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 […]

Jennifer Kattner, Office Manager “Trust in Him at all times, O people; pour out your heart before Him; God is a refuge for us.” ~Psalm 6:8 During the most recent summer Olympics, I happened upon a television channel that was airing the track and field trials for the paralympic games. I […]

By Grant Kaul, Senior Pastor “For I am mindful of the sincere faith within you, which first dwelt in your grandmother Lois and your mother Eunice, and I am sure that it is in you as well.” 2 Timothy 1:5 Words of affirmation are like oxygenated blood to tired muscles.  […]

By Grant Kaul, Senior Pastor Now as they observed the confidence of Peter and John and understood that they were uneducated and untrained men, they were amazed, and began to recognize them as having been with Jesus. Acts 4:13 Confidence in Christ gives us the strength to be calm in […]

By Grant Kaul, Senior Pastor “Trust in the Lord with all your heart and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make your paths straight.” Proverbs 3:5-6 Dependence upon God assures us of His guidance in life. If we are following Jesus, […]

By Grant Kaul, Senior Pastor “Rejoice always; pray without ceasing; in everything give thanks; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.” 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 Gratitude is the gift that keeps on giving. Have you considered just how great a difference gratitude makes in a person’s life?  The […]