Hi Friends, I am really looking forward to spending the next few Sundays with you in the book of Esther. It is a fascinating and beautiful book that I would encourage you to read in its entirety during our series. Below is a short video that gives you an overview of... Read more
Hi Friends, I was sent a really good article about preaching, and there was a section in it that I thought was worth sharing with all of you, especially in the times in which we live. Think about the work of the Word in a church through at least four movements: (1)... Read more
Hi Friends, I’m sure you’ve heard at this point that Russia has invaded Ukraine and Putin threatened that any country that seeks to hinder their efforts will be met with “such consequences that you have never encountered in your history.”... Read more
In the book of Acts, one of the common themes is that the church would gather together to praise God and pray. Through praise, their hearts were lifted to God, and in prayer, they were able to minister the grace of God to one another. This Sunday night at 6pm, we... Read more
As we go through our sermon series on Untwisting the Truth, the pastoral team wants to resource our parents for having conversations with your kids about sexuality. If you’re a parent, how comfortable are you talking with your kids about sex? God has created... Read more
Hi Friends, Last week the U.S. Supreme Court started hearing arguments for a landmark case that would give back each state the right to determine their laws regarding abortion, essentially overturning Roe vs. Wade. While this would not make abortion illegal, it would... Read more
Hi Friends, Today, Kyle Rittenhouse was acquitted of all charges. Soon the jury for the Ahmaud Arbery case will also go to deliberations. I am still processing everything that I’m hearing, reading, and seeing, as I’m sure you are as well. As we process, I felt a... Read more
Midweek Miscellanies (10/27/21) – An assortment of articles, book recommendations, blog posts, podcasts and other links that we hope you find helpful. Our Scattered Longings: Really helpful thoughts on how that “next thing” will ultimately never satisfy us, and... Read more
Midweek Miscellanies (10/20/21) – An assortment of articles, book recommendations, blog posts, podcasts and other links that we hope you find helpful. How Satan Undoes a Mom – Spiritual War in Motherhood: “Satan and his ilk look for strategic places to... Read more
Hi Friends, As you know, we have been in a sermon series about what we do at our Sunday Service and why we do them. I hope this series gives you a deeper Biblical understanding of why God commands us not to neglect being together as a church (Hebrews 10:25) and how... Read more
Midweek Miscellanies (9/22/21) – An assortment of articles, book recommendations, blog posts, podcasts and other links that we hope you find helpful. Do This Breathing Exercise for Healthy Christian Living: Dane Ortlund on the necessary connection of reading... Read more
Free Audiobook: Humility by Andrew Murray The Book Jesus Loved Most – What Unlocked the Old Testament for Me: “I have found that when people who love the Bible and love Christ are shown how to see Christ from the beginning to the end of the Bible, their joy... Read more
A few weeks ago, I visited a chiropractor for some neck pain I was having. I haven’t been to one for years, so I decided to try someone local since I was starting fresh. During my adjustment, he asked me questions about what I do, and I shared about being a... Read more
Midweek Miscellanies (9/8/21) – What I Had Wrong About Evangelism: “The secret to evangelism—and something I missed for many years—is identity. When we miss this, we perceive evangelism as a guilt-driven task rather than part of joyful intimacy with God.”... Read more
This past Sunday night, we had the opportunity to host a Family Fun Night at our local park. Each of our small groups came up with carnival games and prizes for the kids, there was free food, fun music, and then we capped things off with watching a movie on a huge... Read more
Midweek Miscellanies (9/1/21) – An assortment of articles, book recommendations, blog posts, podcasts and other links that we hope you find helpful. The Gold Mine in the Local Church: “I share this coffee shop moment to remind you of something special about the... Read more
Hi Friends, This past week has been a week of much brokenness in our world. In light of all that is taking place in Afghanistan with the ascendency of the Taliban and in Haiti with the earthquake, we wanted to use this week’s Midweek Miscellanies to link to some... Read more
Hi Friends, I’m sure you have heard the news that effective 8/12, Philadelphia is again under an indoor mask mandate for businesses and organizations that do not require proof of vaccination. This is certainly not what any of us hoped for and definitely feels... Read more
Midweek Miscellanies (8/11/21) – An assortment of articles, book recommendations, blog posts, podcasts and other links that we hope you find helpful. Thirty-five Questions for Maturing a Christian Marriage: Some good questions for a date night with your spouse:... Read more
Hi Friends, This Sunday, we saw Jesus instructing His disciples about how they should bear witness to what they had experienced in Him. Bearing witness is not about being skillful but being truthful and telling what you know. Since, as Christians, we have all... Read more
