The Appeal of Wisdom, part 1 in the new message series, "Wisdom for your Walk," 31 Days in Proverbs.Dear Church Family and Friends,  There are many influencers, but how do you discern who you should listen to and who you should avoid? Some voices in our popular culture are true, healthy and beneficial to follow; and many others are false, unhealthy and are detrimental to you and your relationships...  Read More

Cause, final message in the "For the Mountain" mini-message series.Dear Church Family and Friends,  What really matters in this life? Is there an ultimate "cause" that we are all to give ourselves to until the end of this age? Jesus commissioned his followers to be his witnesses and to make disciples of others until he returns. It is the one thing that really matters. It is based on what God is do...  Read More

Community, part 2 in the fall "For the Mountain" mini-series.Dear Church Family and Friends,  What are those qualities that we are committed to preserving or developing in our lives? What do you most want to see increasingly expressed in and through your life as the years go by? Jesus said that the second greatest commandment is to love our neighbor. When we love God, God produces in us a love for...  Read More

Christ, part 1 in the "For the Mountain" message mini-series. Dear Church Family and Friends,  In nearly every area of life it is easy to miss the main thing! What is most important in life? Who should be the most important person in your life?  Jesus Christ is the One who restores us to God and gives us eternal life. He is the main thing! Our future is secured by faith in Jesus, the light of the ...  Read More

Enough Dear Church Family and Friends,  Imagine for a minute that you are about to inherit $10 million dollars. Where does your mind go? What would you plan to do or buy that isn't in your present budget? How would your lifestyle change and why? Fallen humanity's tendency is to let our standard of living rise to the top or even beyond the top of our means. In our fallen selves we feel entitled to ...  Read More

Leaving a Legacy,  Life Transitions, part 5Dear Church Family and Friends,  Have you ever wondered what your legacy will be when you’re gone? If you’re under fifty, chances are probably not. But why not? You will leave an impression on the lives of the people you leave behind, no matter the reason for your leaving. Concern for legacy shouldn’t be something reserved for the elderly. This Sunday may...  Read More

Cross Generational Stretching, Life Transitions Message Series, part 4Dear Church Family and Friends,  In our culture, becoming a senior adult is marketed as the opportunity to do what you've always wanted to do, free from regular adult responsibility. We should travel, drink a lot of wine, golf, buy a boat, start a band, or gamble at the casino. What is held up to those entering the senior years ...  Read More

Launching, Life Transitions Message Series, part 3Dear Church Family and Friends,  There comes a point when we must release our children into their course in life. Just as we had to "adult", they also need to be released to assume life's responsibilities, engage with life's relationships, and resourcefully navigate their own challenges and opportunities. Jesus sends us into the world equipped with...  Read More

Parenting, (part 2 of the new series "Life Transitions".)Dear Church Family and Friends,  Every transition in life has its challenges and blessings. A part of how God parents us and grows us up is leading us toward responsibilities that are bigger than we feel capable of and blessings that can only be experienced by taking on the challenge. Parenting is certainly one of life's biggest challenges a...  Read More

Adulting, (part 1 of the new message series called, "Life Transitions".) Dear Church Family and Friends,  God wants young adults in Christ to step up courageously to the challenges of adult life. There have been and are many things that can intimidate the next generation of adults. God does not want emerging young adults to be anxious and give in to fear. We all have a role to play in encouraging ...  Read More

Keeping God in the Center of Every Circumstance Dear Church Family and Friends,  A generation ago, a well-known Christ follower encouraged those who believe to “practice the presence of God.” By that he meant living with a conscious, ongoing awareness that God is present and with you no matter what. Those who are in Christ will never be separated from God. Christ lives in us and will be with us no...  Read More

How to Stay Encouraged.  Part 3 in the series called, "Faith in a Fallen World."Dear Church Family and Friends,  Think about the people who seem to stay encouraged no matter what they go through in and around their lives. How do they stay in such a positive posture even when negative things are going on?  Christ has taught and demonstrated for us how to stay encouraged under pressure. When the cir...  Read More