The Heart of Worship

In the classic children’s book “The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe” by C. S. Lewis, Susan learns that Aslan (the Christ-figure) is a lion, and replies, “Ooh … Is he—quite safe? I shall feel rather nervous about meeting a lion.” “That you will, dearie, and make no...

“Doing Life Together”

One of the findings to come out of the COVID Pandemic is the incredible negative effects of isolation. In fact, when it comes to fighting the common cold, the American Medical Association discovered that those with strong emotional connections did four times better...

“A Strange Book”

Conflict in the Middle East always brings with it an increased interest in Biblical prophecy, with many preachers and authors linking today’s events with some key Bible verses.  The point that is often made is that all the prophecies are lining up just right, and...

“A Time for Everything”

Maybe you remember hearing these words: “This is a test of the emergency broadcast system. This is only a test.  If this had been an actual emergency, you would have been instructed … ” to tune to one of the broadcast stations in your area. One of the posters I...

“The Pursuit of Pleasure”

This Sunday, we’ll explore Ecclesiastes 2, where the Preacher recounts his grand experiment with pleasure. From laughter and wine to grand projects and abundant wealth, he pursued it all, only to discover that these fleeting joys left him empty. Solomon held nothing...