A few months back, I was clearing a small area of land in my backyard, with the hope of planting some wildflowers and clover for my bees. The things we do for honey! Anyway, when I began to move the dirt, I found an old and rusted horseshoe. Fascinated at my discovery, my mind began […]
For the Sake of Christ
Values should drive our actions. Because of my walk with Christ, I have always prioritized gathering for worship with fellow believers. While in college, I actually was fired for a job because I refused to work on Sunday. I was not willing to compromise this value because it was rooted in my faith, and if […]
Our Covid Response
We want to make coming to church as safe as we can during this Covid-19 crisis. These are just some of the ways that we have responded to this pandemic: Masks are recommended and available in the Welcome Center Hand sanitizer available Encouraging a 6 ft social distance Greet with a wave instead of a […]
Citizenship | Election 2020
God has planted each us where we are in our country and in this city for a reason. While our ultimate citizenship is in heaven, we are commanded to be good stewards of where He has planted us. This November we will be given the opportunity to be a voice of hope and a light […]
Shore of Peace
Whitewater rafting or kayaking is a high adventure sport that races adrenaline in our veins. I spent many weekends in my younger years on the rivers of North Carolina. After navigating the rapids, my friend and I would stand on the bank and toss a rescue rope for hours to help those who went for […]
More of Him and Less of Me
I am typically an early adopter of new tech, and have used wearable technology for several years. One advantage of these devices is the frequent monitoring of vital signs, like heart rate. The ability to track target heart rates during a workout, or monitor stress by assessing your resting heart rate, these tools can be […]
A Single Act of Mercy
In 1862, Victor Hugo authored the novel Les Miserables, which has now been made famous in theater and motion pictures. I must confess this is one of my favorite musicals on screen and stage. The depth of the story is captivating, challenging, and heartbreaking. A pivotal moment in the story is when the main character, […]
Cravings
I am a coffee snob. I admit it! I must also confess I’m even a little proud of it. I’ve been spoiled with the depth and fullness of coffee that is well roasted and prepared, and find great satisfaction every day. The thing is, no matter how good a cup I experience today, I find […]
What’s Your Motto?
“To infinity and beyond!” This motto was made famous but the fictitious character “Buzz Lightyear” from Disney’s “Toy Story” franchise. His overconfident ideas often did not live up to his triumphant motto. What about you? Do you have a motto or mantra for your life? Arguably there is value to having a motto to your […]
Culture Shift
Sometimes I check in at a restaurant and give the hostess a random last name, and then tell my family today we are going to be the “___________” family. They think I’ve lost my mind, but we all need to relax and find simple ways to have fun. Well, wait a minute, most of us […]