joy in Christ

Words of the Week – Children of God Must Stand

Recently, my sermon was, “We are children of God, awesome!” This is an awesome thing about which to think. It’s an honor and a burden. It’s an honor because in the midst of chaos, we can have joy. Children of God know that we have nothing to worry about, that our deepest needs are being met and that we have answers to the world’s problems, if only the world would listen. Why do we feel this way? We feel this way because Jesus Christ said, “I have overcome the world.” (John 16:33) This means, too, that we are overcomers, that

Byars Promotes Love and Joy of God Through Music

  More than 30 years ago, God anointed the creative talents of Rickie Byars, empowering her to write as directed by the Holy Spirit. Since that time, she’s only soared higher and higher while proclaiming the love, joy and power of the Lord. Such is the uplifting ministry of Byars, who has introduced countless people to Christ through her musical skills. Many people became acquainted with gifts during her tenure as the founder and director of the Agape International Choir, but not everyone realizes she’s also composed more than 200 songs. Byars’ dynamic abilities will be displayed on Friday, September