It has been a blessing to see God at work early in our fall ministry season. We have close to forty women attending small groups and over twenty men. That is the highest it has been in a while. Deepening our relationship with Jesus is vital to our spiritual health. That, in turn, helps many other areas of our lives. There is still time to be a part of a group.
https://youtu.be/DiTXS1RvtAg In James 5:7-12, we find powerful guidance on how to patiently endure trials. James shifts his focus from rebuking the wealthy oppressors to addressing those who are suffering under…
What a week! As our nation struggled to come to grips with the assassination of Charlie Kirk, we've seen God do subtly amazing things. First off, thousands of Christians have…
https://www.youtube.com/live/EbmzxylF1To?si=uz5-SNGIbVMOXJnZ In a world where wealth often dictates power and influence, the book of James offers a timely warning about the dangers of riches and the importance of generosity. James…
I write today's Pastor's Update with a heavy heart. Twenty-four years ago, terrorists flew planes into the Twin Towers and the Pentagon, and thousands of people lost their lives. It changed our country forever. Yesterday, political pundit Charlie Kirk was assassinated for his political views
Life is but a vapor, and James reminds us of this important truth in his practical teaching. When we focus too much on temporary things, we miss what truly matters in eternity. The things we put so much importance on simply don't last, which is why we shouldn't waste our energy on boasting
It looks like we endured our annual week of summer, and now Fall is quickly descending upon us. For most families, that means soccer games and back-to-school activities that will fill up the calendar. Before you launch off on your Pumpkin Spice fueled adventure,
In James Chapter 4, we find a powerful warning about worldliness that remains just as relevant today as it was when first written. James addresses his church, which was struggling not because of external persecution but because of internal worldliness. This worldliness was causing both internal angst and external conflict among believers.
https://youtube.com/live/2oOUkZm_SwQ?feature=share Our words have incredible power. With our tongues, we can praise God, preach His Word, and lead others to Christ. Yet with that same tongue, we can tell lies,…
This Sunday, we celebrate Caleb's last Sunday with us. He and Aaron started leading worship for us two and a half years ago, and they have done a phenomenal job.…