After grumbling in my spirit over our ridiculously full social schedule for this first week of December, I felt like a total hypocrite. I had just done a podcast with a friend the day before, encouraging families in our church to keep their celebrations Christ-focused and to streamline their calendars and plans when necessary in order to honor Christ in every detail of this busy season. To be honest, it’s a fight. No matter what season of life we are in, keeping our celebrati

What a gift for a pastor--12 books. Well, I’m certain some pastors would prefer gift cards or free babysitters, but I would always take the books. Now, like every book lover, I have more books than I have time to read. Additionally, that fact will not stop me from buying more books in the days ahead. Reading is a great way to see how others have worshiped God and put their ideas out to encourage people to worship with them. Every December I feel the reflection of “I wish I ha

As a worship pastor, it is a great desire for me to see our congregation grow and flourish as Christ leads His church. If we want to see passionate worship in the hearts and lives of our people, we must first be growing daily in our walk with the Lord. “Spiritual growth” is a phrase that can be used a lot and, to be honest, is very vague. I would guess that it is something we all would want but might not know how to do. I hope to give and explain three things needed for every

Summer is finally here! The pollen attack of 2025 has slowed, and the top is off the Jeep! What will you do during your summer? With many...

Scripture Romans 10:13–15, 17 For everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved. How then will they call on Him in whom they...

I’ve heard a lot of people over the years use the terms “discipleship” and “mentorship” interchangeably. I’ve experienced both, as well...

Praying doesn’t come easily to me. Maybe you can relate. Like Pastor John once admitted of himself, “my mind is constantly going.” Much...

When you hear the phrase “godly example,” someone’s name probably comes to mind. Maybe it’s a mentor, a pastor, a parent, or a faithful...

How does one really get to the point where they see death as gain as Paul did? Much of our culture works hard at delaying death or even...

Have you ever wondered why we pray, especially since ( not if ) God is sovereign.     First, let’s explain what God being sovereign...

The past nine weeks, I’ve had the chance to preach through Ruth. Just a short four chapters, it would be easy to overlook this book in...

Click on the button below to access the Sermon Slides for March 2, 2025: Love Story Ruth 4:13-21

A couple weeks ago, we were honored to be the sending church for two families who have decided to follow the call on their lives to share...

Our church recently walked through biblical roles in the church and home, but the messages may have left you wondering about those in...

The term small group is tossed around many facets of life. Nonetheless, it’s most often used in the church setting as a method of...