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The Beauty of Creation: Appreciation of God's Handiwork Part 1: Creation through Scripture

When we pause for a moment and lift our eyes to the world around us, we find ourselves immersed in a symphony of brilliance and wonder. It's difficult not to marvel at the enchanting beauty and sophistication of nature. The delicate dance of a butterfly's wings, the majestic splendor of a snow-capped mountain, and the vast expanse of the night sky exhibit the manner in which creation sings praises to their Creator in a language all their own. As we peer into the intricacies of creation, we'll find ourselves drawn into a story of love, artistry, and boundless creativity; a story that begins and ends with the one who spoke the universe into being. Over the next 8 weeks, we will explore the depths of His design; kicking off by sharing passages regarding creation within the Bible. As we continue throughout the weeks, we ask that you open yourself to the beauty of creation and allow its splendor to stir your soul, deepening your awe of the God who fashioned it all.

Bible Passages About Creation

Bible Verses About Creation: The Beginning

In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth. 
Genesis 1:1
Then God blessed the seventh day and made it holy because on it he rested from all the work of creating that he had done.
Genesis 2:3
God set them in the vault of the sky to give light on the earth,  to govern the day and the night, and to separate light from darkness. And God saw that it was good.
Genesis 1:17-18
Then the Lord God made a woman from the rib he had taken out of the man, and he brought her to the man. The man said, “This is now bone of my bones and flesh of my flesh; she shall be called ‘woman,’ for she was taken out of man.” That is why a man leaves his father and mother and is united to his wife, and they become one flesh.
Genesis 2:22-24
The land produced vegetation: plants bearing seed according to their kinds and trees bearing fruit with seed in it according to their kinds. And God saw that it was good.
Genesis 1:12
Then God said, “I give you every seed-bearing plant on the face of the whole earth and every tree that has fruit with seed in it. They will be yours for food.”
Genesis 1:29-30

Bible Verses About Creation: God as the Creator

He builds his lofty palace in the heavens and sets its foundation on the earth; he calls for the waters of the sea and pours them out over the face of the land— the Lord is his name.
Amos 9:6

For every house is built by someone, but God is the builder of everything.
Hebrews 3:4
“But ask the animals, and they will teach you, or the birds in the sky, and they will tell you; or speak to the earth, and it will teach you, or let the fish in the sea inform you. Which of all these does not know that the hand of the Lord has done this? In his hand is the life of every creature and the breath of all mankind."
Job 12:7-10
A tithe of everything from the land, whether grain from the soil or fruit from the trees, belongs to the Lord; it is holy to the Lord.
Leviticus 27:30
Thus says the Lord God: “I myself will take a sprig from the lofty top of the cedar and will set it out. I will break off from the topmost of its young twigs a tender one, and I myself will plant it on a high and lofty mountain. On the mountain height of Israel will I plant it, that it may bear branches and produce fruit and become a noble cedar. And under it will dwell every kind of bird; in the shade of its branches birds of every sort will nest. And all the trees of the field shall know that I am the Lord; I bring low the high tree, and make high the low tree, dry up the green tree, and make the dry tree flourish. I am the Lord; I have spoken, and I will do it.”
Ezekiel 17:22-24
In his hand are the depths of the earth, and the mountain peaks belong to him. The sea is his, for he made it, and his hands formed the dry land.
Psalm 95:4-5
Rich and poor have this in common: The Lord is the Maker of them all.
Proverbs 22:2
for every animal of the forest is mine, and the cattle on a thousand hills. I know every bird in the mountains, and the insects in the fields are mine. If I were hungry I would not tell you, for the world is mine, and all that is in it.
Psalm 50:10-12

By the word of the Lord the heavens were made, their starry host by the breath of his mouth.
Psalm 33:6
How many are your works, Lord! In wisdom you made them all; the earth is full of your creatures. There is the sea, vast and spacious, teeming with creatures beyond number-living things both large and small. There the ships go to and fro, and Leviathan, which you formed to frolic there.
Psalm 104:24-26

Bible Verses About Creation: Jesus and the New Creation

For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.
Ephesians 2:10
When he has done this, then the Son himself will be made subject to him who put everything under him,so that God may be all in all.
1 Corinthians 15:28

