This Sunday we will pause as a nation, wherever we find ourselves all over the world most of us will watch an event. It is a football game, but to most of us it is so much more than a game it is an event. It’s about getting together and having a party. It’s about seeing the new commercials. Very few of … Read More
Running The Race
In a little while, the winter Olympics will be in full swing. Athletes from all over the world will compete against each other. Their talents will be on display for all the world to marvel at. Their goals are not ambiguous, and their hearts and endurance will be tested. The author of Hebrews in chapter 12 verse 1 compares our lives … Read More
All Glory be to Christ
Well it’s that time again, the beginning of another year. In an instant we moved from 2013 into 2014. One thing that I heard continually as I watched the television broadcast from New York is city was “Its 2014, it’s a new year and a new slate for all of us. We can forget about 2013 and move into 2014.” … Read More
Three Responses to the Arrival of King Jesus
Christmas is a wonderful time of celebration. It’s a time when we get together and exchange gifts, share a meal and enjoy each other’s company. But most of all it’s a time of celebrating the coming of King Jesus nearly 2000 years ago. King Herod’s Response In Matthew chapter 2 after Jesus was born a star was placed in the … Read More
Distracted?
Thanksgiving – what a day. 4am alarm clock, 5am trip to the airport, long flight, rest, food, football, family, more food, more football, rest again, more food, more football…and throughout all of that the underlying conversation of “so what do you have to be thankful for this year?” And for me, as I hope is the case for you, though … Read More
Give Thanks
In just a week Thanksgiving will be upon us. It made me consider the questions, “Are most us truly thankful? If so, to whom?” As Christians, we should be the most thankful people of all. Why? God’s gift of our Savior, Jesus Christ is the reason why. I don’t remember who said it, but I remember the quote: “All … Read More
The Other Story
Pretty much every Wednesday night I get the privilege to share with our BASICS (middle school) group. And this Wednesday in particular I shared out of Luke 7 and I wanted to take this time to share it with you as well. The lesson this week was called “The Other Story” and it was all about getting to know someone’s … Read More
The Gospel-Centered Life
What does it mean to live a gospel-centered life? It is a life in which everything we do, all that we think and speak is radically transformed by the grace of God seen through the person and work of Jesus Christ. In light of the gospel, we lay down our continued efforts to measure up before God and accept His … Read More
Acts: Spirit Empowered Mission
This Sunday we begin our new series “Spirit Empowered Mission.” It is a chapter by chapter, verse by verse, study of the New Testament Book of Acts. Come and join us as we see the power of God fill His people, His Church, and lead them to proclaim the good news of the gospel. King Jesus is the promised Messiah … Read More
The Joys of Fall
Over the past several years while visiting some of the southern states, I have wondered what it would be like to live in a place that does not have a fall season like the Northeast. Christmas when it is 85 degrees outside is weird to me! Another question I’ve thought about…“Do churches have a ‘Fall’ kickoff?” We do! Fall-time in … Read More