Genesis is often viewed as just a historic book that tells us about how the world got started and a bunch of stories that aren’t really relevant to today.   This is why Genesis is one of the most misu...  Read More

Luke 10:38–42 | Mary and Martha Distracted vs. FocusedJesus says "Martha you are distracted. Mary is focused."  When we lack boundaries in our lives, it is like trying to herd cats of what we should o...  Read More

When we think of development, we often think of children.  And we do everything in our power to make sure their development is healthy.  Dr. Townsend and Dr. Cloud in “Boundaries” explain how boundari...  Read More

The first week of Balance + Boundaries we saw that our God is a God who operates both in balance and boundaries.  You don’t have to look far to see that his creation is one that balanced.  In Genesis ...  Read More

Genesis 1:1 In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth. The earth was without form and void, and darkness was over the face of the deep.In the beginning the universe was formless and void...  Read More

James 1:5 says that if any of us lacks wisdom we should ask for it.  God, in his generosity, is faithful to give it to us.  Many of us think we aren’t wise or have the ability to make wise choices.  B...  Read More

The last part of James Chapter 2 is one of the clearest, yet convicting scriptures when it comes to the life Christians are supposed to live.  We see that our calling isn’t to just pray for someone in...  Read More

“You can’t help everyone but you can help someone.”We are all led to serve the vulnerable in different ways. Our desire is for you to ask who is your ONE? We already talk about having someone who is c...  Read More

James begins his letter by saying "count it as pure joy for trials." In verses 1-18 in Chapter 1, James answers the question: How do we respond to trials?  In verses 19-27,  he asks the question: How ...  Read More

The book of James is seen as challenging, yet clear.  James gives clear direction and application of what it looks like to be a Christ follower.  We will see throughout this series that the faith we a...  Read More

For almost 20 years I have challenged those under my leadership with a specific goal during summer- be closer to Jesus at the end of the summer than at the beginning.  A vast majority of us get out of...  Read More

Mother’s Day was first dreamed up by Anna M. On May 10, 1908 – Miss Jarvis a held memorial service at her church a few years after her mother’s death and gave every person who attended a white carnati...  Read More