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The title of this article asks a reflective question. The Bible's expansive history, variety of content, and different culture make it a challenging book to understand. So, could you explain it to someone? Say you had ten minutes to break it down and explain the Bib... Keep Reading

Luke 9:51-53 Call to Courage The other day I pulled out my DVD copy of the 2007 movie, “The Kingdom,” and watched it. Again.  I cannot tell you how many times I have watched the movie but draws me like a bird to its nest. The story involves a ter... Keep Reading

Our teens are going through a study in our morning Sunday School class about “How to Read the Bible.” As I’ve been preparing and studying for this series, I came across some inspiring quotes about the Bible. https://www.crosswalk.com/faith/spiritual... Keep Reading

A New Year can bring a lot of baggage, like holiday debt regret. Yes, I meant that to rhyme. Or, what about holiday waist-line regret? The New Year can also bring the baggage of unfulfilled hopes and dreams. Or, perhaps the weight of consequence of last year's poor de... Keep Reading

1 John 1:11-14 A Church in Crisis The book of 1 John arises out of a crisis in a local church.  Certain prominent members had come to deny Jesus’ deity and had left the congregation.  John’s language suggests that the defection may ha... Keep Reading

Pastor Kevin gave a quote of Charles Spurgeon a few weeks ago and it has stuck with me. “Visit many good books but live in the Bible.” This has led me to be more critical what I read and what art I “consume.” I love a good story. I especially l... Keep Reading

A few years ago I remember reading an article challenging dads to exercise some creativity in leading their homes at Christmas time. Since then, we've attempted a couple which happen to fit in the busy schedule of our lives. Some examples include: a specific time aw... Keep Reading

Resources from our technology seminar on 11/29: Sites/Articles Stats used in seminar: https://www.bankmycell.com/blog/smartphone-addiction/ Tech workers raising their kids tech free: https://www.businessinsider.com/silicon-valley-parents-raising-their-kids-tech-f... Keep Reading

These 13 Thanksgiving questions were posted by speaker and author Paul Tripp this week in his email communication. They are too good not to share and I hope they will help you think deeply about Thanksgiving! Would the people who live nearest to you characterize ... Keep Reading

Luke 4:38-5:11 Getting Our Attention When God calls a man for particular service, he shreds his everyday world.  Luke 4:38-5:11 records a series of three miracles by Jesus.  During the first two, Jesus’ disciples just take everything in. &... Keep Reading