The Word became flesh and blood, and moved into the neighborhood. – John 1:14 MSG In our house, we have a chalkboard that rests upon the mantle above...

I can’t believe Thanksgiving is just around the corner. Thanksgiving is one of my favorite holidays because it contains a lot of really joyful memories.  It also brings...

Dear church family, It has been such a whirlwind being back with you after the birth of our son, Simon! I hope most of you have had a...

Kids this month are learning about how we can respond to God in every season of life with seasonal themed sermons.  You are invited to our summer themed...

So he came to a town in Samaria called Sychar, near the plot of ground Jacob had given to his son Joseph. Jacob’s well was there, and Jesus,...

This summer, the teens are going through the Psalms. Each week they receive a “take-home sheet” that has reading prompts and a way to engage with the Scripture...

On Saturday, May 31st, we held our first Butterfly Celebration.  Anyone whose story has been touched by the experience of miscarriage, stillbirth, or infant loss were invited to...

RISKY? WHAT IS THE RISKIEST THING YOU HAVE EVER DONE? Does Jesus ever asked us to do something that would be considered “iffy?” Have you done or attempted...

Early on the first day of the week, while it was still dark, Mary Magdalene went to the tomb and saw that the stone had been removed from...

Last week, the middle schoolers and I reflected on a passage of Scripture that has been a part of my personal Scripture study time as of late. In...

While writing this, I am looking at the last details needed for the Kids Baptism Class coming up on Sunday, February 9th. Each week when I send out...

On Being a Worthy Worshiper This opening illustration is actually from my own experience. Not that long ago I was standing in the congregation of a Nazarene church,...

Therefore confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous person is powerful and effective....

I’ve been reflecting the past couple weeks on my own sermon from July 28th. That sounds silly. Why would a pastor reflect on their own sermon? Isn’t it...