by Aaron Syvertsen | Nov 13, 2019 | Blog, Christian Living, Daily Life
There is no shortage of studies, both secular and spiritual, that point to mankind’s desire for purpose. There is the study out of the University of Virginia that says over 90% of people want their life of some sort of meaning. There’s the recent study in the Health...
by Mary Capalbo | Oct 2, 2019 | Blog, Christian Living, Community, Encouragement, Faith, Perseverance, Relationships
I didn’t want to write this blog yet. My plan has always been to wait until God brings us to the other side of this season to write about it. I wanted to be able to share the journey, and the amazing outcome. I didn’t want to write while still in the...
by Andy Steen | Sep 18, 2019 | Accountability, Christian Living, Commitment, Daily Life, Encouragement, Member of Church, Obedience, Relationships
On Sunday mornings our family tries to bring our A-game to church. Everyone has bathed within recent memory, teeth have been brushed, hair has been combed, and we’re tastefully dressed, mismatched socks notwithstanding. But our outward appearance may have little to...
by Aaron Syvertsen | Sep 4, 2019 | Accountability, Blog, Christian Living, Community, The Church
In the next couple weeks, our church will be launching into a new season of small group ministry, or what we call “Grace Groups”. They stand at the center of our community of faith, and our group ministry plays a vital role in accomplishing the vision to make...
by Mary Capalbo | May 22, 2019 | Blog, Christian Living, Daily Life, Prayer, Sound Doctrine
It’s one of those perfect evenings. I can sit on our front porch as the sun sets and hear the birds as they start to sing their lullabies. There is a cool breeze that rustles the tree branches and provides just enough relief from the already present humidity...
by Aaron Syvertsen | Apr 16, 2019 | Blog, Christian Living, Daily Life, Easter Events, Faith and Fear
*This series of posts walks through the Holy Week timeline, day by day, as told in the Gospel of Mark. You can view Sunday’s post here and Monday here. Mark 11:27-13:37 Snippet: And you shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and...