For from him and through him and for him are all things. To him be the glory forever! Amen.
Romans 11:36
Yet for us there is but one God, the Father, from whom all things came and for whom we live; and there is but one Lord, Jesus Christ, through whom all things came and through whom we live.
1 Corinthians 8:6
“I am the vine; you are the branches. If you remain in me and I in you, you will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing.”
John 15:5
For the creation waits in eager expectation for the children of God to be revealed.
Romans 8:19
He chose to give us birth through the word of truth, that we might be a kind of firstfruits of all he created.
James 1:18
Through him all things were made; without him nothing was made that has been made.
John 1:3

Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here!
2 Corinthians 5:17
But in these last days he has spoken to us by his Son, whom he appointed heir of all things, and through whom also he made the universe.
Hebrews 1:2

Bible Verses About Creation: Creation and Humanity

Then God said, “Let us make mankind in our image, in our likeness, so that they may rule over the fish in the sea and the birds in the sky, over the livestock and all the wild animals, and over all the creatures that move along the ground.”
Genesis 1:26
So it is written: “The first man Adam became a living being”; the last Adam, a life-giving spirit. The spiritual did not come first, but the natural, and after that the spiritual. The first man was of the dust of the earth; the second man is of heaven. As was the earthly man, so are those who are of the earth; and as is the heavenly man, so also are those who are of heaven.  And just as we have borne the image of the earthly man, so shall we bear the image of the heavenly man.
1 Corinthians 15:45-49

Then the Lord God formed a man from the dust of the ground and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life, and the man became a living being.
Genesis 2:7
But God gives it a body as he has determined, and to each kind of seed he gives its own body.  Not all flesh is the same: People have one kind of flesh, animals have another, birds another, and fish another. There are also heavenly bodies and there are earthly bodies, but the splendor of the heavenly bodies is one kind, and the splendor of the earthly bodies is another.
1 Corinthians 15:38-40
I also said to myself, “As for humans, God tests them so that they may see that they are like the animals. Surely the fate of human beings is like that of the animals; the same fate awaits them both: As one dies, so dies the other. All have the same breath; humans have no advantage over animals. Everything is meaningless.  All go to the same place; all come from dust, and to dust all return.”
Ecclesiastes 3:18-20
The Lord God said, “It is not good for the man to be alone. I will make a helper suitable for him.”
Genesis 2:18
“Haven’t you read,” he replied, “that at the beginning the Creator ‘made them male and female,’ and said, ‘For this reason a man will leave his father and mother and be united to his wife, and the two will become one flesh’? So they are no longer two, but one flesh. Therefore what God has joined together, let no one separate.”
Matthew 19:4-6

Bible Verses About Creation: Creation and Faith

Can papyrus grow tall where there is no marsh? Can reeds thrive without water?
Job 8:11
The womb forgets them, the worm feasts on them; the wicked are no longer remembered but are broken like a tree.
Job 24:20
“Make a tree good and its fruit will be good, or make a tree bad and its fruit will be bad, for a tree is recognized by its fruit.”
Matthew 12:33
Consider how the wildflowers grow. They do not labor or spin. Yet I tell you, not even Solomon in all his splendor was dressed like one of these.
Luke 12:27
The one who guards a fig tree will eat its fruit, and whoever protects their master will be honored.
Proverbs 27:18
But I am like an olive tree flourishing in the house of God; I trust in God’s unfailing love for ever and ever.
Psalm 52:8

Though it is the smallest of all seeds, yet when it grows, it is the largest of garden plants and becomes a tree, so that the birds come and perch in its branches.
Matthew 13:32

Bible Verses About Creation: Creation and Stewardship Over the Earth

And the Lord God said, “The man has now become like one of us, knowing good and evil. He must not be allowed to reach out his hand and take also from the tree of life and eat, and live forever.” So the Lord God banished him from the Garden of Eden to work the ground from which he had been taken.
Genesis 3:22-23
And for your lifeblood, I will surely demand an accounting. I will demand an accounting from every animal. And from each human being, too, I will demand an accounting for the life of another human being.
Genesis 9:5

