The Bible tells a story. Not just any story but a redemption story – THE redemption story. From Genesis the story unfolds to reveal the need of a savior, the need for one to come and save people from the sin that plagued mankind from Adam’s sin in the garden. Throughout the Old Testament we see God raise people up … Read More

I can remember a special Christmas holiday time in the early 1970’s, when I was looking forward, with eager anticipation, to a great present. In the 1970’s, many young boys were collecting GI Joe action figures. I already had a couple of Joes, but I really needed the GI Joe Mobile Command Center vehicle, the quintessential piece to any young man’s … Read More

Some fifteen years ago when I had just become a Christian, I remember talking to pastor Ed about his friend who was a Christologist. I asked what that was, and he explained to me that a Christologist was a man who studied the life of Christ. As I inquired further, I learned that this man wasn’t a believer. That made absolutely no sense … Read More

One of the ways we try to bless our community is by being a part of the Venture Churches Food Pantry which helps to supply food to families in need within the Selkirk-Glenmont area. Here are three great ways to help support the Venture Churches Food Pantry: You can donate a boxed cake mix to be included in their Thanksgiving baskets. … Read More

Productivity is a top priority within our culture. We want to get as many things done as we can as efficiently as we can. The Apple App store even has a devoted sub category specifically called “Get Stuff Done.” You can find tons of different apps from to-do lists to reminders that can help you organize and complete the tasks … Read More

The mornings are getting cooler, and the leaves are beginning to change color. Fall has officially arrived and with it, our habits also change. Some of us set our mind on prepping for winter, while others enjoy activities such as hiking, country drives, and fall festivals. My favorite autumn activity is bow hunting. Although it is a fun activity, bow hunting requires much … Read More

Shame, have you ever felt it so deep that you couldn’t bear to be present in public?  John Calvin wrote; ”Only those who have learned well to be earnestly dissatisfied with themselves, and to be confounded with shame truly understand the Christian gospel.” Newton referred to himself as a wretch in his song Amazing Grace. I guess we could say shame is an emotion … Read More

This fall we begin a new series: The Gospel According to John: The Invisible Made Visible.  There are many ways that God has revealed Himself to us, made himself known. First in creation and nature, sometimes called general revelation. Paul wrote in Romans 1:19-20 “For his invisible attributes, namely, his eternal power and divine nature, have been clearly perceived, ever … Read More