Pastor Lacey made the point that one part of standing without compromising is to check our “input," that is what we watch, listen to, read, etc. Putting into our minds and hearts much of what the cult...  Read More

Beyond Sunday, Week of October 20, 2024“Good in Tension” Week 2THOUGHTS:For many of us, the word tension makes us, well, tense. It brings up memories of sweaty palms, nervous stomachs and tight muscle...  Read More

Beyond Sunday, Week of October 13, 2024“Good in Tension” Week 1Thoughts: As I listened to Troy’s message on Sunday, I was reminded of this quote by author Carl R. Trueman. “The task of the Christian i...  Read More

Beyond Sunday, Week of October 6, 2024“Crazy Faith” Part 4Thoughts: Back in 2009, at our previous church in KC, we had the opportunity to participate in their capital campaign. We prayerfully asked Go...  Read More

Crazy Faith Week 3 Ft. Guest Speaker: Brandi Wilson"Better than Okay"Thoughts: Brandi's story of hurt and betrayal in her marriage reminds me of how God can take a life that is hurting and broken, and...  Read More

Beyond Sunday, Week of September 22, 2024“Crazy Faith” Part 2Thoughts: Moving forward despite our fears and self-doubts, despite the unknown detailsand risks, when it seems to make no sense, sometimes...  Read More

Beyond Sunday, Week of September 15, 2024“Crazy Faith” Part 1Thoughts: The shepherd boy David demonstrated “crazy faith” when he defeated the warrior giant Goliath. (1 Samuel 17.) David remembered tha...  Read More

Beyond Sunday, Week of September 8, 2024“Tailgate with Tang” Thoughts: What a blessing to hear Coach Tang share his life and his faith journey on Sunday. Of all the notes I took from his interview, tw...  Read More

Unhurried Life What a great message from Pastor Tim Perkins on Sunday. The topic was rest, and Pastor Tim took us on a leisurely stroll through some points on what rest is, and also what it isn’t. Let...  Read More

Beyond Sunday, Week of August 25, 2024“Joy Ride” Week 4, Philippians 4 “Joy for a Lifetime”Thoughts: There is a story about a pastor who picked up a hitchhiker one night. During their conversation, th...  Read More

• Over the years, I have been privileged to walk alongside several men who struggled to live in Christian freedom because of their pasts. I have my own past to deal with, so I frequently used those fi...  Read More

Beyond Sunday, Week of August 11, 2024“Joy Ride” Week 2, Philippians 2:1-16 “Living out our joy” Thoughts: There is a great scene in the movie “Man of the House.” The lead character (played by Tommy L...  Read More