As we prepare for Christmas, let us respond to His grace with gratitude and a renewed commitment to follow Him.  Read More

This Advent, let us strive to live with integrity and to honor God in all that we do.  Read More

This Advent, let us recommit to living in a way that honors God and reflects His justice and mercy.  Read More

Are there people in your life or community who are in need of help, encouragement, or support? How can you reflect God’s love through acts of compassion and generosity?  Read More

Advent is a time to invite God to do this work in us, trusting that His discipline is an act of love.  Read More

Advent is an opportunity to pause and reflect: Are we bearing the fruit of repentance in our lives?   Read More

Are we bearing fruit that reflects our repentance? Are there areas of our lives where we need to turn back to God?   Read More

This Advent, let us commit to walking alongside one another as we prepare our hearts for the coming of Christ.  Read More

This Advent, let us prepare our hearts by asking God to remove anything that hinders us from loving others as He loves them.  Read More

Advent is a time to celebrate the hope we have in Jesus and to share that hope with those around us.  Read More

Preparing the way for Jesus means removing anything that hinders His presence in our lives.  Read More

Advent is a time to recommit ourselves to the mission of proclaiming the good news, both through our words and our actions.  Read More

Are you listening for God’s call in your life? Perhaps He is calling you to share His love with a neighbor, serve in your church, or reach out to someone in need.  Read More

What obstacles in your heart need to be removed to make room for Christ? Are there valleys of despair that need to be filled with His hope?   Read More

Are we nurturing our relationship with God?   Read More

As we navigate our daily lives, we need to cultivate a heart of readiness, engaging in practices that draw us closer to God.  Read More

Day 5: Thursday, December 5, 2024Primary Scripture: Luke 21:29-30Associated Scriptures: Mark 13:28-31; James 5:7-9I was surprisingly pleased to learn that our church has so many Master Gardener's.  If you were to ask any one of them they would tell you that they carefully observes the signs of changing seasons, eagerly anticipating the harvest (and blooms). In Luke 21:29-30, Jesus uses the metapho...  Read More

As we await our redemption, and "disposed" to knowing it will one day come, let us embody that hope in our daily lives.   Read More

Our lives should testify to the love and grace of God, reminding everyone that He is coming again.   Read More

As we navigate our lives today, let us focus on the assurance of His return, allowing it to transform our fear into faithful anticipation.   Read More

Take today to reflect on these truths, let's each evaluate our readiness. Are we living in a way that embodies our hope in Christ's return?  Read More

Last Sunday I dug up some old memories from the movie Karate Kid from 1984. It’s a classic that many of us grew up with. For those unfamiliar, it’s about a high school boy named Daniel who learns karate from Mr. Miyagi, an old Japanese master. Mr. Miyagi's methods are unconventional—like making Daniel wax cars and paint fences—but beneath these tasks lie lessons in discipline and skill.An Unusual ...  Read More

Hi everyone –I wanted to drop a quick note to say how excited I am about our new Website and the Church App. As we embark on an exciting new chapter for our church, I wanted to share some updates on our brand-new website and mobile app.The reason I decided to make this move was get us beyond a static “Website” and using a medium that is much more dynamic. Through the mobile app we are going to see...  Read More

Hello Everybody:Today, I want to share some reflections from the first part of our sermon series, "Reclaiming the Pilgrim Mindset." This series is all about how we can live our Christian lives with simplicity, personal piety, and a focus on spiritual growth.Let's start with a confession: I resisted wearing glasses for years. Vanity, stubbornness—call it what you will, but I just couldn't bring mys...  Read More