Posts from 2026
What Do You Notice?
It’s honestly pretty easy to be impressed by people. We naturally notice confidence, success, charisma, talent, appearance, money, influence — all the things our culture constantly tells us matter. Even in church, we can subtly give more attention to the polished speaker, the successful family, the talented musician, or the person who seems to “have it together.” Meanwhile, quieter or struggling people can become almost invisible. The problem is that Scripture repeatedly tells us that God does not see people How COVID has affected us
The Darkroom
There is a kind of stress that comes from real situations we are walking through. Bills need paid. Diagnoses happen. Relationships get strained. Life can genuinely feel heavy sometimes. But there is another kind of stress we often create ourselves — the stress of “what if.” What if this goes wrong? What if they are upset with me? What if I fail? What if something bad happens? What if I’m not enough? We can spend so much time worrying about How COVID has affected us
Happy Mother’s Day
This Sunday is Mother’s Day in the United States. A day to celebrate our mothers and their endless sacrifices for us. The local post office has a hanging that says: “Mothers are like buttons; they hold everything together.” None of us would be there without our mothers. So in tribute to moms, here are a few blessings from the Bible. Be sure to take time this Sunday to honor and appreciate your mother. Send her a card. Call her on How COVID has affected us
There’s A Ghost Out There!
I heard a new term this week. It’s called “ghostworking.” Now, when I describe it for you, you are probably going to have someone come to mind from your past who definitely was ghostworking. It is described as someone who walks around the office carrying a notebook, looking busy, while being very unproductive, if productive at all. You know that person, don’t you? The one you end up doing his or her work for them because they don’t get it How COVID has affected us
Fishers of Men
There will be a lot of early mornings at ponds and streams in the coming months. People showing up, putting in the time, and hoping for something to bite. And if you’ve ever done it, you know—it doesn’t always work out the way you want. Sometimes you wait a long time and come up empty. Scripture actually meets us right there. “Come, follow me,” Jesus said, “and I will send you out to fish for people.” — Matthew 4:19 Jesus used something How COVID has affected us
Steady in the Storm
It has been a heavy week for so many in our community. The rain has not seemed to let up, and many of you have been battling flooded basements, running pumps for days, and watching the water rise with weary hearts. Add to that the thunderstorm last night—the kind that shakes the windows and wakes you from sleep—and it’s no surprise that conversations have turned toward fear, uncertainty, and even questions about the end times. Moments like these have a How COVID has affected us
Following Jesus
Tonight, I’m kicking off a new series with the youth on ‘Following Jesus’. Following Jesus is not simply about believing certain truths, it’s about living a transformed life. When Jesus called His first disciples, He didn’t hand them a list of rules or a detailed plan. He gave a simple invitation: “Follow Me”. That same invitation is extended to us today. To follow Jesus means to walk in relationship with Him daily. It is a journey shaped by trust, surrender, How COVID has affected us
Upcoming Sanctuary Renovation Project
Dear Church Family, We are thrilled to share some exciting developmentsregarding the future of our church facilities. After much prayer, discussion, and visionary planning, we are preparing to launch a comprehensive renovation project designed to enhance the worship experience for everyone. Beginning later this year, Phase One of our sanctuary transformation will include several innovative upgrades. Among the highlights: In addition, we are exploring the possibility of installing a subtle “sermon countdown clock” visible only to the pastoral staff… though we How COVID has affected us
Strategy & Action
The Morning Dive I share on Facebook each day is currently focused on the book of Proverbs. The Proverbs are, for the most part, an assorted array of truths and I would say prophecy. If you do this, then this will happen. Many of the chapters in Proverbs, if you were to summarize each one, would read similarly. Usually something about being foolish, something about being wise, something about being a hard worker, and something about being seduced by temptation. A week and a How COVID has affected us
In Between Seasons
We had a few days where it felt like spring had finally arrived. The sun was out, the air warmed up, and it seemed like winter had finally loosened its grip. And then, just as quickly, the cold returned. Snow fell again, reminding us that seasons don’t change as cleanly or quickly as we’d like. That’s not just true of the weather—it’s true of our spiritual lives too. There are moments where it feels like God is bringing change. We How COVID has affected us
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