When You’re Not Welcome at Home

In 1858, the Illinois legislature used an obscure statute and managed to send Steven Douglas to the U.S. Senate … instead of Abraham Lincoln. This happened even though Lincoln had won the popular vote. When a sympathetic friend asked Lincoln how he felt, he said,...

When Fear Meets Faith

When the storms of life rage about us, when Jesus seems not to care, when we want to yell, “Lord. do something, anything!” there are three things we need to remember. We will discuss this Sunday. Join us! Our worship service is at 9:30 AM.  Everyone is welcome!...

Can You Hear Me Now?

In 1991, the Mercedes-Benz automobile company ran an ad describing their safety technology. Although they owned the rights to this revolutionary technology, this commercial highlighted how they freely shared it with other car companies in the interest of promoting...

Are You Listening?

In the fourth chapter of the gospel of Mark, we are introduced to Jesus’ method of using parables to teach. Parables are more than just good moral storytelling like one might read Aesop’s Fables. Parables teach vital spiritual truths about the kingdom of God. As he...

4th of July Message

Ben Franklin said, “A pure democracy is two wolves and one rabbit voting on what to have for lunch.” The United States Constitution established a government that is wonderfully more complex than that, seeking to protect (within limits) the freedoms of all...