From the viewpoint of God’s eternal purpose, the church exists to be
• the incarnation and manifestation of the ultimate passion of God
• the organic expression and physical extension of the Trinitarian Community
• the corporate image-bearer of the Lord Jesus Christ on the earth
• the family of God
• the divine building whereby every living stone is being transformed, reshaped, and fitted together to form the Lord’s temple
• the colonial outpost of the coming kingdom
• the masterpiece of God
• the spiritual “Bethany” where Jesus of Nazareth is received, obeyed, and adored in the midst of a rejecting world
• the vessel in which the power of Christ’s resurrection life is visibly displayed
• the object of God’s supreme affection and delight
• the willing vehicle for Christ’s manifested presence
• the torchbearer of the testimony of Jesus
• the “one new man”—the new species—the “third race”
• the fiancée of Jesus Christ—His very body, His very bride
• the new humanity marked out in the Son of God before time and brought into existence by His cross
• the Christian’s native habitat
• the spiritual environment where face-to-face encounters between the bride and Bridegroom take place
• the living witness to the fullness and headship of God’s Son
• the colony from heaven that bears the image of its Ruler

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GOD IS STILL IN CONTROL

When everything around you begins to shake, don't let fear have the final word. God is your refuge, your strength, and your help in times of trouble.

Father, make a way where there seems to be no way. Protect our families, guide our steps, strengthen our hearts, and turn every storm into a testimony.

If you believe God will carry you through every storm, declare:

“GOD IS MY REFUGE!”

May this prayer strengthen your faith and remind you that no matter what you're facing, God is still in control.

Share this prayer with someone who needs God's protection today.

In Jesus' mighty name, Amen.

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VOTING IS OFFICIALLY LIVE!!!

IT’S GO TIME!!!

Voting is NOW OPEN for the Timbaland x Orbiiit Global Talent Search 2026, and Christian J. — The Street’s Apostle is officially in the competition!

This is the moment I’ve been preparing for, but I cannot do this without YOU.

I need everybody—family, friends, supporters, ministry family, fellow artists, veterans, Detroit, Toledo, and everybody who has ever supported Christian J.—to VOTE, SHARE, and SPREAD THE WORD!

VOTE FOR CHRISTIAN J. — THE STREET’S APOSTLE HERE:
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This opportunity could put me on a stage in front of Timbaland, competing for $100,000 in cash prizes, a studio master class, a live showcase opportunity, and potentially a place on the next Timbaland x Orbiiit album.

But I’m bringing something bigger than a song into this competition.

I’m bringing a TESTIMONY.

I’m bringing Southwest Detroit.

I’m bringing every independent artist who kept creating when nobody was watching.

I’m bringing every survivor who refused to stay down.

I’m bringing the streets, the ministry, the scars, the faith, the redemption, and every chapter God allowed me to survive.

FROM VERNOR HIGHWAY TO THE GLOBAL STAGE.

Now I need my people to show up.

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Don’t just hit “Like” on this post—I NEED THAT VOTE!

We have an opportunity to make some serious noise.

CHRISTIAN J. — THE STREET’S APOSTLE

VOTING IS LIVE RIGHT NOW!

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SOBRIETY IS MY FREEDOM. MY CHOICE. MY NEW LIFE.

I didn’t fight this hard to go back to the life that almost destroyed me.

Every sober day is another day I get to CHOOSE LIFE.

I choose freedom over chains.
Healing over destruction.
Growth over going backward.
LIFE over everything that tried to take mine.

Recovery isn’t about losing something—it’s about GETTING YOUR LIFE BACK.

If you’re fighting for your sobriety today, KEEP GOING. One day. One decision. One step at a time.

DROP YOUR CLEAN/SOBER TIME IN THE COMMENTS! Let’s celebrate EVERY victory—whether it’s 24 hours or 24 years!

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SHE IS NOT SILENT. SHE IS NOT ALONE.

Domestic violence does NOT define the survivor.

Behind every survivor is a story of strength, courage, survival, and the decision to keep fighting—even when life tried to knock her down.

SPEAK UP.
BREAK THE CYCLE.
STAND WITH SURVIVORS.
SAVE A LIFE.

