How do I recognize my religious chains? (self examination) pick one of the two options for each section. (the second one is what you should strive for)Motivations:  What is my motivation for “religiou...  Read More

I often attempt to throw too much into a message.  People say it's like a firehose.... So this is my solution. Further clarification in a blog post.  So if you are ready this, it means you are a theol...  Read More

Bible Translations-  Tom M (FSC Men's Ministry)What is the Best Bible Translation to use? Since the 16th century, there have been around 900 translations into English alone! With so many translations ...  Read More

I just had a conversation with someone about why should we celebrate the Jewish Festivals. Galatians makes it clear that we aren't obligated and regardless Jesus is the fulfilment of the festivals.  W...  Read More

I once discipled a wonderful man who really struggled with his identity. He was a former drag queen who was incredibly artistic in every way.  The logical side of his brain wasn't very strong but his...  Read More

Okay, credit where credit is due. This is unabashedly "borrowed" from Pastor Steve McVey. I don't agree with everything he says (some of the things later in life). But with this caveat, I found his wo...  Read More

Rest.  The importance of rest.  We tend to forget that God himself modeled the way for a 6 day work week with a 7th day of rest.  While Jesus is our sabbath rest as far as a commandment, the spiritual...  Read More

I've been poking around the idea of creating a set of Value Statements to add to our Mission statement slogan: Gather, Grow, Go.  Values tell what is most important to us.  During my sabbatical I fina...  Read More

Okay, here's another I came across recently about the old and new nature.  It's an article written by an author cited at the end, with a few of my own clarifying notes thrown in.  Again, super helpful...  Read More

This article by Steve McVey was super helpful in my understanding the nature of sin and man. I came across it recently saved in one of my files. Thought I'd share it with you, our church and pray it w...  Read More

In our modern society, where politics often divides and incites, it's crucial for us as conservative evangelicals to understand our role and responsibility in the political arena through the lens of o...  Read More

Why We Switched to CSB Bibles: I want to take this opportunity to explain the reasons behind the decision to switch from NIV to CSB (Christian Standard Bible) and not NKJV or ESV (other good options)....  Read More