Higher Ground

This last weekend was such a great encouragement to our church. The folks from Northland International University were so helpful and transparent with our folks. It was refreshing and challenging.

Dr. Matt Williams and Mr. Brent Belford provided clear and compelling teaching at Saturday’s School of Servants. Dr.Matt Olson joined us for Sunday services and Monday hosting a One-day Pastor’s Conference. The following are some of my favorite highlights of their time with us.

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A Smile for Your Marriage

“A merry heart heart doeth good like a medicine” (Proverbs 17:22). This video is good medicine for marriages.

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Why Vote?

This Tuesday, November 2nd, we have another opportunity to exercise our freedom to vote.  Do you remember the pictures that circulated around the world of Iraqis with an inked finger voting for the first time? We have such a huge responsibility and privilege in our country to be involved.

So from a Christian perspective what are some reasons it is so important to vote?

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Celebrating Church

This Sunday our church celebrates its 48th Anniversary.  Celebrating the milestones of a church is appropriate as it gives us a chance to rejoice in God’s goodness is giving us the church. 

What are some things we should celebrate about church? Continue Reading…

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Inspiring Sports Moments

“That part of my life is probably over.” That is what Texas Rangers team president, Nolan Ryan, was heard saying some time ago.  Wow must he be pleased and surprised!  The Texas Rangers are in their first ever World Series facing the Giants whose proud history includes Willie Mays, Gaylord Perry, and Barry Bonds. 

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What is it that is so encouraging and motivational about inspiring sports moments?

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Decisions for a Decade

The next handful of years are very important years at our church.  We are just two years from our fiftieth anniversary which is exciting and fearful to me.  Exciting to think of all God has done.  But the words “has done” are what make if fearful to me. 

 

Will we be content to live with having seen God’s power in the past or will we press forward to hunger for more?  Continue Reading…

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Benefits of Blogging

“We already have a blog for our pastoral staff, so why start another another one?” That question wasn’t asked by someone to me…that question is my question! Why in the world do something that will take time to maintain? 

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Welcome!

Starting a blog nearing the end of 2010 is a little past the “new” curve which I am well aware.  That being the case I also feel that this is a great time to begin a blog where I can communicate some things for our church family. 

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