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  • Growing in Maturity???

    Growing in Maturity???

    What does it mean for us to genuinely grow into maturity? When I came into this world, I was helpless. My mom had to feed me, clothe me, change me, and keep me safe. I could not communicate. I had no knowledge except for that instinctive knowledge we all have when we are born that…

  • Prepared for God’s Plan

    Prepared for God’s Plan

    Here, we get to finish our current study of Genesis. We have discovered together that God has given two purposes to His people. First, the people of God are to fill the earth with God’s image through both childbearing and through evangelism. Second, the people of God are to cultivate the earth for God’s glory.…

  • Obedience?

    Obedience?

    When we were last together, we discovered that as God brings us closer to Himself, it is He who cultivates our hearts. In response to God’s work within us, we are always observing our own priorities and, hopefully, rearranging them in a way that honors and glorifies God, whose image people were created in. Our…

  • The Refiner’s Fire

    The Refiner’s Fire

    In July 2015, I weighed 245 pounds. I remember looking in the mirror and hating it because I had not always weighed that much. My belly stuck out and I cringed every time I saw a picture of myself. I decided that it was time for a change and I decided it was time to…

  • A Few Reflections on my Time in Youth Ministry

    A Few Reflections on my Time in Youth Ministry

    Over the past couple of days I had some time to reflect on my 8 years in youth ministry as I continue to prepare to serve God as a lead pastor. This reflection brought back many memories and I want to share my journey with you all: along with some of the lessons I’ve learned…

  • I was born this way!

    “I was born this way!” – Lady Gaga My wife and I walked into one of the clothing stores in the mall today only to hear the words from one of the most popular songs (and philosophies) that dominates western societies in the world. My first response was laughter. My second was a thought chain…