You have made them a little lower than the angels and crowned them with glory and honor. You made them rulers over the works of your hands; you put everything under their feet: all flocks and herds, and the animals of the wild, the birds in the sky, and the fish in the sea, all that swim the paths of the seas.
Psalm 8:5-8
The Lord God took the man and put him in the Garden of Eden to work it and take care of it.
Genesis 2:15
Now the Lord God had formed out of the ground all the wild animals and all the birds in the sky. He brought them to the man to see what he would name them; and whatever the man called each living creature, that was its name.
Genesis 2:19
The earth dries up and withers, the world languishes and withers, the heavens languish with the earth. The earth is defiled by its people; they have disobeyed the laws, violated the statutes, and broken the everlasting covenant. Therefore a curse consumes the earth; its people must bear their guilt. Therefore earth’s inhabitants are burned up, and very few are left.
Isaiah 24:4-6
The word of the Lord came to me:  “Son of man, prophesy against the shepherds of Israel; prophesy and say to them: ‘This is what the Sovereign Lord says: Woe to you shepherds of Israel who only take care of yourselves! Should not shepherds take care of the flock?
Ezekiel 34:1-2
God blessed them and said to them, “Be fruitful and increase in number; fill the earth and subdue it. Rule over the fish in the sea and the birds in the sky and over every living creature that moves on the ground.”
Genesis 1:28
The nations were angry, and your wrath has come. The time has come for judging the dead, and for rewarding your servants the prophets and your people who revere your name, both great and small-and for destroying those who destroy the earth.
Revelation 11:18

The righteous care for the needs of their animals, but the kindest acts of the wicked are cruel.
Proverbs 12:10
I brought you into a fertile land to eat its fruit and rich produce. But you came and defiled my land and made my inheritance detestable.
Jeremiah 2:7

Bible Verses About Creation: God’s Glory

For you created my inmost being; you knit me together in my mother’s womb. I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know that full well.
Psalm 139:13-14
Praise the Lord from the earth, you great sea creatures and all ocean depths, lightning and hail, snow and clouds, stormy winds that do his bidding, you mountains and all hills, fruit trees and all cedars, wild animals and all cattle, small creatures, and flying birds, kings of the earth and all nations, you princes and all rulers on earth, young men and women, old men, and children.
Psalm 148:7-12

Let them praise the name of the Lord, for his name alone is exalted; his splendor is above the earth and the heavens.
Psalm 148:13
Then I heard every creature in heaven and on earth and under the earth and on the sea, and all that is in them, saying: “To him who sits on the throne and to the Lamb be praise and honor and glory and power, for ever and ever!”
Revelation 5:13
The Lord wraps himself in light as with a garment; he stretches out the heavens like a tent and lays the beams of his upper chambers on their waters. He makes the clouds his chariot and rides on the wings of the wind. He makes winds his messengers, flames of fire his servants. He set the earth on its foundations; it can never be moved. You covered it with the watery depths as with a garment; the waters stood above the mountains. But at your rebuke the waters fled, at the sound of your thunder they took to flight; they flowed over the mountains, they went down into the valleys, to the place you assigned for them. You set a boundary they cannot cross; never again will they cover the earth.
Psalm 104:2-9

Praise him, sun and moon; praise him, all you shining stars. Praise him, you highest heavens, and you waters above the skies.
Psalm 148:3-4

Bible Verses About Creation: God’s Provision

For the Lord your God is bringing you into a good land-a land with brooks, streams, and deep springs gushing out into the valleys and hills; a land with wheat and barley, vines and fig trees, pomegranates, olive oil and honey; a land where bread will not be scarce and you will lack nothing; a land where the rocks are iron and you can dig copper out of the hills.
Deuteronomy 8:7-9

I lift up my eyes to the mountains-where does my help come from? My help comes from the Lord, the Maker of heaven and earth.
Psalm 121:1-2
Be glad, people of Zion, rejoice in the Lord your God, for he has given you the autumn rains because he is faithful. He sends you abundant showers, both autumn and spring rains, as before.
Joel 2:23
Then God said, “I give you every seed-bearing plant on the face of the whole earth and every tree that has fruit with seed in it. They will be yours for food.”
Genesis 1:29
Our help is in the name of the Lord, the Maker of heaven and earth.
Psalm 124:8
The Lord is my shepherd, I lack nothing. He makes me lie down in green pastures, he leads me beside quiet waters, he refreshes my soul. He guides me along the right paths for his name’s sake. Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me.
Psalm 23:1-4
Everything that lives and moves about will be food for you. Just as I gave you the green plants, I now give you everything.
Genesis 9:3