If you survived domestic violence, your story matters. Your voice matters. YOU matter.

And if you're still fighting your way out, please know there are people who will believe you, stand beside you, and help you find safety.

SURVIVOR. FIGHTER. STILL STANDING.

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Patsy and I have been married eight years. Before we met, we had both been widowed. She had been married 43 years to her late husband. I had been married 50 years to my late wife.

The story of how the two of us met, fell in love and married is a testimony of God's grace and favor. During the time we've been married, we have served in ministry to the widowed community we lived in in Texas. We also served in marriage support ministry (we still do) offering premarital counseling to couples soon to be married, or to the very newly married. We also have ministered to couples who were experiencing troubles in their marriages.

When we moved from Texas to Arkansas in 2021, we became involved in ministry to the addiction recovery community. The area in Arkansas where we lived has a major meth addiction problem. There are quire a few Christian ministries serving the recovery community there. She and I taught Bible classes at some of the recovery houses, and both of us engaged in much one on one support to those within the recovery houses.

Upon moving to Arkansas, we began attending a particular church. There we were asked to form and lead a seniors ministry group. We did that until later when we felt that God was leading us to make a change. Then we moved to another church. This one was heavily engaged in the addiction recovery ministry. This church was growing and God was doing some wonderful things there. Lives greatly changed, and the bonds of addiction broken for many.

Something happened, and I won't go into the details, but the church was suddenly abandoned. We had no pastor and we lost the building. It seemed that the intent was for the church to close, and for the attendees to find other churches to attend. But both Patsy and I, and several others felt that God was not through with the ministry of that church

Both of us felt that this was what God had put us there for. I was able to get the non-profit corp. signed over to me, and took on the role of lead pastor. But we had no place to meet. and a goodly number of the former members had moved on to other churches. Every week we scrambled to find a place to meet. Renting whatever venue might be available for that Sunday. We had no equipment including no sound system for praise and worship time. We had nothing

But God provided. We borrowed sound equipment and even folding chairs. We had different ones help us conduct our praise and worship time. And I brought the Word God had for us that day. Soon we were offered the use of an American Legion hall for Sunday mornings. The fee was very good as our numbers were small, and in that community, offerings were very small as well By the way, this American Legion hall had no bar so that was a plus.

During that time we were able to slowly accumulate a few pieces of sound equipment. We also had a family join who had been experienced praise and worship leaders. They were musicians thus we now had instruments.

Later the opportunity came for us to move into an abandoned church building. The building had not been in use for over five years. It had everything we needed in the way of chairs, a small fellowship room, and Sunday School rooms. It was ready to use for services. No longer did we have to go early every Sunday morning to the AL hall to set up for service and then take down following service.

Now we had a six month lease and a regular place to meet. But we knew that God had bigger plans. In November of 2025 we were able to move into a much more capable church building. At the same time, since the couple who lead our praise and worship had been former church pastors, and Patsy and I knew that our time there would soon come to an end, we appointed them associate pastors. In January of 26, this year, we turned the church pastorship over to them. This was in preparation for our planned relocation to Florida.

So now, here we are. We have connected with a wonderful church here in our city. We are not involved in leadership. What the future will bring, God only knows. But we will serve as He leads and what doors He opens, we shall see.

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I know there is a lot on your mind as you prepare to begin a new week that is clothed with alot , not fees, bills, responsibilities and many burdens. But take this word tonight: 2 Kings 7:7 and Mark 10:15. Have faith in God and expect to see His mighty salvation. What seems impossible today can become your testimony tomorrow.
Trust God; He is already working.
In 2Kings 7:7, the people went to sleep hungry and with deep farmine in the land but they woke up in abundance because God was involved.
May God be involved in your Story tonight.
Amen

BEAUTY FOR ASHES.

Some people only see the ashes… but GOD sees what He’s rebuilding.

The pain didn’t finish you.
The addiction didn’t define you.
The brokenness didn’t get the final word.

God can take the very places that looked destroyed and create something BEAUTIFUL from them.

“To give unto them beauty for ashes…” — Isaiah 61:3

If you’re standing in the ashes right now, DON’T GIVE UP. Your story isn’t over.

Comment “BEAUTY FOR ASHES” if you believe God is still working in your story!

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