Read 1 John 5:14-15 Thought for the Day: Who am I praying for? A question we often encounter is simple: “What is God’s will for my life?” Throughout the centuries, this is a question that followers of Jesus have asked many times. Once we trust Him, it...
Read 1 John 4:1-6 Thought for the Day: I need to follow the right voice! When I was in Kindergarten, my parents had me participate in a learn-to-play baseball league. While I didn’t love it (I ultimately realized I’m more of a musician than an athlete), I...
ReadGalatians 1:6-10 Thought for the Day: My focus for today is following Jesus! Thinking back, it is easy to remember several TV shows which used a “monster of the week” format. From Power Rangers to the X Files to Buffy the Vampire Slayer (and even including 1960s...
Read Luke 18:1-8 Thought for the Day: Today is a day to pray! When much of society closed for business in March 2020, the people of our church did something really amazing. For 100 consecutive days, members of our congregation met every single morning at 8:00 a.m....
Read Titus 3:1-7 Thought for the Day: Jesus has given me a new life! Before Jesus paid the ultimate price on the Cross, we were lost. Try as we might to obey laws, individuals have never been able to do it perfectly. Attempting to build a relationship...
Read Luke 12:22-34 Thought for the Day: Seek first the kingdom of God! It has often been noted that you can understand a person’s priorities by watching where they invest their time and money. If I say “I love playing basketball” but the hoop in my driveway...
Read Mark 6:1-6 Thought for the Day: My value is not measured by my popularity! Now arguably the most well-known theologian of the 20th Century, Dietrich Bonhoeffer would never have predicted his life and work would have left such a significant legacy. Serving as a pastor in...
Read Romans 15:1-7 Thought for the Day: Jesus came not to be served, but to serve! Almost fifteen years ago, we (Pastors Stan and David) coached a little league team together. After our first game, it was clear: our team had the four best players in the...
Read 1 Corinthians 4:1-5 Thought for the Day: I am asked to be a faithful steward of Jesus! Of all the characters in Tolkien’s The Lord of the Rings, none offers a stronger example of how not to live than the tragic Denethor, Steward of Gondor. Instead...
Thought for the Day: Today, I choose to worship God. Have you ever sung a hymn or praise song and wondered, “what’s the point?” In the mid-19th Century, a little boy named Elisha Hoffman loved music but his family couldn’t afford formal lessons. However, they gathered...