Welcome

Do you need more peace in your life? Is your sense of calm being eroded by what is happening in the world or by how you respond to it? I believe that cultivating inner peace requires protecting our minds and intentionally directing our thoughts toward good and truthful things.

Both psychology and Scripture recognize that what we focus on strongly influences our inner peace. Research in Cognitive Psychology shows that our thoughts shape our emotions and behavior. Negative or distorted thinking patterns, sometimes called “stinking thinking,” (a phrase associated with Albert Ellis and his work in Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy), can increase stress, anxiety, and emotional distress. By learning to redirect our thoughts toward balanced, constructive ideas, we can improve our emotional state.

With a healthier emotional state, we are better positioned to make wise decisions, act intentionally, and engage more effectively with others. Focusing our minds on what is true,

virtuous, and wholesome allows us to experience greater inner peace and well-being. 

Power House, let’s elevate our minds!

Yours in Christ, 

Dr. Odell Riley, DMin

Senior Pastor