you have...

We have a room in our house that we use as a storage space for the time being, until we find a greater use for the space or need the space...

Have you ever done something stupid? *raising my own hand* 🙋‍♂️ You get mad over nothing, you don’t follow through on something...

While recently listening to The Q 99.7FM, I heard the words below. They were written by Brant Hanson as a parody song on people in an...

What do you find most refreshing on a hot day? When my in-laws lived in Maine, my wife and I would always go spend a week or two with them...

If you’ve ever taken a walk in a densely wooded area with no trail, navigated through the streets of Boston, or even just through an...

Most of us are known for a handful of words or phrases we say all the time. Some we’ve made up, but most we have picked up from others....

Who or what is the one person or thing that you know will always be there for you? Your one constant, constant meaning never changing. I...

We all know that technology is such a blessing, although yes it can be (and sometimes is) a curse. But honestly, how amazing is it to have...

You’re ready for it. You’ve worked for it. You’ve studied for it. Others have told you you deserve it, or you’ve earned it....

Boy has life been different since March of 2020. Things we took for granted are no longer expected. Things like going to a concert, going...

Forest Gump once said, “Life is like a box of chocolates, you never know what you’re gonna get.” But we all know the feeling when...

If you are anything like me, it is easy to get into a routine of life only to find yourself going through the motions without even a second...

I really enjoy reading biographies.  I love the suspense of seeing the stories unfold as people journey into the unknowns of life. Even...

What were you thinking? A phrase no one wants to hear but that often elicits the response, “I wasn’t!” But truth be told, it’s...

This week my husband Jonathan and I had a home efficiency company come to our home and evaluate what we (and when I say we I mean they)...

You may be familiar with Jesus’ words in Matthew 22:37-39, “Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and...

It was beginning to SNOW as I wrote the devo for this week and my first thought was, “Yuck.” Who wants to move all that SNOW? Who...

First of all, then, I urge that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgivings be made for all people, 2for kings and all who...

A new year often brings a new hope and a new drive to many. A hope to get fit, a hope to get out of debt, a hope to get a new job, a hope...

“And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night. 9And, lo, the angel of...

Governor Baker said this week in a COVID-19 update that a recent survey indicated that 70% of MA residents intend to celebrate Christmas...

When was the last time you dwelt on the grace of God? Like, really dwelt on the grace that He has extended toward you before you knew Him...

We’ve all been in this place… so I won’t spend too much time explaining it, but let me set the scene. You’re running around...

When it came to Paul, he so often brought together Thanksgiving and Prayer. It was foundational to his relationship with Christ, the...

Do you feel the overwhelming pressure society places on you?  The pressure to succeed, to pressure to be powerful, the pressure to have it...

Recently we have been doing some renovations in our home. It has been a long process because we have done it ourselves and in steps. We are...

As I was praying about putting this week’s blog post together, it seemed that God was directing me to share something about prayer in...

“I just can’t wait until things get back to N O R M A L” …how many times do you think you have heard that in the last few months?...

Who would have guessed that investing in a company that makes personal protective masks would be the investment of the decade? Just a year...

If there’s one thing I keep learning and keep being reminded of in my spiritual life, it’s of the comfort that Scripture brings. Of...

The gospels are filled with wonderful and true stories of people whose lives were forever changed by a moment with Jesus. They come in...

These last few months have had many ups and downs with the COVID-19 virus, and all the regulations and rules that go along with it. What...

Be still. Really, before reading on, take just a moment to be still in the presence of God. When was the last time you took the time for...

Is it just me, or do you find it easy to give a quick, “it’s all good,” or, “I’m fine,” when someone...

I have a plant in my house that I have owned for 17 years. It was a gift from when I had opened my salon back in 2003. When it was given to...

Hello LifePoint Church family, I truly hope you are doing well and continuing to grow in your walk with the Lord Jesus Christ. Pastor...

It was 2015, Lindsey and I had been married only a few short months. We were looking out the window of our apartment in downtown Chicopee...

Is it just me, or do you ever struggle with feelings of inadequacy? Feeling like you’re not good enough? Or like you just don’t have...

Over the past several months we have leaned heavily on the wise words from Romans 12:10, to Love one another with brotherly affection and...

We have seen in our series Lost and Found that Jesus’ love causes him to look on people who are in pain with compassion. Pain, as we...

Have you ever decided to try and start something new? Maybe you want to learn a new language, learn to play an instrument, start running,...

Pain is a distressing feeling often caused by intense or damaging stimuli. The International Association for the Study of Pain’s...

  Tuesday morning, my wife was checking her Facebook page and came across a video of four college-age people which reminded me of some...

I’ve been thinking a lot about the still small voice of God that was heard by Elijah on the mountain. It amazes me to know that the...