Looking For True Love

Over the Easter season I’ve been reflecting on God’s love for us. Every person is wired for love. We long to be truly loved, and to truly love others. However, I am struck by how we misunderstand God’s love because of our misconception of what love is …

Is Fellowship Important?

Finish the following sentence: The gospel is proclaimed so that ___________.

What first came to mind when you read the sentence? If you are like most, probably something like “so that our sins can be forgiven” or “so that we can go to heaven.” These answers are true and there …

Fall Retreat Today

We hope to see you today at our Fall Retreat from 1-8 PM at th church! Meet in Room 309.

Is God Good?

When life seems to fall apart and crisis strikes, the question often arises: is God good? It is easy to believe in the goodness of God when life is going well. But when our lives derail and it doesn’t make any sense, this question often creeps into our thoughts …

The Silence of God

One of the main things I try and teach teens when they study the Bible is that when something is repeated, you should take note of it. In my teaching I try and model this by highlighting and explaining the importance of repetition. In Genesis 39:2 and 21 a …

I'm Supposed to Do What?

It’s very common for kids and teenagers to complain about how protective their parents are. Whether it’s how early the curfew is, that they can’t go on this trip, or participate in this activity, kids always seem to think their parents are overprotective.

When you look at …

Just Have Some Faith

The legacy that Abraham leaves throughout all of Scripture is wide and powerful. He is the father of the nation of Israel, the first patriarch, and a man with whom God made an everlasting covenant. A quick search shows that Abraham is mentioned in 27 books of the Bible. Yet …

Why Are You Blessed?

Just over a year ago, Mark Zuckerberg, the CEO of Facebook, decided to donate 100 million dollars to the Newark school system in New Jersey, which was deemed one of the worst school systems in America. While that huge sum of money pales in comparison to how much Zuckerberg is …

Characteristics of Sin (Pt. 3)

Sin starts with doubting God, and then it leads to more sin. However, it doesn’t stop there. Sin has consequences. Serious consequences.

In Genesis 3, after Adam and Eve’s sin has found them out, immediate consequences are laid out for their sin. Pain now enters the world, and …

Characteristics of Sin (Pt. 2)

The first characteristic of sin is that it starts with doubting God. We see this in the temptation of Eve by the serpent. After they eat, they hear approaching the sound of the LORD God as he was walking through the garden. So Adam and Eve did what most of …