Are the Rivers for Me?
Last Sunday we dove into the powerful words Jesus declared on the last day of the Feast of Tabernacles (Hoshana Rabah). At this climactic moment, all of Israel was gathered together, celebrating the ancient memory of God’s abundant provision at the…
Grateful. Wonder. Jesus.
As we journey through Jesus’ life in our sermon series, "Jesus 1.0”, I’m grateful and wonder about a few things. First, I’m grateful to be surprised by how…
A “Mounting” Challenge
I was very encouraged by our time together on Sunday. As I remarked at the start of the sermon I had the sense that the Lord was really moving in our gathering. Aren’t you grateful that God is gracious enough to bless us with his presence each time we…
All The Good Things
Keri shared this verse in our staff meeting this week. It was a powerful time together as we listened to the Word, to each other and the Holy Spirit as we digested this…
Reflections on Serving
Great job Church! I was encouraged by what I saw and experienced last Sunday as we participated in “5th Sunday” ministry to Downtown/Riverwalk residents and grounds. Were you?…
5th Sunday Serve!
As you know, we instead of a normal "worship service" this Sunday, we are doing service as our form of worship this Sunday. Please read on, even if you aren’t planning on participating in the service opportunities downtown, as there is something for everyone. And if…
The Wonderful Humanity of God
We’ve recently launched a new series called Jesus 1.0, and, I don’t know about you, but my heart is longing for some refreshment and reorientation in the person and presence of Jesus. I find myself longing, not just for more scripture (though of course that is needed!) but for the clarity and…
Finding Now
I have a confession. I enjoy re-living and remembering past experiences…nostalgia is a friend of mine. I also enjoy wondering and strategizing for the future…dreaming is also…
Have you “Found” Jesus?
This past Sunday we launched into our new series, “Jesus 1.0”, looking at the life and person of Jesus Christ. I’m excited to grow in my faith and trust that you are too. Let me give you a preview into…
Christmas Connections
I’d like to share a story that I believe will encourage you today. I was over at Edd and Linda Breeden’s home today when we had an interesting opportunity to…
Wonders of Christmas at HSCC
I want to take the opportunity to say “great job” for last Sunday. While it might not have been apparent to you, a number of things happened that need to be recognized. During last week’s staff meeting Joe Strock and I realized that neither of…
Grab a Deacon!
Did you know that each year we have a dinner for the Deacons as a way to wrap up their year of service? We weren’t able to do it last year, but…
Holiday Ways to Love
I hope you enjoyed and were encouraged in Sunday’s Thanksgiving service. A big thank you for all that participated, whether you were inside, outside or online. Our church family demonstrated…
How to Become Thankful
We're approaching one of our favorite services of the year--our Thanksgiving Sharing Service! As usual, show up at 9:30am, but know the structure of the…
Expectations Exchanged for Expectancy
I’m sure you’re well aware that the holidays are basically upon us. Of course the stores are revving up, television and media formats are doing their thing and we’ve even had a few decent rain storms. Do you look forward to…
Against Jesus?
For our staff devotion we read through the account of Paul’s testimony before the crowd in Jerusalem. This was the beginning of a captivity that would continue until his…
Statistics for the Soul
On our drive home after church on Sunday, Maria suggested I share in writing some of the statistics mentioned in my recent Small World sermon on…
Great Things Happening
I hope you’ll be able to be with us this Sunday, there are great things happening in our…
From Expectations to Expectancy
Earlier this week I had the pleasure of joining in a few sessions of a Lead Pastors retreat led by our association, Venture Church Network, formerly known as…