Imagine stepping into a first-century Christian gathering. You’d likely find a humble space, perhaps a large upper room in a private...

In our teen class on Wednesday nights, we have been studying a series entitled “Finding Our Identity in Christ”. We have been looking at how we can identify ourselves by Christ’s standards and not the worlds. In Matthew 16:13–20, Jesus asks a question that echoes through the centuries: “Who do you say that I am?” It’s a moment of deep significance—not just for Peter and the disciples—but for every one of us. Our answer to that question reveals not only what we believe about J

Forgiveness. The word itself can feel heavy, loaded with emotion, especially when the offense is deep and the offender remains oblivious,...

Are you the parent of a prodigal? Maybe you’ve watched the train wreck of a life they’ve chosen from a distance. There is hope.

Separation. Divorce. Family court. Words that carry pain, weight, and a sense of brokenness. I’ve been there. You can find hope again!

Wow! What a year it has been! I can’t believe that Andrea and I have been here for a year all ready. It seems like we started yesterday. This year has been both edifying and challenging but through your constant support and encouragement we have made it through. The best part is that we are only just beginning. We are continuing to see our kids and teenagers grow and thrive each and every week. Just in the last year, we have started a new Sunday morning kids program focusing

Life rarely follows a perfectly scripted path, and for many, the journey to finding lasting love involves navigating the complexities of...

Divorce. The unpardonable sin of the church? It is a painful experience that can leave people feeling lost. How should the church respond?

Remember when WWJD was popular in our culture? When it first took root? I may be dating myself, but in my teens everyone wanted a...

As a child when we heard a sibling cry out, “Dad told me to come and get you!” We automatically wondered if we were in trouble. I was...

Transparency in church leadership: it's a phrase that sparks a multitude of reactions, from fervent support to wary skepticism. In an age...

The Bible consistently warns about being divisive. In Proverbs 6:16-19 it says God hates those who sow “discord among brothers."

It’s important for churches to strive for peace with one another. How can we maintain our autonomous nature and work together?

The Ten Commandments are foundational to Judeo-Christian ethics. These ten commands have profoundly shaped Western moral and legal...

Several times a week I am contacted by individuals trying to recover from a divorce. Misty and I have spent the last four years trying to...

There’s nothing new about the fact that Christians are a polarizing group of people. What are the most frequent criticisms of Christians?

Proverbs chapter four begins with Solomon challenging us to pursue wisdom in everything we do. In verse one he says “Hear, my children, the instruction of a father and give attention to know understanding.” What a wonderful passage. However, we don’t always heed this warning. As adults we can admit we did not always listen to our parents. If we had, we might not have gone through some of the obstacles that we did. As kids and teenagers, we can admit that we don’t always liste

On Wednesday nights in the teen class, we have been studying the book of Proverbs. Probably the most quoted passage from that book is Proverbs 3:5-6 “Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths.” This passage of scripture is really the theme of Proverbs. Solomon here gives us a synopsis of what he is trying to get us to understand. God knows best! Often times we think

This week in our Wednesday morning Bible class we began studying the 12th chapter of Hebrews. There is so much to absorb from this chapter that we could spend the better part of a month on it. Starting in verse three, the writer begins to talk about God’s discipline. He compares it to that of our earthly father. We can all remember times as children when we messed up and had to be disciplined. At the time, it was unpleasant but as we grew older, we began to understand that ou

Human personality is a complex and fascinating subject, with countless theories and models attempting to explain its intricacies. One...