"Give praise to the LORD, proclaim his name; make known among the nations what he has done." Psalm 105:1
How do you measure success in this life? Our American way of thinking leads us to believe that we've only experienced success when a desired outcome is achieved. Businesses are said to be successful when the money is flowing in and more employees are being hired. And, sadly, many churches measure success based on the …
Here are some of our favorite books we read and podcasts we listened to in 2016: KRISTEN'S BOOKS: 1. The Pastor's Wife by Gloria Furman I picked up this book at a conference Corey and I went to early in the year. I'd never heard of Gloria Furman and didn't know what to expect as …
As we approach Christmas, we are offered a season to reflect on the breathtaking mystery of the virgin who conceived and bore a son who was to be called Immanuel – which means God with us (Matthew 1:23). How perplexing it is to consider the intricacies of God becoming flesh and dwelling among men (John …
“What has your ear in your daily life? If it’s not God and His Word you will grow complacent.” This statement was made by our preacher during last week’s sermon, and it rings particularly true in my life. Looking back I can clearly see that every time I’ve grown complacent in my spiritual walk, it …
Over the past several years there has been an explosion of conversation about millennials leaving the church, and the statistics are pretty daunting. For instance, millennials (those born from approx. 1980-2000) represent the largest group of religiously unaffiliated people in the U.S. While there are many in the millennial category who have never attended church …
Around two years ago I became a parent, and since that time I've learned more lessons than I can count. Much of what I've learned has been difficult to accept, mostly because as I attempt to raise a helpless little human, my own selfishness is brought to the surface. Ouch. Without question one of the …
People from every corner of the USA are watching and waiting with anticipation to see how Donald Trump, as our president, will lead this country. Will he go down in history as a good president or as a bad one? Will he follow through on his promises? Will he bring unity to our nation? Many …
The election is over, the campaigns are over, some are overjoyed, some are extremely disheartened. Many are bragging as if their team just won the World Series, while others are grieving as if their life is over. If you voted for Trump, this is not a win for your team and a loss for the …
Every year I put these cute Halloween stickers on the candy we pass out to trick-or-treaters. The stickers are wonderful conversation-starters and are a great way to be a Gospel light to your neighborhood. I thought I would share them with you! Just click on each link to get a PDF version of the stickers. …
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We all hear many ideas and opinions about what is considered to be good and wise in our world today. But how can we truly know what is good and wise in a culture that's oozing with relativism and pragmatism at every turn? The way in which we answer that question will reveal our worldview …
Proclaim His Name 