Look at the birds of the air; they do not sow or reap or store away in barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not much more valuable than they?
Matthew 6:26
He makes springs pour water into the ravines; it flows between the mountains. They give water to all the beasts of the field; the wild donkeys quench their thirst. The birds of the sky nest by the waters; they sing among the branches. He waters the mountains from his upper chambers; the land is satisfied by the fruit of his work. He makes grass grow for the cattle, and plants for people to cultivate-bringing forth food from the earth: wine that gladdens human hearts, oil to make their faces shine, and bread that sustains their hearts. The trees of the Lord are well watered, the cedars of Lebanon that he planted. There the birds make their nests; the stork has its home in the junipers. The high mountains belong to the wild goats; the crags are a refuge for the hyrax.
Psalm 104:10-18
For the sake of his great name the Lord will not reject his people, because the Lord was pleased to make you his own. 
1 Samuel 12:22
Everything that lives and moves about will be food for you. Just as I gave you the green plants, I now give you everything.
Genesis 9:3

Bible Verses About Creation: Revelation of God Himself

For since the creation of the world God’s invisible qualities—his eternal power and divine nature—have been clearly seen, being understood from what has been made, so that people are without excuse.
Romans 1:20
For, “All people are like grass, and all their glory is like the flowers of the field; the grass withers and the flowers fall,  but the word of the Lord endures forever.”
1 Peter 1:24-25
Ah, Sovereign Lord, you have made the heavens and the earth by your great power and outstretched arm. Nothing is too hard for you.
Jeremiah 32:17
Do you not know? Have you not heard? The Lord is the everlasting God, the Creator of the ends of the earth. He will not grow tired or weary, and his understanding no one can fathom.
Isaiah 40:28

When I consider your heavens, the work of your fingers, the moon and the stars, which you have set in place, what is mankind that you are mindful of them, human beings that you care for them?
Psalm 8:3-4
Whenever the rainbow appears in the clouds, I will see it and remember the everlasting covenant between God and all living creatures of every kind on the earth.
Genesis 9:16
The Lord loves righteousness and justice; the earth is full of his unfailing love.
Psalm 33:5
I know that everything God does will endure forever; nothing can be added to it and nothing taken from it. God does it so that people will fear him.
Ecclesiastes 3:14

Bible Verses About Creation: Creation and Beauty

From Zion, perfect in beauty, God shines forth.
Psalm 50:2
The fig tree forms its early fruit; the blossoming vines spread their fragrance. Arise, come, my darling; my beautiful one, come with me.
Song of Songs 2:13
Those who look to him are radiant; their faces are never covered with shame.
Psalm 34:5
The sun has one kind of splendor, the moon another, and the stars another; and star differs from star in splendor.
1 Corinthians 15:41
Beautiful in its loftiness, the joy of the whole earth, like the heights of Zaphon is Mount Zion, the city of the Great King.
Psalm 48:2

He has made everything beautiful in its time. He has also set eternity in the human heart, yet no one can fathom what God has done from beginning to end.
Ecclesiastes 3:11
Flowers appear on the earth; the season of singing has come, the cooing of doves is heard in our land.
Song of Songs 2:12

Crafted by his Hands

Each passage offers a glimpse into the magnificence of God’s handiwork while providing a greater understanding of His grandeur, wisdom, and sovereignty. Join us next week as we further explore His wondrous creation.

-Torrance Church of Christ

Values for a Secure Marriage Grounded in Faith

Marriage is a sacred covenant established by God Himself, designed to reflect the union between Christ and His Church. The significance of building a strong and lasting marriage cannot be overstated. It is through the bond of marriage that couples are called to grow together in love, faith, and mutual support, becoming catalysts for each other's spiritual growth and transformation. In this post, we thumb over key elements in building a marriage that honors God and stands the test of time.

Submit to One Another Out of Reverence for Christ

Prioritize God in Your Marriage: Prioritizing God in your marriage is paramount, as it establishes a strong foundation built on faith, love, and spiritual unity. When God is at the center of your relationship, His wisdom and guidance shape your decisions, strengthen your bond, and infuse your marriage with purpose and meaning.

• Start each day with prayer together as a couple.
• Attend church and engage in spiritual activities together.
• Seek guidance from teachings on marriage and relationships.

Strengthen Communication and Transparency: Healthy communication and transparency are essential pillars of a thriving marriage, fostering trust, understanding, and emotional intimacy between partners. By openly sharing thoughts, feelings, and concerns, couples build deeper connections and navigate challenges with empathy and respect, laying the groundwork for lasting harmony and mutual support.

