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Hey Friends: Here is some really good news. Let’s celebrate together and give praise and glory to our God. And, I want to say a big “thank you” to everyone who gave faithfully, sacrificially, or extravagantly to help us achieve a year-end breakthrough. In November, I wrote a blog entitled, Let’s Finish the Year Strong. In that blog and during some services, I noted that we faced a significant financial hurdle and that we needed to finish the year strong financially. We needed to step up so ... Read More

The emperor Nero was a Roman ruler who ruled from 54AD to 68AD. He was, to put it simply, a very bad man. His debauchery is legendary, and his cruelty was second to none.Fueled by a hatred for Christians, Nero would often hang Christ-followers from crosses and even feed them to dogs. On multiple occasions, Nero would dip Christians in hot oil or wax and light them on fire to illuminate his garden at night. Why am I telling you about the atrocities of a psychopathic, murderous, first-century ... Read More

Life is a gift from God. Our God is the author of life. Therefore, we value life from beginning to end. As a church, we have stepped up for life by promoting and supporting prayer, advocacy, adoption, and other resources and encouragement for those who are pregnant. For years we have partnered with Care Net Pregnancy NW with finances and other support. As Executive Director Nanda Kirkpatrick, says, “Pregnancies don’t pause for a pandemic. That’s become our new catch phrase here at Care ... Read More

During our 1-day First-love Fast, let us lean into these 3 questions:  1. Am I fasting unto the Lord? 2. Am I using the discomfort as an opportunity to grow? 3. Am I learning to love? ... Read More

Is this really the time to fast? I have to be honest, I was less than excited to engage in a 21-day fast this year. After all, have we all not been living in a 9-month fast of sorts? We’ve had to go without certain things, say no to things, and embrace various reductions and experience inconvenience.  We had our routines shifted, priorities changed, and, for some, our jobs diminish or even cease. Some of us had a lot of extra time on our hands, while others became busier than ever ... Read More

Back in the summer, I shared 3 messages on Working for Racial Unity and Reconciliation. I felt it was important for me to reflect with you how I was processing our cultural context with the Lord and others. Today, I want to share what I am currently thinking, feeling, and praying in the midst of what transpired at the Capitol with the rioting, insurrection, and attacks on Wednesday, January 6, 2021. I am grateful that I had three corporate prayer meetings already scheduled for today ... Read More

Whatever happens, conduct yourselves in a manner worthy of the gospel of Christ. [Philippians 1:27-30] ... Read More

Did you learn to love?   This is a reflection-question that I often ask myself after a hard season, or a season of blessing, or a season of struggle and pain, or even a season of fasting: Did I learn to love?    No matter what life throws at us, there is always an opportunity for us to grow in our love for God. So as we enter into this 2021 First-love Fast, let this question lead us and guide us into the love of God.    After all, fasting is really all about love; it is ... Read More

Join us as we respond to the invitation of the Lord. We are kicking off the new year with a 21-Day First Love Fast, January 4 – 24. Casting vision for fasting. “When you [fast to] practice some appetite-denying discipline to better concentrate on God, don’t make a production out of it. It might turn you into a small-time celebrity but it won’t make you a saint. If you ‘go into training’ inwardly, act normal outwardly. Shampoo and comb your hair, brush your teeth, wash your face. God ... Read More

This season is full of opportunities for us. [Text: Luke 2:8-12; Matthew 6:16-18] ... Read More