by Pastor Joseph Cortes “Who are kept by the power of God through faith unto salvation ready to be revealed in the last time.” — 1 Peter 1:5 (KJV) There is a quiet, unshakable comfort in knowing that my salvation does not rest in my hands, but in God’s. I am reminded that from the very beginning of my journey with Him to its final fulfillment, it has always been His work—not mine. I did not save myself, and I do not sustain myself. The same power that called me is the power that keeps me. When I feel weak, inconsistent, or overwhelmed, this truth steadies my heart: I am “kept by the power of God through faith.” He is the One holding me, guarding me, preserving me. If it were left to me, I would fall a thousand times—but He never falters. His strength is not affected by my weakness, and His grip does not loosen when I struggle. This shifts everything in how I see repentance and faith. Repentance is no longer striving to prove my devotion or maintain control—it is the surrender of that illusion. It is the turning away from trusting in my ability to hold on, and the resting in the truth that God is faithfully holding me. My confidence is anchored not in my performance, but in His promise. He has said He will never leave me, never forsake me, and He does not speak empty words. Because of this, I can live differently. I don’t have to walk in fear of losing what God Himself has secured. I can walk in peace, knowing I am safe in His care. I can experience joy, not because I am strong, but because He is. And I can move forward with boldness, trusting that the One who began this work in me will carry it all the way to completion. My salvation is secure—not because I hold tightly to Him, but because He holds me, and His power never fails. Want more Pastor Joe? Visit www.TeachingFaith.com

God Damn the Devil & Coffee w/BigA - (and God Damn Islam too!) Tuesday April 14, 2026 Topics: Opening comments The Last Days Dynamic Duo - Trump & Bibi www.TrumpAndBibi.com Let's Get Discipling!

President Donald Trump criticized Pope Leo XIV, labeling him as "WEAK on Crime, and terrible for Foreign Policy. https://jesusmaga.com/trump-slams-pope-leo-xiv-for-being-weak-on-crime/

by Pastor Joseph Cortes There are moments when the Lord slows us down—sometimes even lays us flat on our backs—just to quiet the noise so we can hear again what has always been true. As I listened once more to the songs from RUWA Music volume 13, the words settled deep into my spirit: no chains remain, no debts to pay… who can condemn? And something within me stirred, because that is not just a lyric I wrote—it is the finished reality of what Christ has done. We live because it is done. Not partially done, not waiting on our effort, but completely finished. And when you begin to reflect on that truth, it takes you right into the heart of what Paul spoke about in 2 Corinthians chapter 12—this tension between overwhelming revelation and overwhelming opposition. Paul had seen things—heard things—that could not even be spoken. A glimpse into paradise, into the very presence of God, something so sacred it could not be translated into human language. Yet with that revelation came a weight, a “thorn,” not of physical weakness as many have thought, but a piercing, relentless opposition—an agent sent to buffet him, to resist the very message he carried. And what was that message? Grace. Pure grace. Not grace mixed with law, not grace with conditions attached, but grace that stands alone—complete, sufficient, and final. That is what stirred such resistance then, and it is still what stirs resistance now. Because the truth is, the moment you add even the smallest fragment of law back into grace, you diminish the finished work of Christ. You imply that what He did was not enough. And yet, from the cross, the declaration was clear—it is finished. There are no remaining debts, no chains left to break, no condemnation left to fear. Grace is not a starting point that needs our help to be completed; it is the full and final provision of God. And still, across this world, many will hear grace preached with a hesitation—a “but” attached to it—as though the cross requires an addendum. But true grace stands without qualification.

4/10/2026 by FCBH Staff “Who are kept by the power of God through faith unto salvation ready to be revealed in the last time.” — 1 Peter 1:5 (KJV) There is a quiet, unshakable comfort in knowing that my salvation does not rest in my hands, but in God’s. I am reminded that from the very beginning of my journey with Him to its final fulfillment, it has always been His work—not mine. I did not save myself, and I do not sustain myself. The same power that called me is the power that keeps me. When I feel weak, inconsistent, or overwhelmed, this truth steadies my heart: I am “kept by the power of God through faith.” He is the One holding me, guarding me, preserving me. If it were left to me, I would fall a thousand times—but He never falters. His strength is not affected by my weakness, and His grip does not loosen when I struggle. This shifts everything in how I see repentance and faith. Repentance is no longer striving to prove my devotion or maintain control—it is the surrender of that illusion. It is the turning away from trusting in my ability to hold on, and the resting in the truth that God is faithfully holding me. My confidence is anchored not in my performance, but in His promise. He has said He will never leave me, never forsake me, and He does not speak empty words. Because of this, I can live differently. I don’t have to walk in fear of losing what God Himself has secured. I can walk in peace, knowing I am safe in His care. I can experience joy, not because I am strong, but because He is. And I can move forward with boldness, trusting that the One who began this work in me will carry it all the way to completion. My salvation is secure—not because I hold tightly to Him, but because He holds me, and His power never fails. Want more Pastor Joe? Visit www.TeachingFaith.com