• Practice active listening and empathy towards your spouse. 
• Schedule regular times for open and honest communication. 
• Be transparent with each other about your thoughts, feelings, and concerns.

Amplify Unconditional Love and Forgiveness: Cultivating unconditional love and forgiveness in your marriage creates a safe and nurturing environment where grace and compassion abound. By embodying Christ-like forgiveness and embracing unconditional love, couples can overcome conflicts, heal wounds, and strengthen their bond, fostering a relationship grounded in grace and mutual acceptance.

• Embrace the Biblical concept of agape love in your marriage. 
• Practice forgiveness as Christ forgave us.
• Let go of grudges and past mistakes and shift focus toward reconciliation and growth.

Serve and Support Each Other: The importance of serving and supporting your spouse lies in embodying the selfless love modeled by Christ, fostering mutual respect and appreciation within the marriage. By prioritizing your partner's needs above your own and offering unwavering support through life's challenges, you not only strengthen your bond but also create a foundation of trust and unity that sustains the relationship through every season.

• Look for opportunities to serve your spouse selflessly. 
• Encourage and uplift each other in times of need. 
• Work together as a team to overcome challenges and achieve common goals.

Prioritize Quality Time Together: Prioritizing quality time as a couple strengthens the bond between partners and enhances intimacy in the marriage. By setting aside dedicated moments for meaningful connection and shared experiences, couples deepen their understanding of each other, create cherished memories, and nurture a relationship that thrives on mutual love and companionship.

• Schedule regular date nights and meaningful activities as a couple.  
• Disconnect from distractions and focus on each other during quality time. 
• Make time for shared interests and hobbies that strengthen your bond.

Establish Boundaries and Commitments: Establishing boundaries and keeping commitments in your marriage is crucial for fostering trust, security, and respect between partners. By clearly defining expectations and honoring promises, couples create a framework for healthy communication, mutual respect, and emotional safety, sustaining a strong and resilient relationship built on trust and accountability.

• Set healthy boundaries to protect your marriage from external influences. 
• Agree on mutual commitments and priorities within your relationship.
• Honor your vows and remain faithful to each other in all circumstances.

Seek Guidance and Support: Sometimes seeking guidance and support for your marriage is vital for navigating challenges and nurturing growth as a couple. Whether through counseling, mentorship, or spiritual guidance, reaching out for help demonstrates humility and a commitment to the health and longevity of your relationship, allowing you to draw wisdom and encouragement from trusted sources as you journey together.

• Surround yourselves with a supportive community of fellow believers.
• Seek counseling or mentorship from trusted Christian leaders or couples.
• Be open to seeking professional help when needed to address marital issues.

Love Always Protects, Always Trusts, Always Hopes, Always Perseveres

Building a strong and lasting marriage requires intentional effort, dedication, and reliance on God's guidance. By prioritizing God at the center of the relationship, fostering healthy communication, cultivating unconditional love and forgiveness, serving and supporting each other, establishing boundaries and commitments, seeking guidance and support, and prioritizing quality time together, couples can lay a solid foundation for a marriage that continually grows in love, faith, and unity. 

-Torrance Church of Christ

The Day-to-Day Blessing of Resurrection

During the Easter season, the power of resurrection takes center stage, reminding us of the miraculous phenomenon that occurred over two millennia ago. Yet, Christ’s resurrection isn’t a one-time event; it’s a continual source of spiritual vitality and renewal that extends beyond Easter Sunday. We invite you to continue reading as we comb through the beauty and weight this remarkable force has in everyday life. 

Day-to-Day Operation 

When Jesus emerged from the tomb on that glorious morning, He shattered the chains of sin and death, ushering in a new era of hope and redemption for all who believe. The power of resurrection transcends physical revival; it is a living reality that pulsates throughout the depths of our souls, infusing our lives with newfound hope, purpose, resilience, and restoration. 

Scriptural Foundation of Daily Resurrection 

The following Biblical examples offer a glimpse of the manifold ways in which resurrection operates within the ebb and flow of everyday life, catalyzing spiritual growth and renewal of faith, perseverance, and hope. 

Prevailing Over Setbacks
The stories below model resurrections’ vocation to encourage resolute solace and confidence in knowing that setbacks are not final, but opportunities that awaken and evoke strength and growth. 

