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To The Dreamers

I’ve been blessed with some pretty good eyesight. As a matter of fact my eye doctor has instructed me that I don’t even need to come every year. But not everyone has the same eye condition. As a matter of fact, I’m the only one in my house that doesn’t need glasses for one reason or another. As we think about eyes, I’m reminded of a condition known as nearsightedness. It’s a condition in which the up close things are clear while things that are far in the distance are blurry. I believe this is telling of our lives on a regular basis, not just our eyesight.  Continue reading

Whisper

It was about six o’clock and in our house that means it’s just about supper time. The food was ready. The table had been set. Drinks were in cups and the only thing left was to call the children to come and get it. But not so fast! Have you ever had one of those moments when you just thought a little peace and quiet wouldn’t hurt anything? Well this was one of those nights. We considered ear plugs and eating by ourselves but that wouldn’t really be great parenting. Continue reading

Losing Control

Confession time: I’m a control freak. And not just a minor version of this either. I’m a Type-A control freak. Being a control freak doesn’t mean that I’m always in control or that it even has to be all my way. It just means that I have a tendency to look at the outcomes of a situation before they happen. I work diligently to anticipate problems and create solutions before they become problems.  Continue reading

I AM

This week we pull one from the archives. The song is I AM. It’s a song about the power of the one who holds us when we can’t hold on ourselves. Yesterday was Easter. It’s the day that made this song more powerful. It was the day of hope and joy beyond explaining.  Continue reading

Cradle to Cross in 7 Words

The best word in the entire language is “nothing.” Listen this week as Pastor Derrick shares the power of nothing. This Easter our prayer for you is that you realize that “nothing” matters. 

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Good Friday

Death is all around us. But there’s a greater reality even in the face of death. It’s the reality that Jesus is Lord. So how do we reconcile Jesus is Lord with the fact that he died and for that matter that we will die too? How does Jesus’ death affect my own death, no matter how far off that may be? 

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Jesus emptied himself to feed my soul.

What do you do when the tank runs low? Not the one on your car but the tank of your soul. How do you refuel your soul? We all suffer from this soul emptiness at times. The struggles of life wear at us until we have nothing left to give. So where do you go? How do you refill your empty soul? Listen as Pastor Derrick shares how Jesus can fill your empty soul. 

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Opinions

While out to dinner not too long ago, I noticed how the people at the table asked to have their food cooked. Some like their steak well done, almost like a hockey puck. Others prefer to cook just long enough to make sure it’s no longer alive. Then there are those who like to have theirs cooked with just enough pink remaining that the juices fill your mouth when you eat it. We don’t get upset when someone wants a medium rare steak. We could care less if someone wants theirs dry and tough.  Continue reading

He Lives

This week we experience highs and lows. The beauty of spring sunshine is all too often overshadowed by the sogginess of rain clouds. Our days are joyful then sad and back again. Life is all too often like a rollercoaster that we didn’t want to ride! None of us begged to be born. None of us begged for the struggles in life. None of us pleaded for the challenges we face. So how do you manage when the pressures of life seem overwhelming?  Continue reading

I AM

This week is a powerful week for people who call themselves Christians. We spend extra time in worship. We prep for Easter. We pause to reflect. We clean the house for the gatherings we’ll host with family and friends. We put in a few extra hours at church but it is so worth it! Continue reading

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