Church Family—I invite you to join me beginning today in praying daily and preparing for our upcoming Good News Sunday on October 12. You might be thinking: Isn’t every Sunday a Good News Sunday? Of c...  Read More

I love the words and tune of the hymn Grace Greater Than Our Sin (Johnston, 1910). It has such a great cadence, and those that learned it as a child can probably hum its chorus in their head from memo...  Read More

Our days are filled with noise. From the moment we awaken each morning to the moment we drift off to sleep each night, we sift through a barrage of never-ending sounds. We hear the alarm, the shower w...  Read More

When I was growing up, my family would often go to Crested Butte, Colorado in the summertime for vacation. It’s such a beautiful place to enjoy the wonders of God’s creation. One of our favorite activ...  Read More

“Only be careful, and watch yourselves closely so that you do not forget the things your eyes have seen or let them fade from your heart as long as you live. Teach them to your children and to their c...  Read More

Many times, we achieve things by our merit: we may earn a promotion or position because of our qualifications, or we might deserve respect and recognition in some circles because of our accomplishment...  Read More

“I was hungry and you fed me, I was naked and you clothed me, I was an outsider and you welcomed me...” Jesus called His disciples blessed by His heavenly Father, and it left them confused about when ...  Read More

Do you ever feel like you’ve lost focus? Like one minute you’re steady, sure, even confident in what the Lord has for you, and then the next you’re off track and unsure how you even got there? I’ve be...  Read More

In the stillness of the forest we are reminded of God’s greatness. As I reached Wheeler Peak, I saw God’s presence in creation. As the sun rose and spilled into the sky, I was in awe of its beauty, an...  Read More

At Falls Creek, our camp pastor challenged us to “treasure the gospel.” Ever since that message, I’ve been reflecting on Jesus’ words about storing up treasure in heaven. That challenge prompted me to...  Read More

This summer, I’m serving as the College and Young Adult Intern, and one of my favorite opportunities so far has been leading a book study over Practicing the Way by John Mark Comer. This book invites ...  Read More

In John 8:36, Jesus says, “So if the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed.” This freedom is not about doing whatever we please, but it is about being released from the bondage of sin that captur...  Read More