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

Okay, I'll admit, it's probably pretty random in this noggin' of mine on a regular basis, but in case you ever wanted to peer inside my thoughts as a pastor, here they are.  What do I think about in m...  Read More

As members of our faith community, we are blessed to have dedicated staff who tirelessly serve, nurture, and guide us on our spiritual journeys. I for one, am super thankful that I get to devote all m...  Read More

I recently had a dialogue with a friend, and he asked me my thoughts on 2 Thessalonians 2. We obviously had differing opinions on the rapture and who the restrainer was in this passage.  I thought I'd...  Read More

As a church, we do not see justification in scripture that someone can "lose" their salvation. For one reason, it would be terrible for the anxiety constantly wondering if you have lost your salvation...  Read More

We are at the end of the weeklong feast of Tabernacles.  I had a cool experience last Friday night. We celebrated a Feast of Tabernacles Shabbat at a home of a friend with a dozen people.  It was real...  Read More

Yom Kippur, often referred to as the Day of Atonement, holds profound spiritual significance in the Jewish faith. It signifies the covering or payment for the sins of the people of Israel, emphasizing...  Read More

The Spiritual and Physical Benefits of Fasting: A Biblical PerspectiveFasting is a practice that holds immense spiritual significance within Christianity and has been a key part of Yom Kippur.  I want...  Read More