As the weather begins to change into fall, we see the earth shift in preparation for winter. The leaves fall, the grass withers, and if you didn’t know better, you might think that what was once alive...  Read More

Psalm 34 is a song of praise written by David after God delivered him from a terrifying situation. Hiding among enemies and pretending to be insane to survive, David experienced firsthand what it mean...  Read More

A few years ago, I became friends with an older man who had struggled nearly all his life to find answers regarding matters of faith. After retirement, he committed himself to seeking answers in our c...  Read More

In RAs and GAs, we are learning about Hiram Bingham, the first missionary to the Hawaiian Islands in 1820. We have learned how he created a written language and then started schools to teach the peopl...  Read More

Dear Church Family,I'm asking our entire church family to join together for ONE worship service on Sunday morning, October 5, at a different time than our normal services – 10:30 a.m.  The purpose of ...  Read More

There is a sign in my office directly across from my desk that I see every day. It reads, “Every hour I need Thee.” These words come from a hymn written by Annie Hawks and Robert Lowery, “I Need Thee ...  Read More

Church Family—I invite you to join me beginning today in praying daily and preparing for our upcoming Good News Sunday on October 12. You might be thinking: Isn’t every Sunday a Good News Sunday? Of c...  Read More

I love the words and tune of the hymn Grace Greater Than Our Sin (Johnston, 1910). It has such a great cadence, and those that learned it as a child can probably hum its chorus in their head from memo...  Read More

Our days are filled with noise. From the moment we awaken each morning to the moment we drift off to sleep each night, we sift through a barrage of never-ending sounds. We hear the alarm, the shower w...  Read More

When I was growing up, my family would often go to Crested Butte, Colorado in the summertime for vacation. It’s such a beautiful place to enjoy the wonders of God’s creation. One of our favorite activ...  Read More

“Only be careful, and watch yourselves closely so that you do not forget the things your eyes have seen or let them fade from your heart as long as you live. Teach them to your children and to their c...  Read More

Many times, we achieve things by our merit: we may earn a promotion or position because of our qualifications, or we might deserve respect and recognition in some circles because of our accomplishment...  Read More