Jonah: Jonah found himself swallowed by a great fish after attempting to flee from his divine calling. In the bowels of the fish's belly, Jonah underwent a revolutionary process of self-reflection and repentance. Jonah’s rebirth from disobedience to redemption exemplifies how the power of resurrection boosts an individual's ability to overcome challenges, confronting them head-on, and emerging reinvigorated. 
Joseph: Sold into slavery by his jealous brothers, Joseph endured years of hardship and betrayal. Yet, through his unwavering faith and resilience, Joseph rose from the depths of servitude to become a trusted advisor to Pharaoh, ultimately saving his family from famine and solidifying his place in history. Joseph’s rise from despair to authority is a reminder that with the support of resurrection, setbacks need not define us but can instead serve as opportunities for growth and eventual triumph.

Potent Oomph and Fortitude 
Hereinbelow are Biblical portrayals that express resurrections function to illuminate the path through life’s encroaching darkness with rays of hope, promise, and healing. 

Job: Job's life traversed the spectrum of human experience, from the pinnacle of prosperity to the raw agony of human despair. Despite being stripped of his wealth, afflicted with debilitating illness, and mourning the loss of his loved ones, throughout his anguish, Job clung to his faith, fervently seeking vindication and answers from God. In the culmination of his trial, Job experienced resurrection and restoration, where his losses were replaced with abundance, and his suffering was remedied with an intimate understanding of divine providence. 
Christ’s Ministry: The Gospels vividly depict the healing ministry of Jesus Christ, whose compassionate touch brings solace and restoration to the afflicted. Countless accounts bear witness to the miraculous transformations wrought by Christ's healing grace, as the blind receive sight, the lame walk, and the demon-possessed find liberation. These recollections depict the all-encompassing assurance and hope resurrection offers to all ensnared by the shackles of reproach and condemnation. 
Lazarus: Entombed in the grip of death, Christ called forth Lazarus from the darkness of death into the radiant light of resurrection, foreshadowing His unsurpassed gift that defies the finality of the grave;  heralding a foretaste of the glory to come.

Ongoing Rejuvenation and Improvement
As outlined below, as old ways are cast aside, and new life springs forth, resurrection holds the potential for us to transcend everyday mistakes and failings, keeping onward toward the path of purpose and service. 

Saul/Paul: From persecutor to proclaimer, during his encounter with the risen Christ, Saul experienced spiritual resurrection. Compelled to confront the error of his ways, his heart is regenerated, his eyes are opened to the truth, and his life is redirected toward a new purpose as he embraces a new identity as a disciple of Jesus Christ. 
Peter: Despite his bold professions of loyalty, Peter succumbs to fear and denies Jesus three times in the hours leading up to the crucifixion. However, in the wake of Christ's resurrection, Peter encounters the risen Lord on the shores of the Sea of Galilee, where he is not only forgiven but also commissioned to shepherd Christ's flock. Through this encounter, Peter experiences a profound spiritual resurrection, as his faith is renewed, his commitment is deepened, and his identity is transformed from a faltering disciple to a bold apostle. Peter’s story reveals that even in our moments of weakness, forgiveness, and restoration are secure through resurrection. 

The Prodigal Son: In this timeless parable, living recklessly, a wayward son squandered his inheritance. Estranged from his family and faith, he descends into destitution. But, in a moment of realization and humility, he returns to his father's house, seeking forgiveness and reconciliation. Upon his return, he is met with the warm embrace of his father's love and forgiveness. The wayward son's migration from rebellion to repentance, exile to restoration, is a testimony of resurrections' power to breathe new life into fractured relationships in this life while also affirming that no matter how far we may stray, our sins are forgivable, and God is always ready to welcome us home.

Each narrative solicits you to abandon the confines of mortal frailty every day, offering a glimpse into the supreme proficiency of resurrection, where old lives are crucified with Christ, and new lives are raised to walk in the fullness of grace and truth. 

He is Risen

God's love is always at work, ready to resurrect our hearts and souls from the depths of despair to the heights of divine communion.

This Easter, as we welcome Christ to reignite our faith, let us be empowered to live every day as His witnesses, walking boldly in the assurance of His wonderful gift to us, arising above our circumstances and living victoriously in Him.

- Torrance Church of Christ