Thirty Sayings of the Wise, from the message series, "Wisdom for your Walk," 31 Days in Proverbs.Dear Church Family and Friends,  How many important instructions can you quote that your parents or some significant influencer in your life passed on to you? What would be the most common sayings that were held out to you as reference points for a successful life? God has preserved 30 sayings of the w...  Read More

Wisdom's Advice, Part 2 of Wisdom for your walk 31 Days in ProverbsDear Church Family and Friends,  There are few things that matter more to people in this life than our relationships, our finances, and our career. So much of Western civilization's identity is rooted in these three faulty foundations. In the wisdom that God gave Solomon we find that while relationships, money and work are importan...  Read More

Wisdom's Advice, part 1.  This is the 2nd message in the "Wisdom for your Walk" series.Dear Church Family and Friends,  The highest keynote speakers this year will make several hundred thousand dollars per speech. Most will only offer earthly wisdom rather than the wisdom that is from above (James 3:13-18). This Sunday, we get to hear timeless wisdom inspired by God, and written by the wisest pers...  Read More

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