After nearly two years in our home, our lives and our hearts, today is the day that we officially adopt a fiery, sweet and energetic little girl. I will always remember that first day and how our son nearly tackled the CPS worker who dropped her...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
Man was created in the image of a perfect and holy God. Sin entered the world through the disobedience of Adam and Eve, causing a separation between us and God. God loves us despite our sin, but it is contrary to His perfect character to be in...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
Being vulnerable in the season of singleness can be an overwhelming task. The lies and labels are constantly there: "I'm not good enough,” “I'm too this,” “I’m not that." Everything in and around you says that once...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
I am a girl who loves a good romance. Give me a good [clean] love story and I am there, my heart responding to that moment when the guy gets the girl and they walk off into the sunset to live happily ever after. [Cue Pride & Prejudice music...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
Last week we walked through a pretty large scale explanation of why discipleship is vital in the context of community. When we begin to disciple one another or are involved in discipleship relationships, we are sharpening, equipping, and preparing...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
These past few weeks, we have walked through what community groups are, their purpose, and a theological conviction. Now, we’re going to look at the practical workings of community groups: discipleship and mission. You cannot have one...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
A common question throughout many churches is this: Do we need community groups? Community groups, at times, can be thrown into the mix of other programs offered and simply stay labeled as another program. I believe the answer to there being a...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
It’s no secret that the Rio Grande Valley values culture and tradition. We pride ourselves in events or gatherings that represent our identity as a people. People are the vitality to culture and tradition because apart from them, customs...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
As the summer season comes to a close, many will be coming home and planning out what their fall will look like. We will reconnect with friends who spent some time away traveling and on vacation in addition to meeting new people to our church. On...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
Like Gomer, the prostitute wife in the book of Hosea, I have been in the desert. I continuously run to it. It is only by the grace of God that I am carried back home. He lavishes me with His mercy and redeeming love, yet I am a woman who...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
