We all face giants in life. Some of them are giants in the form of people who are just larger than life who seem to be better than us at everything. Then there are the giants of our work load from which we just can seem to dig out. Other giants can be our finances…
What is this thing called Epiphany? And why is it so important? This week we continue moving from cradle to cross with a visit from the Wisemen. So what’s the point of their visit and what does it mean for us? Listen as Pastor Derrick shares the importance of this day in the life of…
There are three small words that many of us say and many of us long to hear. These three words are some of the most powerful words in our language that when put together can change someone’s perspective on life. As powerful as these words are, in our lives as married couples, we don’t always…
On the twelfth day of Christmas my true love gave to me twelve drummers drumming. As we wrap up our Christmas journey, we sit at the feet of those who have gone before us. One of the tenants of the Christian faith is called the Apostles’ Creed. It is a statement of faith that sums…
On the eleventh day of Christmas my true love gave to me eleven pipers piping. Throughout our journey through the 12 days of Christmas, some have made a lot of sense and others have been a little more of a stretch to connect the gift with the meaning. This is one that makes a lot…
On the tenth day of Christmas my true love gave to me ten lords a leaping. On this the tenth day of Christmas much of our nation us blanketed by colder than normal temperatures. Snow storm warnings are hitting the east coast. Even Florida is expecting a freeze. It seems like we’re in the throws…
This week we began a new sermon series titled Cradle to Cross to Crown. Over the next many weeks we’ll be looking at the steps of Jesus as he goes from humble beginnings to terrifying ends to earn our glorious crown. This message revolves around the events of the 8th day of Christmas, Jesus’ naming and…
On the ninth day of Christmas my true love gave to me nine ladies dancing On the ninth day of Christmas we celebrate a gift that has a couple of different thoughts behind it. Some say that this day is a celebration of the nine classes of angels. While this is possible, I believe there…
As we begin a New Year today, I have to let you in on a struggle. The struggle is that I start each year with the best of intentions. I spend time reading my bible reading plan, but have a hard time making it through the entire year. My desire fades part way through the…
On the eighth day of Christmas my true love gave to me Eight maids a milking. Throughout this post-Christmas journey, we’ve been looking at the word of the famous 12 Days of Christmas song. Each morning we dive into another meaning hidden behind the silly and often awkward gift we are to receive. Today is…
