Pastor Ray Popham

The Christmas story reveals something profound about God's desire for relationship with us. When the shepherds heard the angel's announcement about Jesus' birth, they didn't just want to hear about this Messiah—they wanted to see Him and know Him personally. This same invitation extends... Read More.

We often picture the first Christmas as a peaceful, serene night - complete with gentle snow, quiet animals, and a glowing manger. But the reality of that "silent night" was far from the romanticized version we see on Christmas cards. It was a story... Read More.

Have you ever felt like there's more to your life than what you're currently experiencing? That sense of "more" isn't just wishful thinking—it's God calling you to live out the fullest potential He designed for you. Through the story of Jeremiah, we discover four... Read More.

When I Was a Child: How Childhood Experiences Shape Our Faith and Future Our childhood experiences have a profound impact on how we love, use our gifts, and live out our faith as adults. The Apostle Paul understood this when he wrote in 1 Corinthians... Read More.

When I Was a Child: How Childhood Experiences Shape Your Authentic Life Living authentically as God's masterpiece requires understanding how our childhood experiences either empowered us or imprisoned us from becoming who God designed us to be. These early experiences shape three critical areas of... Read More.

When I Was a Child: How Childhood Experiences Shape Our Spiritual Maturity Have you ever wondered why some people seem to use their gifts boldly while others hold back? The answer often lies not in our adult experiences, but in our childhood. Understanding how our... Read More.

Breaking Free to Live Your God-Given Purpose Have you ever wondered why you sometimes feel stuck, unable to fully step into who you're meant to be? Many believers struggle with this tension - knowing God has a plan for their lives but feeling held back... Read More.

Have you ever wondered if God has a specific plan for your life? Do you sometimes feel like you're stumbling through life without clear direction? The truth is, God didn't create you to wander aimlessly through life. He created you as His masterpiece with... Read More.

Have you ever wondered if your past mistakes, poor choices, or sin have somehow derailed God's plan for your life? Many believers struggle with the fear that they've "messed up" God's purpose for them. The good news is this: you may have mixed it... Read More.

Your Piece in the Masterpiece: Unlocking Your God-Given Potential God has created each of us as His masterpiece, but many of us fail to recognize and develop the potential He has placed within us. Just as Michelangelo painted the Sistine Chapel despite initially protesting "I... Read More.

Standing When You Don't Understand: Finding Strength in Uncertain Times In a world filled with confusion and heartbreak, we often find ourselves desperately seeking to understand why things happen. From school shootings to personal tragedies, our natural human tendency is to try to make sense... Read More.

Born to Matter: Understanding Your Value in God's Masterpiece We're continuing our series on authenticity by exploring what it means to truly matter. Last week, we began discussing the "mattering matrix" - five essential feelings that help us know we matter. Today, we'll complete this... Read More.