Why I Love the Church
April 30, 2026 | Rob Bloss
When it comes to people’s experience with church, I’ve heard countless stories of disappointment, betrayal, hurt, confusion or neglect. I get it. After 45 years of attending church as a Christian, most of those serving as a pastor, I...
Love Works Outward
April 23, 2026 | Matt Angell
This Sunday is Love Works Outward. In case you have never heard of it, it is a Sunday that we spend our time in worship of our Lord, serving others in our community. Last year, we served at 12 different sites; this year, we have 21 projects that...
Sabbath Rest
April 15, 2026 | Melissa Riggs
I remember the first time I heard a sermon on practicing Sabbath. I was a young mom with three small children at home. I ran my own business and had multiple irons in the fire. Rest was not something I knew how to do, ever. The Sunday morning I...
Abundance
April 9, 2026 | Carrie Henry
There she was—a perfect little blue bloom with rich green leaves—growing right in the middle of a patch of gravel. My breath caught. Both awe and sadness at the sight. The little blue flower a vivid image of beauty emerging through...
The Last Lesson
April 2, 2026 | Kevin Perry
When you read the Gospels closely, one thing jumps out: the writers spend a huge amount of space on the final week of Jesus’ life. They clearly saw Holy Week as the heart of the story. For example, Matthew uses almost 30 percent of his...