Marriage isn't a destination—it's an incredible journey that demands regular, intentional maintenance  to thrive! Inspired by our current Sunday AM Bible class series with “The Middles” on strengthening families, we're focusing on the vital skills that keep a relationship vibrant, like sharpening communication, consistently filling those "love tanks," and creatively showing affection. This got us thinking: How can we help couples build a rock-solid foundation from the start?

God hates prejudice and discrimination. It is a corrosive acid on the very foundation of society, transforming a potentially vibrant, unified whole into a fractured landscape defined by injustice and mistrust. It is an awful practice that systematically denies individuals their inherent dignity, stifling human potential by valuing characteristics like skin color or origin over talent and character. This leads to profound societal damage: economic progress stalls as innovation

Since I was a child I remember preachers saying we are called to be "in the world, but not of the world." This phrase, rooted in Jesus' prayer for his followers in John 17:15–18 , is the core of Christian distinctiveness. It's a challenging tightrope walk, requiring us to engage deeply with the culture around us while maintaining a clear, separate identity anchored in Christ. What must we do with this intriguing paradox? What Does the Bible Mean by "The World"? When the Bible

From carved pumpkins and trick-or-treating to costumes and ghost stories, Halloween is a holiday beloved by many. In my pre-teen and teen years, the cities around our area would coordinate truck or treating and publicize dates to coordinate with parents. The benefit to this effort was that some cities did trick or treating on the weekend, instead of Halloween night. This provided us with ample opportunities for a greater “haul” of treats. We’d often hit two or three cities in

Have you ever heard the classic fable about the ants and the grasshoppers ? It’s a great story that usually teaches us a basic life lesson about hard work, preparation, and the dangers of procrastination. Here’s the quick recap: The hardworking ants  spent all summer diligently storing food for the winter. The grasshoppers , however, simply played all day. When the ants warned them, the grasshoppers scoffed, “There is plenty of time to work!” But as it always does, winter qui

Is the “Diotrephes Spirit” Wreaking Havoc on the 21st Century Church? If the "Jezebel spirit" is associated with subtle manipulation and moral compromise, the “Diotrephes spirit” represents something far more blunt and hierarchical: the desire for absolute, unchecked control in church leadership. This term draws its origin from a man named “Diotrephes" ( III John 1:9-10 ). Diotrephes was a local leader obsessed with his own supremacy, rejecting outside authority (even the apo

The term “Jezebel spirit” has become a recognizable (and often controversial) phrase in certain Christian circles, particularly within charismatic and Pentecostal denominations. It’s used to describe a manipulative, narcissistic, dominating, and often sensual influence believed to be at work in the church today. Of course, the description draws its name from the biblical Queen Jezebel—a figure infamous for promoting pagan worship and persecuting God’s prophets in ancient Isra

We’ve all been there. You confess a mistake, repent of a sin, and feel the power of God’s forgiveness wash over you. The guilt lifts,...

Money is perhaps the most universal concern in human life. It affects our stress levels, our relationships, and the decisions we make...

Charlie Kirk's passing has definitely rocked my confidence in the people of this world. It seems evident that some people can’t have...

Our elders have decided to add some men to the eldership in Summerdale. This is an exciting time but also a time to remain sober and...

A few days ago we brought Misty’s dad home on hospice care. As I write these words I’m only about four feet from his bed. He lays on a...

Another young life has been cut short. The news of Charlie Kirk's death is truly heartbreaking. No matter our political differences, the...

Finding a church home is about so much more than a great sermon or beautiful singing. It's about finding a family—a community where you...

It’s a word we hear often, but living it out can feel like an uphill battle. In a world of instant gratification, where we can get what...

Living with ADHD can feel like having a million tabs open in your brain, all playing different songs at full volume. The constant hum of...

The Book of Enoch. A book of controversy. A book of intrigue.  What’s it about?  Apparently, God missed a few key details when he told...

I am a victim. I’ve been severely wounded by gossip, lies and misinformation. The wreckage, and collateral damage, has left me in its...

Several years ago, I had an in-depth conversation with an elder of the Lord’s church about Sabbath keeping. The broader issue was whether...

Golf is a game filled with traps, hazards & unexpected obstacles. Life is no different. What can we learn from others who’ve “played”?