Pursuing UnityDear Church Family and Friends,  How does the world around us pursue unity? Could the conflict in our culture today be a symptom of different worldviews, beliefs and values competing for center stage in peoples' lives? What is the basis of a true unity and peace in the world? Jesus came to bring us back to God and unify us in Himself.  There is really no other way to have a lasting u...  Read More

God's Plan For Growing KidsDear Church Family and Friends,  Have you ever wondered what God is trying to do in the life of your kids? Is there a clear "blueprint" to work towards with your children that will help them to grow in a healthy way from God's perspective?"Jesus grew in wisdom and stature, and in favor with God and people."  (Luke 2:52)  Jesus' growth as a young person shows us a healthy...  Read More

The Best Relationships-SELF-CONTROLDear Church Family and Friends,  Have you known anyone who lacked self-control - who didn't have boundaries or social awareness or discipline in their approach to life? What were their life habits and relationships like? Was the fruit good or not? Describe your experience.  The Spirit of Jesus produces self-control in those who yield to and follow Him. The God-gi...  Read More

The Best Relationships-GENTLENESSDear Church Family and Friends,  Have you ever been in a situation where someone could have been very forceful with you but chose to be gentle? How did that feel? How about the opposite? How does it feel when someone chooses to throw their weight around in relationships? Experiencing someone's forcefulness when it isn't appropriate or needed can be traumatic! Gentl...  Read More

The Best Relationships-FAITHFULNESSDear Church Family and Friends,  What comes to mind when you think of someone being a faithful person? How would you describe the specific ways that they demonstrate faithfulness?  God is absolutely faithful in all He does and He calls us in Christ to be faithful to Him and to everyone else. God inwardly motivates us to become faithful people. The Holy Spirit see...  Read More

The Best Relationships-GOODNESSDear Church Family and Friends,  God’s goodness is like a never-ending water fall of righteousness. Waterfalls are the means through which millions of gallons of water can flow through in a year. The church is one of the means through which God’s goodness should flow. Come worship with us this Sunday and discover how God’s goodness in you can dramatically improve all...  Read More

The Best Relationships-KINDNESSDear Church Family and Friends,  Have you ever had the chance to throw a rock in calm water? The ripple effects radiate outwards. Friends, your family, community, and relationships need a ripple effect produced by the Holy Spirit, that will radiate outwards.  Join us this Sunday as we continue the series on Best Relationships and discover the transformative power of ...  Read More

The Best Relationships-PATIENCEDear Church Family and Friends,  What do you feel when these kinds of things happen to you: You asked your kids to pick up their toys 20 minutes ago and they are still everywhere? Your spouse said they would be home at 6 p.m. It is now 6:45 p.m. You hurry to pick up something at the store and you run into four friends and neighbors that all have something to ask you ...  Read More

The Best Relationships-PEACEDear Church Family and Friends,  I had a grandfather who was one of the most peaceful people I have ever known. His journey through life was not without conflict and pressures and reasons to worry. But by the time I really knew him, his faith in the Lord Jesus had produced in him a quiet confidence in spite of circumstances.  This God-given peace had a positive effect o...  Read More

The Best Relationships-JOYDear Church Family and Friends,  This week we will continue the series titled: “The Best Relationships.” It is focused on the “Fruit of the Spirit” as described in Galatians 5:22-23. When most of the world thinks of joy they make it synonymous with happiness, but the difference between joy and happiness is substantial. There is a big difference between joy and happiness. ...  Read More

The Best Relationships-LOVE Dear Church Family and Friends,  This week we will begin a new series titled: “The Best Relationships.” It is focused on the “Fruit of the Spirit” as described in Galatians 5:22-23. Throughout the book of Galatians, the author Paul emphasizes what it means to be a follower of Jesus, saved by grace, not works, and what it means to live in freedom.However, the “Fruit of t...  Read More

For the Mountain: CauseDear Church Family and Friends,  Have you ever been in an organization of people where you had a clear sense of its purpose? Or, on the other hand, have you been a part of something that seemed to lack any clear reason for being and the things you were doing as a part of it?There is an ultimately valuable purpose to being restored to God in Jesus Christ. It is the noblest of...  Read More