The other day I was watching the movie “Up” with my family (which is a fantastic movie by the way), and as it ended my ten-year-old son explained to his grandparents why it was such a good movie. “It has a different message than believe in yourself.” I couldn’t help... [More]

As much time as we spend preparing for Christmas day, God has spent more. Jesus birth was first foretold in the opening pages of the Bible and the rest of history was preparing the way for his coming. What does that look like today? Listen to the message below.    Standard... [More]

It is through faith that God makes heroes in life and in death. And it is this hero that makes known the greatness of God. The writer of Hebrews reminds us of such heroes as he calls us to this same kind of faith, and to help us understand the inequities that accompany it. The... [More]

For those of you looking for something in addition to toys, games, gadgets, and clothes to give your children for Christmas, how about the gift of family discipleship? Here are some ideas that can help you down that road. For preschoolers and early elementary: The Jesus Storybook... [More]

The writer of Hebrews points us to a faith that gives hope for the defeated and closet sinners, and a warning for the defiant sinner. Quitting is possible. I don’t mean quitting from sin altogether. Heaven is the only remedy for that. But there is hope for stopping sinful patterns.... [More]

Anger toward God over life’s setbacks is said to be one of the primary reasons people don’t trust God. Maybe you know someone right now who is angry with God. Maybe you’re angry with God. A loved one dies young. A prayer goes unanswered. Wrongs go unpunished. Someone steals... [More]

Dads, Sons Mark your calendars and sign-up soon. Our 2nd annual Father-Son retreat is coming April 30-May 2. It provides a great chance for fathers and sons to get away for some great fun - including horseback riding, ziplining, canoeing, fishing, shooting, archery, swimming,... [More]