Putting Jesus in His Place Have you heard the story about the young father reading the morning news while his little daughter played on the floor next to him? It made for some nice father-daughter time, but there was one problem: The little girl’s cheerful banter and freque... Read more
Light Into Darkness We are living through some tough times in our country. People are polarized on many political issues, religion included. This polarization causes tempers to flare and discussions to heat up. Having personal opinions isn’t wrong, but how we treat o... Read more
Home for Christmas I’ve always looked forward to Christmas. My earliest memories of the holiday are filled with hope and joy. Read more
The Best Gift An old proverb says, “If you chase two rabbits, you will not catch either one.” There’s wisdom in these few words. The idea is to focus on just one thing. If we keep our eyes on what is most important and pursue it with all our heart, we will have... Read more
Relationships Beyond Mere Words I’ve seen it on social media and heard it via concerned phone calls — a growing urgency among those seeking a church that makes a tangible difference in this increasingly polarized culture. This urgency is not only shared by many of our members, b... Read more
The School of Christ Spiritual checklists have gotten a bad reputation — and for good reason. Our standing with God is established, not by our performance, but by Jesus’ sacrifice on the cross and His ministry in our hearts through the Holy Spirit. But let me share wh... Read more
Love Matters, Part 1 We have quoted a most startling passage of Scripture so often it sometimes ceases to amaze us. Read more
A Choice to Believe It’s a common refrain in movie scripts: “I’ll come back for you,” says the hero. “I promise.” And in those scripts, the hero always keeps his promises. Read more
Embracing Our Savior's Vision As we move forward together in this new year, I am hopeful. My hope is found in God the Father, Jesus Christ the Son and the Holy Spirit. And with Jesus at the head of our beloved church, I’m confident He will guide us through whatever is ahead. Read more