NEXT, an unfinished journey, part 3Dear Church Family and Friends,  How often are your motives affected by what others think about you? So much of our living takes place in a world where what is on the outside is held up as mattering most. However, our greatest, most generous actions from the heart happen when we are most concerned with what God thinks. When we are confident in Christ, we are free...  Read More

NEXT, an unfinished journey, part 2 Dear Church Family and Friends,  What are some decisions you have had to make that affected not only your life, but the life of others around you? How did you make those decisions? Why was it important to consider the impact your decision making would have on others? Jesus unselfishly pursued what was in our best interest. He humbled himself and gave himself as ...  Read More

NEXT, a continuous journey Dear Church Family and Friends,  As seasons change, we face new challenges and opportunities and have fresh hopes and desires. Coming into spring gives us a fresh awareness of our opportunity to plant and cultivate the growth around our homes and properties, to do house projects, and to address the seasonal needs of family and demands of work. On our spiritual journey wi...  Read More

An invitation from Jesus Dear Church Family and Friends,  Jesus masterfully invited people into a relationship through personal, dignifying, and transformative means. This Mother’s Day, we will be invited to go a little deeper with Jesus, whether we are busy and distracted like Martha (Luke 10), simply known for having a sinful life (Luke 7), or fully engaged in the mission, like the women found i...  Read More

Restoration Realized Dear Church Family and Friends,   It is so easy to have our hearts weighed down by what we deal with in this life day after day. There is so much going on in and around our lives that is distressing and distracting that we lose sight of what we are ultimately heading toward. Dealing with our sin issues that keep God at a distance is necessary to experience the hope the LORD lo...  Read More

Invitation to Restoration Dear Church Family and Friends,  It is sometimes difficult to feel wanted. That is especially true if at some point you were rejected or turned away from. To hear a sincere invitation to be included, that you are wanted in the circle, can be hard to believe. After turning away from His people for a brief time because of their persistent rebellion, God reaffirmed His good ...  Read More

A New Day! Dear Church Family and Friends,  Imagine how it feels when you have labored at something for a long time and your desire is finally fulfilled! All the planning, preparations, implementation, blood, sweat, and tears culminates in a wonderful new reality.  You wake up the morning after and it is a new day!  God has prepared a New Day for those who turn and trust in Jesus Christ! Every goo...  Read More

The Good News! Dear Church Family and Friends,  What a relief to hear some good news!  Maybe it is the report of someone sharing that their health issue has been resolved. Maybe it is the report of a child that was lost being found. Or, it might even be news that two groups of people at war with each other having come to terms of peace! In any case good news is welcome and can bring relief, comfor...  Read More

Preparing for a New Day- Are You Content with The Servant of the Lord? Dear Church Family and Friends,  As we further our study through the Book of Isaiah, we watch the nation of Judah slowly, but surely, walking away from God. They idolized their “stuff”, the wealth of their country, and the security it provided them. They continued to go to the temple, but their worship was lost. In the middle o...  Read More

Don't Be Stubborn Dear Church Family and Friends,  There is a stubborn streak in all of us. Think about the times you wouldn't listen to someone who was seeking to be a positive influence in your life and you overtly or secretly valued foolish counsel and living instead. How did that work out for you?  God reveals things to his people in advance in order to soften our stubborn hearts. He longs for...  Read More

Nothing Compares Dear Church Family and Friends,  People wear themselves out in devotion to what they believe will bring them life. Think of the college student that really believes it's "life-giving" to stay up all night at a party right before an exam or major project is due. Think of the person who cheats on their spouse, not thinking of their years together and the kids and grandkids that will...  Read More

 Nothing Compares Dear Church Family and Friends,  People wear themselves out in devotion to what they believe will bring them life. Think of the college student that really believes it's "life-giving" to stay up all night at a party right before an exam or major project is due. Think of the person who cheats on their spouse, not thinking of their years together and the kids and grandkids that wil...  Read More