The Bible is clear that we who follow Christ have a duty to raise children in the way that they should go (Proverbs 22:6). Leading by example, teaching them how to love by loving them unconditionally, helping them serve others, sharing our faith with them through scripture, and praying with them. But in our news-saturated world, it’s common to hear about teens who are wayward or in mental health crisis, without a solid family for support, chronically breaking the law or worse, willfully hurting other students or adults. This is happening to kids in and out of church environments.
Continue ReadingThe Good News
For the past few months, our church has been in a campus-wide teaching series tracing God’s one story from Genesis to Revelation. We have been discovering how God is weaving together His great plan of making all things right in Jesus. What an amazing time in our church body to share God’s plan from the youngest to the eldest.
Continue ReadingHeavenly Hope
Do you ever cause mishaps in your life? I’m guessing you’d say too many to count, right? During the Thanksgiving holiday, I made a culinary blunder which cost time and resources. Something so simple, something I have done correctly so many times before, but this year I royally missed it. I’m not going to tell you what it was. Though if I did, I’m sure you would probably say something like, “Oh yes I’ve done that too” or “I hate when I do that!”
Continue ReadingMy Shepherd
Eighteen years ago, this past August we celebrated a momentous occasion. Not a milestone anniversary or winning the lottery. No, actually we celebrated surviving hurricane Charley in 2004.
Continue ReadingTender Loving Church
In recent weeks, a horrible virus swept through some of my family. It was one of those times you are sick where there’s not a name like strep, where you can easily pop some meds, and it will all fade away quickly.
Continue ReadingCelebrating God’s Will in Advent
During the season of Advent, Christians across the world prepare for the celebration of the birth of God’s Son, Jesus Christ. Advent is a time to celebrate light in the midst of darkness. The Gospel of Luke chapters 1 and 2 provide a rich context for us to draw inspiration from as we use this […]
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