What’s Your Stance?

Over the next several weeks we are going to explore the concept of prayer. We will look at prayer, what it is, what it means for us and others, and hopefully we will address some ofyour ideas/questions.   We will start with learning about our stance.  ...

It Is What It Is

We hope you had a great Easter and have been able to experience resurrection in your lives this week. If you were able to be with us on Easter, I hope you found the service meaningful and memorable! Hopefully, you were able to walk away with this phrase in mind,...

Easter

Jesus was the ultimate influencer. His life went viral. He Managed the Trolls throughout his entire three years of public ministry and in doing so, influenced in such a way that it changed not just individuals but ultimately the world. He lived a life not caring about...

Good Friday

When I was in seminary, some of my classes would be 9 hours in duration, giving an hour for lunch. That’s a long time for any of us to sit still. To pass the time I’d draw boxes on my paper and every five minutes color them in. When there were less empty...

Are you willing to embrace the pattern?

Do you like patterns? For some, it’s a fun challenge to identify a pattern, figuring it out. For others it’s a nuisance and unnecessary. Whether we like patterns or not, they are undeniable in life. And as we evolve as a species we learn more and more...

Are you doing anything that makes your stomach hurt?

My stomach is a great gauge of my anxiety. Anytime anything difficult is going on, there is truly a “pit” in my stomach. Ever have that feeling? How does your anxiety manifest itself? When Jesus began his ministry, the focus was on experiencing the Kingdom...

Riding Into the Storm

Sometimes we can prepare for storms. Like snow in the south . . . you know there is a hint of it coming weeks ahead of time. Then, it is breaking news leading into it, during it, and then reports following, as well. There is a mad rush to the grocery store, no bread...

Egging as an Altar

First off, THANK YOU! Holy cow the ways you were “the church” last Sunday! Whether you supported it financially by buying off the Amazon wishlist, through your generosity and offerings to West, or by egging kid’s houses, you made a difference. You...