A Taste of Heaven on Earth

Aloha! Imagine walking into a place where people love unconditionally, serve without hesitation, and stand in unwavering unity. A place where humility replaces arrogance, patience replaces irritability, and peace silences conflict. That is the Church—not just a building, but a living, breathing representation of heaven.

The world thrives on division and self-interest, but God invites us to something greater: one body, one Spirit, one hope, one faith, one baptism, and one Lord. We were not meant to face life alone. In the Church, we laugh together, cry together, worship together, and grow together—a family united by something greater than blood: Christ’s love. I often thought to myself, “I’d be better off alone,” but that’s what Satan said before he fell from Heaven, and what Adam and Eve said before the fall. Being a “lone-ranger” Christian is never a good thing; God always uses individuals who work together for a common goal to accomplish his will on earth. In essence, without the church, we tend to be weaker, isolated, and less effective. “A cord of three strands is not easily broken” . Most of us want to do great things for God in this world, but we are unwilling to take the first step of loving and living life with our neighbor. Come on!

Unity Is Our Culture

The Miami Heat is known for its culture of excellence and unity. This culture of unity does not occur by chance. It takes daily difficult decisions requiring humility, patience, and a love that bears ALL THINGS. We say we want it until it is time to put it into practice, at which point it becomes difficult! Furthermore, Jesus did not simply save us as individuals; He saved us as a community. When we fight for each other rather than against one another, we show the world what heaven is like.

This is more than just a community; it’s a celebration of God’s reign on earth. The Church is a slice of paradise, where heaven meets earth. Please enjoy your stay!

Pastor Chance