You just knew. In fact you knew so well that you did not want to look or you did not want to ask. What did you know? You know. You know that decision where you really struggled to make. You know that step you took knowing that it may not have been the right step Read More
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David Letterman and a Few Other Farewells
For a couple of months now, I have wondered how to make this blog space a little more beneficial for you. This is not to say the other blog posts have not been helpful. I know in talking to some of you that they have been. However, I feel like this space could be used Read More
Such a Long Breath It Seems
We read a general theme throughout scripture that our lives are not really that long. Try telling that to someone as they approach 90 or even 80. They may be quick to argue this idea. Still, we read in Psalm 144:4: “Humans are like a puff of air; their days go by like a shadow.” Read More
Easter “Son” rise – God’s People at Work
(Pastor’s note: I am excited to share with you what we hope will be a regular spot where we can share with you “Stories of Faith.” These are places where we believe we are seeing God at work, His fruit. Initially, we hope to share you these stories on a monthly basis. As we move Read More
Loving Mothers and Daughters
I hope you were able to have a wonderful Mother’s Day. Mother’s Day might be one holiday where we need to guard what we say more than any other. For some, Mother’s Day is a day filled with grief for those who have lost their mothers. Others carry the grief of a lost child. Others Read More
How wise do you have to be?
I have been reading through 1 Kings recently. Most people have likely heard at least a reference to Solomon the wise king. Solomon asks for wisdom: 9 Please give your servant a discerning mind in order to govern your people and to distinguish good from evil, because no one is able to govern this important Read More
Why Spreading the Gospel is Dangerous for Your Church
How dangerous is it to spread the Gospel? When you think about spreading the Gospel, sharing God’s love with a world that does not know it, it does not seem like something that should be dangerous. And yet, Jesus tells his disciples: “All who want to come after me must say no to themselves, take Read More
Four Good Reads Helping Us Define Church
Depending on where you look, you can find a number of quotes that talk about how few adults really read after graduating from high school. Since you are reading this now, maybe it is safe to assume you are not one of those persons. Of course, this is not a book. Anyhow, I am hoping Read More
Four Reasons I Think it is a Great Time to Journey with BMZ
Who do you journey with? Who do you share your life with? Who matters in your life? Who do you make time for in your life? If you have been reading these blogs on a regular basis, you may have picked up on the fact that I can sometimes miss the “fruit.” By fruit, I Read More
“What if…” New Sermon Series Starting this Sunday.
Looking forward to: