In the last post I introduced the book Five Challenges of the Once and Future Church by Loren B. Mead. The first challenge we dealt with was the challenge of ownership of the ministry of the church. You can read more about that here. The second challenge that Mead introduces is the challenge of structure. He spends…
Love is a weird word. We can love pizza and our spouse all at the same time and use the same word to describe it. Listen as Pastor Derrick explains how love isn’t what you think it is. Check out the latest message!
Several years ago I read a book that struck a nerve, but I did with it what I do all too often. After reading it, I just put it on the shelf and seemingly forgot about it. Well, I forgot until the other day when I was writing my article for the church newsletter. Then…
We all have a father, but we don’t always have the same view of fathers. Some fathers are great while others take advantage of their families. Listen this week as Pastor Derrick introduces you to a different way of looking at this word father. Check out the latest message!
If you’ve been married for any length of time, you’ve undoubtedly run into some sort of struggle or disagreement with your spouse. Whether he doesn’t keep the house as clean as you want him to keep it, or she doesn’t fix the food the way you want it fixed – we’ve undoubtedly had our moments….
It’s kind of amazing isn’t it? I mean go into a dark room, one with no lights or windows, then strike a match and see what happens. It doesn’t take much light to completely obliterate darkness. You don’t need a massive flashlight or a super bright lightbulb, just a small flame will work.
We all too often shy away from the sin that has trapped us. But let’s be honest, we’re not perfect. That’s what sin is, the realization that we’re not perfect. Listen as Pastor Derrick shares John’s message of the impact of sin on our lives and what God has done about it. Check out the…
Easter is about more than a tomb. It’ about more than a cross. It’s about new life. It’s about a new creation. Listen and see how the Easter Story means new life for all of us who believe. Check out the latest message!
When Jesus entered the city of Jerusalem on Palm Sunday, people gathered and shouted his praises. But what would happen if no one spoke up? What would happen if the people of God refused to speak? Perhaps the king would be praised by the rocks. Check out the latest message!
There’s a lot of talk these days about safe places. These are places where people are free to be themselves. They are places that lack judgment and allow the freedom to be accepted no matter the person’s preferences, history, or genetic make-up.
