I love to win, and so do you. Card games, board games, sports, and competitions each bring out the best and worst in people. I even feel my blood pressure go up when the team I cheer for wins or loses, and I’m not even on the field or court. We all love to win […]
Encountering Change
How has your life changed after encountering Christ and the power of the Gospel? You cannot go “unchanged” after seeing Jesus. You will repent or reject. This past week we studied Galatians 1:13-24 and looked at the dramatic conversion of Paul. His life, and even his name, changed forever. In fact, the fruit produced as […]
Focused Training
I have not yet seen a Rocky movie that I didn’t like. Perhaps it is the boxing, the music, or the characters in the story, but I’ve thoroughly enjoyed them all. Most people debate their favorite, and I would admit that Rocky IV is my personal favorite. I think it is the snow training and […]
Baggage
Recently, I was running late to catch a flight. I could have blamed the rain that slowed down my drive to the airport, the lack of urgency in the TSA agents, the construction on the moving sidewalks, the disruption in train service, or my boots that made it harder to run. No matter the cause, […]
The Day After
What did you get for Christmas? Most of you spent time yesterday unwrapping packages or tearing into surprises. The piles of gift wrap have been discarded, and some of you may already be disassembling all the decorations. While you exhale from the events that have left you exhausted, let’s inhale the purpose of this holiday. […]
Hope in Our Suffering
The week leading up to Christmas day is usually filled with great anticipation, excitement, and curious wonderings about what is wrapped under the tree. Is that the new action figure I asked for? I wonder what I’ll get from mom and dad and, of course, the grandparents? Well, that is probably how you feel if […]
Emilie Proctor’s Report from Utah Mission Trip with Impact 360
I am thrilled to share with you an opportunity for one of our church members. Emilie Proctor is a student at the Impact 360 Leadership Program. Emilie came to me and expressed her desire and passion for missions and leadership development. She told me she plans to use her gap year to explore this opportunity […]
Christmas, An Origin Story
One of my favorite comic character origin stories is Bruce Wayne as Batman. The backstory of his childhood and the tragedy he experienced was what forged his character. The origin of the caped crusader involves more than just his own experience. It is a collection of people and events that shape the story. Without these […]
Church Conference | December 2022
Our end of year church conference is Wednesday, December 14 at 6:00 pm in the Worship Center. We will review the reports of the various ministries and will have several items of business.
God’s Indwelling Presence
We have ended our time in Exodus, and it is honestly bittersweet. I have enjoyed all that we have learned. Finally, we have reached the climax of this story in Exodus. The cloud, which represents God’s presence and glory, fills the Tabernacle, and the Lord has accomplished his task, that He may dwell with His […]