Here on this first Sunday of 2025, I have very high hopes for our morning and evening times of worship as we begin this year. For Sunday mornings in January, I’ve felt the Lord leading us to have a ti...  Read More

We always hear that one question: What is the meaning of life? Our answer can reveal what we believe or put our trust in. Often the answers we give like – family, a particular sport, or our profession...  Read More

“O come, all you unfaithful. Come, weak and unstable. Come, know you are not alone. He’s the Lamb who was given, slain for our pardon. His promise is peace for those whobelieve.” — “O Come, All You Un...  Read More

In the Advent book called The Dawn of Indestructible JOY by John Piper, it says: “The JOY Jesus was bringing into the world was like no other kind in history. Once we have it, it cannot be destroyed. ...  Read More

The whole law is fulfilled in one word: “You shall love your neighbor as yourself” Galatians 5:14. This command is given to us throughout scripture. It often is referred to as the second greatest comm...  Read More

This morning, we embark on my favorite time of the year—Advent leading up to Christmas. One of my favorite parts of Advent is the wonderful, worshipful music we enjoy in our services. I also especiall...  Read More

Learning and growing is something that is always part of our lives. This year, in particular, has been a significant season of learning and growth. Starting my new role as a Chaplain Candidate with th...  Read More

On this Stand Sunday, I’m reminded of a question people often asked us when we chose to be foster parents. “Don’t you get too attached? Isn’t it hard to let go?” This common question led me to ask mys...  Read More

Do the Church and the military have anything in common? Of course they do! The Bible uses military metaphors in several places, like the Book of Psalms. Paul described his brothers and sisters in Chri...  Read More

“Create in me a clean heart, O God, and renew a right spirit within me. Cast me not away from your presence and take not Your Holy Spirit from me. Restore to me the joy of Your salvation and uphold me...  Read More

“Worry does not empty tomorrow of its sorrow, it empties today of its strength.” – Corrie Ten BoomThe Word of God teaches us that when we don the armor of God, our feet must be readied with the gospel...  Read More

I have had the privilege this fall to co-lead the high school boy’s Bible study with Howard Hermes. One of the things we most recently talked about was the call to be different. As Christ-followers, n...  Read More