Article: Discipleship

Here is the video of all the fun and faithful things we did at Vacation Bible School this year! Enjoy!

On Monday, May 7th, a decision was made to separate children from their parents at our southern border if they attempt to cross our southern border illegally (which is a misdemeanor). There is an estimated 2000 children (updated number) being held in facilities along the US-Mexican border. Some would say that if someone breaks the…

This past Sunday at church, I told everyone that Rachel (my wife) made an old family cookie recipe that goes back several generations. That old Swedish cookie is called “Pepparkakor.” The house smelled wonderful as the first batch of cookies baked in the oven. The aroma took me back to when I was a child…

Love must be sincere. Hate what is evil; cling to what is good. Romans 12:9 Words to live by from Saint Paul. It is good to authentically and deeply love others. It is commendable to cling to what is good and who is good in this life. Even hating the evil in this life can…

Who are you listening to? What are the voices in your life that are influencing you?  Family? Friends? 24 hour “news” channels? Politicians? Does Jesus even make the list? My guess is yes. But, to what extent? There are voices all around telling us: what to believe, what to hate and what to fear. Often…

I am distraught. Like you, I heard about the murders at the Gilroy Garlic Festival on Sunday evening and now the shootings in El Paso, Texas. I am not distraught because it is so close (Gilroy), I am saddened that mass gun violence is prevalent and a part of our culture and this event reminded…