Hello Church! I had the privilege to be in Kenya for a couple of weeks in July as I continued to discover new ways for our church to be mobilized for the sake of the Gospel. Over the past two years, we have partnered with Carlos Coleman Ministries, the lead pastor at New Birth Outreach […]
The Value of Homework?
Homework! Homework! Give me a break! Do you see the value in homework? Do you think it should be graded for the accuracy or for completion? For that matter, do you think that grades in school are even needed? There are varying opinions on how these questions should be answered. Ultimately your response should be […]
Fit for a Queen!
The year is 1985, and the small, newly independent nation of Belize receives a startling message–Queen Elizabeth II is coming to visit! The entire country scurries to make preparations to show off the best of what Belize has to offer and to leave the Queen with a memorable first impression. This would be her first […]
Keep Moving Forward
We have baptized many new believers over several different Sundays in recent weeks. It has been amazing to see God work, lives forever changed, and parents engaged in disciplining their children. We have so much to be thankful for as God is faithful to redeem people and change lives, as only He can do. In […]
Distractions
Ping! Ping! Ping! Every time my phone pings with a notification I spring into action. The haptic vibration on my watch or the “ding” of my phone sends a rush of endorphins into my brain that leads me to respond to the distraction similar to Pavlov’s dog. Am I the only one? If you happen […]
School Prayer Walks
August 1st – 5th As our students and families return to school, we want to take an opportunity to pray for the students, teachers, administrators, and families. Will you join us for a prayer walk this week at one of the locations? Monday – 7:30 a.m. – North Columbus Elementary Tuesday – 7:00 p.m. – […]
The Songs We Connect With
As a worship pastor for years, I have heard every complaint. I once was berated loudly in the foyer of a church because I failed to instruct the church to stand up when singing Amazing Grace. This person felt strongly that it was sinful to sing this song seated. I didn’t exactly respond well to […]
What Does It Mean to Be Tested By God?
If you are a follower of Jesus, you have likely found yourself in the middle of a test. You may be in the middle of one right now. What does it mean to be tested by God? If God is a loving God, why would he put me through a Test? The Purpose of A […]
Family Worship Stories
On my bookshelf as a child stood a collection of “Bible story” books. Regularly our dad would open a volume from this collection and read stories of Daniel in the Lion’s Den, Noah in the Ark, and more. The colorful photos are still etched in my memory, but more importantly, are the recall moments of […]
Foreshadowing a Promise
Whether you are a reader or a movie critic, you have likely discovered the impact of foreshadowing in storytelling. From Shakespeare to Monty Python, foreshadowing is an intentional clue for what is coming. This is appreciated to build suspense and connect clues given by a writer to drive a point home. While expected in literature […]