It’s been a difficult season because of the passing of a dear family friend. It is amazing how grief is so emotionally draining and begins to uncork past grief. However, amid the grief, comfort can be found through the Word of God.One such section of Scripture that has helped to bring comfort and focus during this time of chaos and distraction is Psalm 23. It is one of the most recognized and reci...  Read More

“God is Good,” we can say it and pray it confidently!In listening, hearing and mediation, a spiritual sacrifice is slicing fervently at sin’s selfishness to commune with the Creator.The general response to the above being said is, “All the time,” which brings this response: “and all the time God is Good.” Jesus said that “No one is good—except God alone” (Luke 18:19). This is important to know bec...  Read More

CELEBRATING GOD’S PROVISION AT THE ANNUAL CONGREGATIONAL MEETINGWe want to thank all of you who joined us for our annual Congregational Meeting on September 17.  The meeting was highlighted by a celebration of God’s provision this past year and a time of looking forward to where we believe the Lord is leading us, and the corresponding budget plan FY 2023-24.  By an overwhelming majority, the FY 20...  Read More

Exodus 15-17 is the account of God dealing with the Israelites in the wilderness.  We all go through “wilderness experiences” in life.  These experiences are often what God uses to chisel and grow us into a deeper maturity in our walk with Jesus.To fully understand the lessons God is teaching the Israelites through these wilderness experiences in Exodus, we need to be reminded of the events that t...  Read More

While working toward my bachelor’s degree, I was fortunate enough to have required reading assignments that I truly enjoyed. One of which was a book called The Rocking-Horse Winner by D.H. Lawerence, first published in 1933. It is a grim tale about a family obsessed with money and status. So consumed by materialism, their dwelling place becomes an encapsulated nightmare of whispers for wealth. The...  Read More

When a crisis suddenly appears at your doorstep, how do you respond? Do you:a)Ignore it.b)Panic.c)Make a quick and often rash response.d)Pray about it and wait on God.All too often our response is anything except pray first and wait on God. We can learn about seeking God during a crisis from the prophet Daniel. In the book of Daniel, Daniel and his young buddies have been taken captive from their ...  Read More