Lighthouses have long been romanticized, and probably with good reason. Imagine being a sailor, out on a dark, stormy sea. You know you’re close to land – or should be
Read moreThere's An App for That (Eph 5:15-21)
A house with small children would never pass an OSHA inspection. I’m a light sleeper, and anytime my kids make a noise, I’m up to check on them. Getting from
Read moreBiblical Lessons From a Chick Flick (Eph. 4:26-27)
In the movie, Hitch, Will Smith plays a cynical matchmaker, who views love as a science. In the opening monologue, he describes the “basic principles” of romance. But it’s a
Read moreWhat Do You Want Most?
Ever watch the show, Intervention? It’s a story of families who – together with a trained professional – stage an intervention as a last-ditch effort to save a family member
Read moreWhy We Don't Admit That The Emperor Has No Clothes
It’s late Sunday night, and my almost-three-year-old little girl just crawled out of bed for the second time tonight. She wanted another bedtime story, and she’s pretty hard for me
Read moreLittle Big League
The following is a post from Pastor Phil’s personal blog that was particularly good and relevant to our study of the body in Ephesians 4. Last night my son hit
Read moreRecognizing Wolves in Sheep's Clothing
My oldest girl is about to turn 3, and she’s just beginning to dip her toes into the “why, Daddy?” stage, I think. You know what I’m talking about: the
Read moreParent & Child Dedication Service
We will be holding a parent and child dedication service on May 22. If you, or someone you know, would like to participate please contact one of our staff for
Read moreImpossible is Nothing (Ephesians 4:7-10)
Have you ever faced a truly impossible situation – one that seemed way past the point of no return? For example: what went through Jairus’ head when he was told
Read moreWith Great Power Comes Great Responsibility (Ephesians 4:7-13)
In the 2002 movie Spiderman, Peter Parker, a nerdy high school senior on a field trip gets bit by a radioactive spider. Shortly afterward, he discovers he’s got a number
Read moreMany Parts, One Whole (Ephesians 4:1-6)
Marching bands have always amazed me. If you ever played in band or orchestra in school, you know what I mean. The trumpet music I played in mid school never
Read morePatience (Ephesians 4:1-3)
We had some great family reunions when I was growing up. Like probably most people, my feelings before large family gatherings were always mixed. I was always excited …but at
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