All good comes from God. Regardless of the circumstances, full dependence starts with “my soul, wait in silence” (v. 5). Matthew Henry explains that this means our soul “says nothing against what He d...  Read More

As a young boy, I was in a hurry for lots of things—like to stay up late with no curfew or to involve myself in adult activities way before they were appropriate—but nothing could compare to my impati...  Read More

Have you ever done things your own way but they didn’t turn out exactly how you had planned? You knew there was probably a better way (like praying to God for direction), yet you felt like your way wa...  Read More

Last night, my daughter’s soccer team won their fourteenth straight game to advance to the final four in Tapps Division IV women’s soccer. It was an incredible match against Lutheran South, a team we ...  Read More

Amid Hosea’s call to the Israelites, we find one of Scripture's most persistent messages: a call to return to God, anchored in love and justice. This verse reminds us of the heart of our relationship ...  Read More

Waiting on God in the face of personal hurt or after someone has wronged you can feel like one of the hardest things we are called to do as Christians. Our natural reaction is to seek justice or worse...  Read More

It took some coaxing for me to agree to see Inside Out 2. I sobbed through the first Inside Out, so I expected some tears from the sequel as well. Afterall, it’s a story exploring how our emotions imp...  Read More

Living under a roof where we and our loved ones are protected is a blessing. Being surrounded by a loving, caring community such as our church fellowship is also a blessing. But, wonderful as they are...  Read More

As children, many of us learn to hold a grudge until we get to taste the satisfaction of revenge. The older we get, the more bitter that “sweet revenge” can taste. You might wonder why, but still cont...  Read More

Dear Church Family, This weekend, we will look at our next installment of Psalm 37 and "Still Standing." The call for our lives is to “Do Good.” It’s a simple principle, and I believe you are going to...  Read More

Have you ever watched a movie where the protagonist undergoes an intense transformation, all condensed into a short motivational montage? Flashes of sweat-drenched training. Moments of perseverance. G...  Read More

Moses and the Israelites have been on a journey through the wilderness. The Israelites managed to turn an eleven-day camping trek (Deuteronomy 1:2) into a forty-year trial. Now, they were just east of...  Read More