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Into the Light Part 4 Easter Sunday

Everyone is faced with the question: “Who is God?” Some are vague saying, “He is nothing, or He is in everything, or we are god, or there...

04/20/19 - 04/21/19

Into the Light Part 3 John 17:20-26

If I were honest, left to myself, I would live my life entirely self-absorbed…but I’m not sure that it would achieve what I really long for. ...

04/13/19 - 04/14/19

Into the Light Part 2 John 17:6-19

How do we reflect God’s glory to others? It certainly is not done by impressive strokes of Christian service, or by smiles and glorious...

04/06/19 - 04/07/19

Into the Light | Part 1, John 17:1-5

This is the greatest prayer ever recorded. Just before Jesus lays down His life on the cross, we get the chance to listen in as God the Son speaks...

03/30/19 - 03/31/19

1 Thessalonians 5:16-24

We can choose joy! “What…are you crazy? Don’t be disingenuous.” “Whoever said that, obviously has never really suffered.” This weekend...

03/23/19 - 03/24/19

1 Thessalonians 5:12-15

At times we can have a love/hate relationship to our church experiences. What should the expectations be? Encouraging groups are awesome! It’s...

03/16/19 - 03/17/19

1 Thessalonians 5:1-11

On the last day of 1999 I flew from New York to Vienna. The plane was almost empty, so I stretched out on five seats and just slept the night...

03/09/19 - 03/10/19

1 Thessalonians 4:13-18

Be encouraged today! The return of Christ could come at any moment. If you are in Christ, you will rise to a destiny that is almost...

03/02/19 - 03/03/19

1 Thessalonians 4:1-12

Are you curious what God’s will for your life is? What should you be doing with your life? What path should you take? What kind of work should...

02/23/19 - 02/24/19

1 Thessalonians 3:1-13

How do you become something? Doesn’t it take intentional training over time? Whether you want to become a pilot, or an accountant, you need...

02/16/19 - 02/17/19

1 Thessalonians 2:13-20

Most people don’t like conflict; face-to-face that is. (Online, anything goes). Speaking of conflict. If you accept God’s word, then it...

02/09/19 - 02/10/19

1 Thessalonians 2:1-12

What you say and do matters! Paul probably thought his trip to Thessalonica was a failure, but in reality it was foundational to Christianity...

02/02/19 - 02/03/19

1 Thessalonians 1:4-10

What does it mean to be “…loved by God…” (1 Thess. 1:4a)? How do we reconcile that with our afflictions? Perhaps being loved by God has...

01/26/19 - 01/27/19

1Thessalonians 1:1-3

Have you noticed the temperature of rhetoric rising in our country? People have strong opinions ranging from politics to religion, sexuality and...

01/19/19 - 01/20/19

Solitude

Extrovert: “Solitude is punishment.” Mother of young children: “Solitude would be wonderful.” Choleric: “I meet God when I am actively...

01/12/19 - 01/13/19

Caring Relationships

Whenever a new year rolls around I get a little reflective. I try to ask, “What does God really care about…?” I know God is love, and as a...

01/05/19 - 01/06/19

Resolution Realignment

Happy 2019! The new year brings an exciting sense of fresh beginnings. At the same time, most resolutions begin with the wrong end in mind, and...

12/29/18 - 12/30/18

A Love Like This

Merry Christmas! I’m so excited about the Christmas Eve services coming up! Please pray about inviting someone to one of them. I’m going to...

12/23/18 - 12/24/18

Joy & Vows

Twenty-five years ago, on Christmas Eve, I asked Jen to marry me! I was ready to make a wedding vow based on the value I saw in her. It’s...

12/15/18 - 12/16/18

Peace

The tree is up. You’re sitting fireside, enjoying the glow of dimmed lights and quiet music. For a moment you get a sense of peace and then...

12/08/18 - 12/09/18