Dear Church Family,  On behalf of the MEFC leadership team, I want to thank you ALL for giving towards the special Year End donation for Pastor James and his family. It is truly a blessing to see your giving hearts at work and the sacrifices you made for the needs of others. May God Bless you all and may He reward you with a hundredfold return on the investments you made to His&nbs... [More]

One day I hopped in a taxi and we took off for the airport. We were driving in the right lane when suddenly a black car jumped out of a parking space right in front of us.  My taxi driver slammed on his brakes, skidded, and missed the other car by just inches! The driver of the other car whipped his head around and started yelling at us. My taxi driver just smiled and... [More]

Just in from Rollo Casiple   The following note just came in concerning Rollo's  beloved wife, Sarah.  Rollo and Sarah have served our Miami congregation, La Vina Community Church, for the past six years (at least).  Rollo also serves on our district board. From Rollo:The good news is this...   Cancer is So Limited It cannot cripple loveIt cannot shatter hopeIt can... [More]

1. the fruit of the Spirit (Gal. 5:22-23) along with   2. submission to God's will (which includes your assembling of yourself with the body, using your gift/s for the body, being built up by the body, being led and submitted to the godly leadership of the local church, consistent repentance and confession of sin in your life, sharing your faith, and much, much more) is a mark of a true Chri... [More]

1. The question of salvation and our security of salvation is a solid biblical doctrine. Eternal security is the doctrine of perseverance of the saints (Romans 8, John 8:31, Jude 24-25). In other words, God's salvation: His divine election, calling, regeneration, repentance, justification, faith, conversion, and glorification are God's doing and are decreed (His free-act of choosing according to H... [More]

First let me say that it is a privilege and honor to assist and come along side fellow believers and friends with the express purpose to facilitate further the sanctification process. Also, in the spirit of Galatians 6:1-6, 1 Corinthians 8:1-3, 10:12, I offer this advice, admonishment, and words of edification. Indeed all counseling is based on the premise that sanctification (pursuing holiness) i... [More]

Dear friends, co-laborers, and prayer partners,   It continues to be a delight to be part of the advancement of the kingdom. The kingdom will advance (Mathew 11:12) and we just need to be part of the train ride. As we continue to be faithful and obedient to the Great Commission, we continue to see ourselves being used, as "privy pots" (2 Corinthians 4:7) for the glory of God. &quo... [More]

''...Jesus said... "Get up!"...' ' John 5:8 At the pool of Bethesda Jesus was drawn to a man who'd been physically incapacitated for 38 years and couldn't walk. That's a long time to wait for things to change. Many of us would have given up. 'When Jesus... asked... "Do you want to get well?"... [he] replied, "I have no one to help me... Wh... [More]

I am so pleased as well as excited to let you know that our guest preacher on April 3, 2011 is an honored man of God. I will have you know that he is special. Our guest is no other than John Stevenson, Trinity International professor and elder at St Andrews Presbyterian church, author and speaker, archeology enthusiast, fencing extraodinaire (LOL), and wonderful friend. Please welcome him with ope... [More]

A: The “big bang” is a story about how the universe came into existence. It proposes that billions of years ago the universe began in a tiny, infinitely hot and dense point called a singularity. This singularity supposedly contained not only all the mass and energy that would become everything we see today, but also “space” itself. According to the story, the singularity ra... [More]