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

So That All May Know Dear Church Family and Friends,  There are few who really understand what God is doing in our days. There are few who grasp his passion for people to know and be at peace with Him. His longing for relationship restored with the people created in his image is astounding! His works are awe inspiring when one can hear and see them unfold completely consistent with His words.  God...  Read More

So That All May Know Dear Church Family and Friends,  There are few who really understand what God is doing in our days. There are few who grasp his passion for people to know and be at peace with Him. His longing for relationship restored with the people created in his image is astounding! His works are awe inspiring when one can hear and see them unfold completely consistent with His words.  God...  Read More

Restoration by God Dear Church Family and Friends,  Perspective, it is a precious possession. Understanding is a gift! Wisdom is more valuable than riches. Throughout the ages of humanity God has given the opportunity for people to have His perspective. Addiction is blind to it. Rebellion rejects it. Faulty alliances and false gods reinforce a lie and keep us from seeing the LORD as God, our redee...  Read More

Idols & Israel’s Savior Dear Church Family and Friends,  Idols aren’t just statues or carved images; they are anything that takes priority over God or controls our hearts and minds. Idols can take many forms in the 21st century and provide comfort and reassurance– until life happens. How big is your God? How valuable are your idols when your marriage is falling apart, your son is diagnosed with an...  Read More

Comfort and Hope of Restoration Dear Church Family and Friends,  This Sunday we’re going to start back on our journey through the book of Isaiah, our text is Isaiah 40. Isaiah has spent 39 chapters describing almost exclusively what was wrong and the consequences of those wrongs. Now in chapter 40, He opens with this statement, Isaiah 40:1 “Comfort, comfort my people,” says your God. We all have a...  Read More