Surprised by Joy
May 14, 2026 | Chad Vinson
It was my junior year in college. I had taken some intentional action steps to grow in my faith. I was surrounding myself with those who genuinely cared about my spiritual development. I didn’t realize it at the time, but not only had I...
The Influence You Cannot Measure
May 7, 2026 | Sammy Rios
Josie, Tammy, Alex, Melinda, Kelle, Kathy…some of the names of mothers who have indelibly influenced the man I am today. Women I praise God for and who I am thinking of as I write this. Charles Spurgeon once wrote: “Fathers and...
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...