What makes a great Christian? A strong Christian? Many might define it as daily dedication that can be seen in the home, at work, in the congregation … everywhere. It’s a wonderful concept … one that we need to be working on. We need to aim for stability, be alert, stand firm in the faith, be courageous, be strong, and do everything in love. To get there means we’ll have to build good habits.  Read More

Holidays like this are a great opportunity to share Christ, why He came, and the hope He provides.  Read More

Theirs is not the only generation to go through the motions. We may have all the mechanics of worship worked out, but what about our heart? Does our relationship and desire for Christ extend beyond the four walls of our church building?  Read More

Our lives need to be characterized by strong hearts, loving unity, and a settled understanding of the Word. This will happen as we walk in Him, having been rooted, built up, and established in the faith. This leads to overflowing gratitude!  Read More

The one who trusts in the Lord is blessed. He will continue to bear fruit even during the difficult times of life. This is who we need to desire to be. A person who stands firm in a twisted world. This is why we are focusing this year on being rooted in Christ. We want to learn how to stand firm as everything around us is influencing and affecting our lives and the lives of those we love. Let’s co...  Read More

There is no better passage to illustrate the way we want to encounter Jesus when this life is over. There is no passage that better describes a life well lived. On Sunday, we’ll continue our deep dive into verses 7-8.  Read More

John sees the glory of heaven, the presence of Jesus, the glory of the new creation, but then like a drumbeat you have this repeated statement of what will not be there: No death; no mourning. No sins to confess; no temptations to overcome. No sickness to suffer; no pain to endure. No crosses to carry; no fears to face.   Read More

Some day the only thing we’ll have left to do is just that fixing our eyes on Him as we cross over into the life to come. Some day … all you will have is your faith. This is what Christianity prepares us for … a glorious entry into the glory and presence of our Lord. This is what its all about .... learning to live your life now in the way that brings you to the place where when the end approaches you experience the same sense of triumph and victory.  Read More

During November we’ll be focusing on seeing Jesus in the future. We absolutely do not want to miss him. Actually, we won’t miss him because every eye will see when He comes again. But we certainly do not want to miss eternity with Him.  Read More

On Sunday we’ll talk about what the Christian life is all about, which is about having your eyes fixed on Jesus, who is the author and finisher of our faith. The Christian always has Jesus in focus … always, in every situation … looking at the face of Christ and finding the revealed glory of God.   Read More

What makes the church special is that because of the Spirit’s work inside each believer, Christians become one with God and with each other … as seen in the fruit of sacrificial love, submission to each other, unconditional forgiveness, bearing with one another, patience, compassion, and kindness. What we see in Acts 2.42-47 is an unfolding of the love as it was meant to be inside the church.   Read More

Maybe your family is struggling. In your mind you wonder how the pieces can be put back together. How relationships can be repaired and all the baggage laid aside. In order for all that to be accomplished you must the commitment to practicing forgiveness. This is a fundamental component that must be sustained over the longterm.   Read More