by Deb Eisenbrown I first experienced grief when I was 12.  My dad, only 50, died of a sudden heart attack.  I remember feeling the horrible sense of “no more” and “absolute absence”.  No more hugs – no more long talks.  He wouldn’t be there to teach me about boys.  […]

by Josef Varga, Operations Director Have you ever heard the phrase, “Practice makes perfect”? If you have, you have likely heard the sly reply, “no, no… perfect practice makes perfect.” Though we might roll our eyes at the ‘perfect practice’ guy (or we might even be that guy!), there is […]

Grant Kaul, Senior Pastor The things which you have heard from me in the presence of many witnesses, entrust these to faithful men who will be able to teach others also. 2 Timothy 2:2 How many apps do you have on your smartphone?  Of course, you can add or subtract […]

Ryan McCreery, Associate Pastor For as long as I have been serving as a pastor in the local church, one question often pops up: Why should I become a member of a church? Many times, those asking this question are fairly new to the congregation, may be beginning to connect […]