We live in a very blessed culture in 21st century America. We live in a world of options and diverse blessings. Think about this. At the risk of making everyone tune out of worship today in favor of thinking about lunch, fast forward to a post- service lunch decision type conversation. We have options in this regard. For lunch today, you can have food from whatever country you want—sometimes we ge...  Read More

The story of Jesus’ baptism is one that we may take for granted and pass over its tremendous significance. Luke 3.23 reveals that Jesus is around 30 years old as His ministry begins. To this point, He has lived in obscurity. Nothing, at this time, would give any indication to His being the Son of God.Jesus’ baptism marks the beginning of His earthly ministry. When Jesus approaches John to be bapti...  Read More

Every morning at the start of our day, most of us stand square with a mirror. We probably take this moment for granted...but there's an opportunity for us to do a little bit of self reflection. Literally. "Who am I?" Questions of identity and purpose are of great importance to us because we were designed with an inner quest for assurance and confidence.The world says the answer to this appetite  f...  Read More

Another day, another grievous headline. Plagues, natural disasters, injustice on every hand. On top of this, constant division and consternation. Red takes, blue takes, the left says this, but the right says that…its inescapable now a days. It seems like all news is bad news—there’s fear to be had from every angle of every story. …So long as we’re counting on earthly kings to solve our issues, any...  Read More

Your trial is a chance for you to deepen your dependence on God. Trials remind us that nothing can separate us from the love of God. Trials often drive us to the point of being desperate for God.  Read More

We have so much to be thankful for. God has given us life. He sustains our basic needs. He provides us with loved ones who bring us companionship throughout life. He has allowed many of us to experience the joy of children and grandchildren. He has filled our life with many pleasant blessings that bring us comfort and peace. And, most importantly, He has brought us salvation through the work of His Son.  Read More

Thanks to everyone who has made the effort to comply with what we have asked. We are grateful for each and every member of the Cornerstone family. Let's stay safe and do all we can to take care of each other.  Read More

Let’s do a perspective-taking exercise. You are a young person…let’s say thirteen years old. You have served your God faithfully for your entire young life. One day, the news comes. A foreign nation has swept through and taken your people and is now carting your friends, family and loves ones off to be taken into captivity. They are helpless at the hands of their enemies. Fast forward a few years....  Read More

This year we will gather November 13-15 at Cowan Lake State Park. We'd love to have you join us! The cost is $100.  Read More

Your attitude determines the approach you take in your spiritual life. Some people never reach their full potential because of a poor outlook on life. There are several factors that create this. Regarding this, what does God’s word teach? What are three steps you can take to rid yourself of negative attitudes?  Read More

Hi, everyone. Cain here. Since I’ve been given the privilege of writing the bulletin article for the Sunday before our quarter change I thought this would be an excellent time to advertise my new growth track series that’s coming up in the lecture hall starting Wednesday nights at 7.30 p.m. I figured people may wonder “what is a growth track anyway?” Well, wonder no further.The “Made for More” gro...  Read More

It’s overwhelming sometimes. It’s like a tidal wave. Really. It is. What is “it?” Everything! We are living in a fallen world. Life is hard..and though we try to bring heaven to earth the best we can, we can’t escape the brokenness of the world that we’re in. The culture that seems to be sliding away from God. Economic fears. Uncertainty about the future. Personal insecurities in the form of self-...  Read More