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Author: Pastor Ken Jumper
Date: Thursday, February 16, 2012
Have you noticed how it is the little things that seem to bring so much joy and value to life? While staying at the beach with my kids and grandkids over the holidays, I was again reminded of this intriguing reality...
Author: Dr. Karen Busha
Date: Tuesday, February 07, 2012
Clowns. They are those funny people who amuse us by their ridiculous behavior. My favorite storybook as a child, The Boy Who Had No Heart, contained picture pages of an orange haired clown with a polka dotted suit and big oversized shoes...
Author: Pastor Aaron Bell
Date: Tuesday, January 31, 2012
This month, as a way of celebrating the legacy of Civil Rights Leader Dr. Martin Luther King Jr, students in my daughter’s class were tasked with a very intriguing assignment. Each one of them had to write a short essay completing the statement: “I have a dream that one day ______”.
Author: Pastor Darrell Roland
Date: Thursday, January 12, 2012
As you read this, we’ve all begun our journey through this new year. We’re all hoping and trusting that God has a great year in store for us, yet many of us will only experience the hope of these great dreams.
Author: Ed Lugo
Date: Tuesday, January 03, 2012
The Lord Jesus Christ gave us the definition of a true friend: "Greater love has no one than this that he lay down his life for his friends. You are my friends if you do what I command. I no longer call you servants, because a servant does not know his master's business.
Author: Mary Beth Shumpert
Date: Thursday, December 29, 2011
We probably all remember the first part of what Elizabeth said to Mary. She calls Mary “blessed” and expresses her humility that Mary has chosen to share this news with her. She tells Mary that her unborn baby “leaped for joy” at the news of Jesus…
Author: Dione Bell
Date: Friday, December 23, 2011
I love the holidays! Each year, I look forward to our family traditions, spending time with loved ones, and eating some good food. But there are always those unexpected moments – I mean no one ever sees them coming-- it makes you say, “Wow…really?!”
Author: Pastor Scott Robertson - Student Pastor & Whiteford Campus Pastor
Date: Monday, December 19, 2011
As I was driving into the office today, one of those warning lights flashed on the dash of my car. Of course, I could have chosen to ignore it, but instead I gave it the attention it demanded and checked the oil levels when I stopped.
Author: Pastor Aaron Bell
Date: Wednesday, December 07, 2011
Hey, if you haven’t noticed, the holidays are here and so is the busy shopping craze. There’s Black Friday, Cyber Week, TV commercials, and even stores blowing up your smartphone with discount sales—ah, the holiday bonanza has begun!
Author: Pastor Darrell Roland - Pastor of Administration
Date: Friday, December 02, 2011
Every year our family selects and puts up our Christmas tree the weekend of Thanksgiving. This year was no different, and what a beautiful tree that Sylvie and Tamra selected and decorated. I believe it is the best ever. Because it is so attractive, I have found myself often staring at and admiring it. Earlier this week, as I was having my quiet time with the Lord, I once again looked at the tree and commented internally how good it looks and smells. Then, almost immediately, I felt the Lord speak to my spirit that in order to keep it that way, I will have to water it.