Which Tier Are You? In a puzzle, you have different tiers when it comes to assembling and completing the puzzle. Tier 1: These are your core pieces. Once these pieces are in their place, the entire puzzle is able to be assembled. They are considered to be the most valuable to the puzzle. They are… Read More »

“Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights, with whom there is no variation or shadow due to change.” – James 1:17 There’s a word that our family learned while we lived in southern Louisiana. It’s a word that is used fairly commonly down there. We first learned it when… Read More »

Important Questions To Consider We are all created with a sense of and need for belonging. The longing for community is hardwired into the being that God created us to be.  So many times, Christians feel disconnected, unaccepted, and undervalued by their faith community.  It is important to look deeper, be honest, and see where… Read More »

Misty and I have begun reading through the Bible using The Bible Project app on our phones. It includes a daily bible reading and an occasional video that helps explain and illuminate the text that we are reading for the day. A couple of days ago, we read about the story of Noah and the ark. God… Read More »

A new year for the new you! Many of you read last week about our new theme for 2021, “There’s A Place For You Here!.”  In 2021, we are focusing on being more welcoming to each other and the visitors. We don’t just want to be a friendly place. We want to be a welcoming… Read More »

“4 Hear, O Israel: The Lord our God, the Lord is one. 5 Love the Lord your  God with all your heart and with  all your soul and with all your strength. 6 These commandments that I give you today are to be on your hearts. 7 Impress them on your children.   Talk about them when you sit… Read More »

“Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be frightened, and do not be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.” – Joshua 1:9 As I write this, there are a few days remaining in 2020. It’s been a tough year for most of us. We’ve experienced loss, frustrations, uncertainty and have a deeper… Read More »

2020 is coming to an end. For most of us, this has been a tough year. It’s been a year of loss. Loved ones have passed away this year. Due to the pandemic, we have lost opportunities to worship and experience community with our church family. We’ve lost the opportunities to enjoy family and friends in our homes… Read More »

3 Things You Need For A Successful Quiet Time by www.FocusOnTheFamily.com 1) TIME: This is pretty self-explanatory! If you are going to commit to a consistent quiet time to read your Bible, you need, well, time.  Every relationship requires time to grow and flourish. It’s the same with your relationship with God. Find at least… Read More »

I enjoy many of the hymns of Christmas. Their lyrics bring us back to the manger and the miracle of the birth of Christ. “Silent Night”, “Away in a Manger, and “O Little Town of Bethlehem” are hymns that remind us of the arrival of the greatest gift that we have ever been given. Out of all of… Read More »