The sermon this past week focused on Acts 8 and the persecution of the early church. We know from our previous study in Acts that the gospel was going to spread from Jerusalem to all Judea, Samaria, and the uttermost part of the earth (Acts 1:8).  ... [ ... ][ abbreviated | read original blog ]
Throughout the gospels, we read about different people groups that played a significant role in land of Palestine during the first century. These people influenced the culture in which Christ ministered, and He tailored His messages both to reach... [ ... ][ abbreviated | read original blog ]
So, men, do you settle for “the one with the good personality†or go for the “trophy girl� You know what we mean, don’t you?  Either you must settle for the bland looking girl who is sweet, or search for the hot looking girl who is a trophy to be... [ ... ][ abbreviated | read original blog ]
The signs are everywhere: Back to school sales. Heavier traffic. New sneakers. Another school year is upon us all. Those teachers better get busy! These days, significant attention is being placed on the responsibility of teachers in the... [ ... ][ abbreviated | read original blog ]
Having children has been a huge blessing in our home. Silas is now 3 and the twins are a little over 1. And let me tell you, my kids are non-stop! Amidst all the chaos (much of which Kelly would say I never see :-) it’s been so much fun to... [ ... ][ abbreviated | read original blog ]
Throughout the gospels, we read about different people groups that played a significant role in land of Palestine during the first century. These people influenced the culture in which Christ ministered, and He tailored His messages both to reach... [ ... ][ abbreviated | read original blog ]
The stock market fell more than 600 points Monday. It gained 430 back on Tuesday, followed by losing 520 points on Wednesday. That, ladies and gentlemen, is a bad week. Or is it? Scripture tells us that God can work all things together for good... [ ... ][ abbreviated | read original blog ]
Many of our pastoral staff and congregation have grown accustom to foreign travel.  Outside of eating dinner at the space needle, across from Niagara Falls in Canada, I have never set foot outside of the continental United States. So, last year,... [ ... ][ abbreviated | read original blog ]
Getting ready for the fall involves more than new clothes and school supplies. Â Your kids need help getting spiritually prepared as well. Kids Need to Be in Church Let’s be up front about this:Â we want your kids involved in our... [ ... ][ abbreviated | read original blog ]
Want a quick snapshot of what's happened in our ministries over the course of this summer and the past fiscal year? Take a look at the ministry updates published as part of our annual report. Related posts:Spring 2011 Ministry Updates The Race... [ ... ][ abbreviated | read original blog ]
