“Because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance.” James 1:3 NIVI don’t know about you, but when my faith is being tested, “YAY, I’m building perseverance!” is not usually my fir...  Read More

I have to admit that Small Group Sunday is one of my favorite Sunday’s. It is a time to see just how active the church is and what it has to offer. When I moved here almost 4 years ago, what was offer...  Read More

Sabbath means to stop our normal day to day routine. To stop is a way to worship God. Pastor Pete spoke about his sabbatical in Spain at The Camino De Santiago, which is a walking and cycling route in...  Read More

But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses...”Acts 1:8I think sometimes, without even realizing it, we create expectations for God.If I’m following Him,...  Read More

But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.”2 Peter 3:18I have never planted a garden.Well, at least not successfully enough to confidently call myself a gardener.But I un...  Read More

“Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a huge crowd of witnesses to the life of faith, letus strip off every weight that slows us down, especially the sin that so easily trips us up. And let us r...  Read More

Be still, and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth.Psalm 46:10Search me, O God, and know my heart; try me, and know my thoughts; and see if there be ...  Read More

Scripture: Hebrews 6:13-20, 7:22-28, 8:10-13Have you ever caught yourself treating your relationship with God like a checklist?Read your Bible. Pray. Be kind. Don't do this. Don't do that.While those ...  Read More

"Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us, to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generatio...  Read More

I’m currently reading The Odyssey by Homer, the Emily Wilson translation. I read The Odyssey in high school, but it was so long ago that I hardly remember anything about it. With the new movie by Chri...  Read More

"The Lord is my Shepherd [to feed, to guide and to shield me], I shall not want. He lets me lie down in green pastures; He leads me beside the still and quiet waters. He refreshes and restores my soul...  Read More

Search me, God, and know my heart; test me and know my anxious thoughts. See if there is any offensive way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting. Psalm 139:23–24___________________________________...  Read More