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Our Calling
Posted on: Sunday, October 14, 2018
Our Calling… Passing on our faith to the next generation is one of our highest callings. This is made very clear in several psalms, including Psalms 102 and 145, and especially Psalm 78. Unfortunately, as Christians we haven’t always done this well. Many children that grow up in our churches put their relationship with God on the back burner when they enter adulthood. We’ve experienced this in our congregation and it seems common throughout the Church.
» Read moreOur Shelter In The Storm
Posted on: Saturday, September 15, 2018
While violent forces of nature certainly disrupt the lives of those caught in their path, we face emotional storms that cause turmoil as well.
» Read moreDon't Take Vacation from God this Summer!
Posted on: Tuesday, July 24, 2018
I was reflecting today upon the fact that a lot of people take a vacation from God and Church during the summer, and so I want to give you this hearty challenge: Don’t do it! Now don’t misunderstand what I’m saying here. Vacations, holidays and summer camping with the family are all good, important and valuable things to do. But don’t take the whole summer off from church attendance, worship, prayer and Bible reading!
» Read moreTake the Summer Challenge!
Posted on: Monday, June 25, 2018
Will you accept our challenge?
It’s so easy to get caught up in our vacation plans and grow lazy in our church attendance and spiritual life during the summer months. As the following story reveals, God never goes on vacation and we shouldn’t find excuses to take a vacation from church. How can we continue on our journey with Christ during the summer months? Try implementing some of the ideas below and use them for inspiration in finding additional ways to keep your family close to Christ!
» Read moreWhy Should You Celebrate Pentecost?
Posted on: Wednesday, May 16, 2018
Many Christians around the world will celebrate Pentecost Sunday. Some, however, may not understand the meaning of this traditional Christian celebration. Whether you have been observing Pentecost for years, or whether it is a completely new concept to you, here are a few reasons why celebrating Pentecost this year might be a good idea.
» Read moreSpring: A Time of New Beginnings
Posted on: Tuesday, April 24, 2018
Springtime is a season of new beginnings, especially as we continue to celebrate new life following Easter. But in a lot of ways, spring is also about endings. With school projects and papers due, graduations looming, final exams to take, and end-of-year concerts and tournaments, you can get weighed down. Sometimes it is hard to find your inspiration, that spark that makes you feel like the next project or task is worth completing, rehearsing or studying.
» Read moreAre you full of doubt?
Posted on: Tuesday, April 3, 2018
Are you a pessimist like Thomas? Do you see the glass as half empty or half full? Thomas followed Jesus for only three short years. He had the courage to follow Jesus and yet he often had doubts about Jesus' ministry. When Jesus was notified about the death of his friend Lazarus, Thomas said, "Let us also go, that we may die with him." Thomas could not imagine that Jesus would be of any help to Lazarus at this point - his words were oddly prophetic.
» Read moreWhat Do You Think Easter is About?
Posted on: Monday, March 26, 2018
Do you think Easter is about the Easter bunny? Easter eggs? Family dinners with spiral-cut ham? Well these are certainly some things that come to mind when you ask people around you, but I hope that some of your friends mention so much more!
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Why Renovate?
Posted on: Sunday, February 11, 2018
Many churches have found, architectural decisions can make or break a church renovation goal of creating a sense of community. Both interior and exterior design choices affect how people interact during worship and whether church neighbors feel welcome. Community used to mean almost exclusively those people who lived in proximity to us. But today, people talk about a community as a group of people who share an interest, or the Christian community. There’s no expectation that these community...
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