Learning to Do Hard Things
When we think about courageous people, we often imagine soldiers, firefighters, missionaries, or people who step into danger to save someone else. And of course, those are real examples of […]
Pastor’s Blog
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Weekly Bible Reading – Week 19
There is something heartbreaking about this week’s readings. Up to this point, David’s story has often felt triumphant. The shepherd became king. The fugitive took the throne. Jerusalem was established. […]
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What’s Happening – May 8th, 2026
This Sunday is Mother’s Day, and there is something deeply right about taking time to honor mothers. Long before it became a cultural tradition marked by cards and flowers, Scripture […]
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Weekly Bible Reading – Week 18
David has taken the throne. The years of waiting, fleeing, and refining have given way to coronation and consolidation. The question now is not whether David will be king, but […]
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What’s Happening – May 1, 2026
As we step into May, our calendars begin to fill with meaningful moments. There is much to celebrate. Mother’s Day invites us to give thanks for the women who have […]
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Weekly Bible Reading – Week 17
By this point in the journey, you’ve likely settled into a rhythm, and that’s something worth celebrating. Daily time in Scripture does not always feel dramatic or emotional, but it […]
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When the Water Finally Flows
There’s something deeply satisfying about fixing something that’s been broken for a long time. This past week, I’ve been buried, sometimes literally, trying to revive an old irrigation system that […]
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Are You Starting Wildfires?
When I was about nine years old, I remember a Sunday afternoon that took a sharp turn from ordinary to unforgettable. We had laid down for a nap after church, […]
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Weekly Bible Reading – Week 16
Thank you for staying with your commitment to read/listen. By this point in the journey, you’ve pushed through some hard stretches, unfamiliar passages, and long days, and that kind of […]
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What’s Happening – April 17, 2026
A Word of Gratitude After Easter What a gift this recent Easter weekend was. From the Seder meal, to Good Friday, to sunrise worship and breakfast together, it was full […]