The Back Deck Project

Washing dirty feet is a “grungy” job, but Jesus did it and admonished His followers to do the same. So caring for families who need a meal or a helping hand, welcoming newcomers, taking part in...

Christmas in My Heart

What if circumstances in your life—that were beyond your control—caused your future to look grim?

Taking Church Online (Gospel Coalition)

Like most other pastors and church leaders in recent weeks, I’m in the throes of confusion. The rapid spread of COVID-19 has forced upon us an ecclesiological conundrum. What does it even mean to be...

Singing in the midst of COVID-19

Many of you may be wondering about the safety of singing inside our building with masks and social distancing.

The Turning

March began with a strange, heavenly tinkering in our backyards. God, in His sovereignty, allowed a particle shaped like a crown of the sun to come from a foreign land.

"Challenge towards Hope and Away from Fear"

Stockpile hand sanitizer, toilet paper, and Clorox- Check. ...

Advent's Longing

"When once again Christmas comes and we hear the familiar carols and sing the Christmas hymns, something happens to us, and a special kind of warmth slowly encircles us. The hardest heart is...

"Ten Thanksgivings"

"Praise the Lord, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits" ...

Easter Hope

Romans 6 tells us that Jesus died once – that he would never die again and death would never have dominion over him. As surprising as his initial resurrection was to those women, the fact that he...

And On Earth, Peace

Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace among those with whom he is pleased!