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A Restoration Project

One of my guilty pleasures is watching home improvement shows on cable channels. The shows that have the catchier titles are always the most appealing to me. Titles like “Fixer Upper” or “Good Bones” always caught my eye. The only problem with most shows is that they focus on what the house looks like atContinue reading “A Restoration Project”

Overcoming Obstacles

Life will inevitably present challenges and doubts that may tempt us to believe we are incapable. These feelings can arise from internal struggles, external voices, or physical limitations that hinder our ability to embrace God’s plan fully. Whether these obstacles are self-imposed or caused by others, God calls on us to trust Him. When weContinue reading “Overcoming Obstacles”

Becoming A Church That Builds

As God established the church, the primary objective was to share with the people the loving and saving message of Jesus with the world. However the salvation narrative was never to stop with the individual, but was intended to continue to be shared with the world. In our eyes, we see people like Billy GrahamContinue reading “Becoming A Church That Builds”

Strong Hands and Clear Vision

Often, when I walk around my neighborhood on trash day, especially after they have picked up trash, there will be scraps on the street that fell out of the can as it was picked up by the truck. Most of the time, I look at that trash and shake my head, thinking about how itContinue reading “Strong Hands and Clear Vision”

It Always Starts With A Prayer

In a world often inundated with unsettling news, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed, especially when those events strike close to home. We have an emotional and physical response when the news hits close to home. Our bodies and minds react, but before the waves of despair take hold, we have a powerful tool: prayer. ThroughContinue reading “It Always Starts With A Prayer”

Not Your Dad’s Prosperity Gospel

The Gospel has been manipulated to suggest that we follow Jesus for personal gain. The history of the church in the world is full of people who used the Gospel to enrich their wealth and power, and unfortunately, this pattern continues today. The Prosperity Gospel in the United States is alive and well; we canContinue reading “Not Your Dad’s Prosperity Gospel”

Watch Out!

The church should strive to follow Paul’s example by living obedient, sacrificial, and loving lives to spread the message of God and bring peace and unity to the world. Paul’s final words to the church in Rome, serve to help us navigate the obstacles and challenges faced by the church in the 21st century. ItContinue reading “Watch Out!”

Building Up Our Community

We, as a united community, are called to build a safe and encouraging environment where everyone feels valued and included. Our mission is not just a theoretical ideal, but a practical call to action, inspired by the enduring themes found in various aspects of our culture and faith. It is a collective responsibility that weContinue reading “Building Up Our Community”

We Serve Without Judgment

Memorial Day serves as a poignant reminder for many, not merely as a day off from work, but as a sacred moment to honor those who have sacrificed their lives for freedom. In the Christian faith, this concept of sacrifice is deeply entwined with the teachings of Jesus Christ, who called His followers to liveContinue reading “We Serve Without Judgment”

Love One Another: The Remix

There is an eternal fighting between people, which tends to pull our eyes, ears, and minds toward the conflict. We see fighting in politics constantly, leading to deep divisions between our leaders, and fights create wedges between people over meaningless things like movies and sports teams. Unfortunately, division sparks within the church over non-essential dogma.Continue reading “Love One Another: The Remix”