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3 Truths for Students to Remember for Back to School
Back-to-school time is upon us! I know that for some students, this is a time of excitement. But for other students, those same mysteries of the start of a new school year can be the source of anxiety and fear. So, I wanted to take this time to speak to students who are starting a new school year.
Look Up #1 - Look Up for Comfort
Senior Pastor Dr. Kurt Bjorklund starts the Look Up message series asking Christians to look up for comfort.
Why Does the Bible say to “Fear God?”
I think we all tend to view fear as a flaw to correct. That somehow, the goal in life is to be unafraid and to have complete confidence in every situation. Yet, I’m starting to see that fear is not so much a flaw to correct, but a gift to be harnessed.
What Kind of God? #5 - God is Sovereign
Teaching Pastor Dr. Terry Thomas completes the "What Kind of God?" message series teaching about the sovereignty of God.
Colossians 1:1-14 Devotional/Study
Over the next few months, we will be exploring the book of Colossians! This book has many key themes including Wisdom, Suffering, Spirituality, and, above all, Christ himself. We pray that this devotional series is an encouragement to you as we unite in our mission of helping people find and follow Jesus.
What Kind of God? #4 - God is Gracious
Teaching Pastor Mike Chilcoat continues the "What Kind of God?" message series teaching about the grace of God.
Church Words 101: Covenant
The term “covenant” is significant and runs throughout the entire Bible. In fact, the term “testament” is another word for covenant, which designates the two parts of the Bible.
What Kind of God? #3 - God is Holy
Senior Pastor Dr. Kurt Bjorklund continues the "What Kind of God?" message series teaching about the holiness of God.
Quiet Acts of Obedience (Part 1): Seen
As part of my moms’ study group, we decided to read a book over the summer called Risen Motherhood. While reading, a quote that stayed with me is “All our quiet acts of obedience will be seen, rewarded, and praised for the glory of God.”
What Kind of God? #2 - God is Omni
Adult Ministry Director Jonathan Thiede looks at how the things we know about God settle the things we don't know about everything else.
Why were Certain Books Excluded from the Bible?
Have you ever considered how the Bible was formed? You’d be correct to assume that the process of how the Bible was put together is complex, and it involves quite the historical and theological journey. However, not all ancient texts found their place within the pages of the Bible.
What Kind of God? #1 - God is a Trinity
Senior Pastor Dr. Kurt Bjorklund concludes the message series "Identity Theft" teaching how to keep our identity in Christ secure.
Strive for Perfection and Beauty (Psalm 50 Devotional)
Perfection and beauty - the 2 things an artist strives for. We work our craft, practice, hone, develop, mimic, toil and work toward perfection and beauty. But why?
Identity Theft #3 - I Am What I Have
Senior Pastor Dr. Kurt Bjorklund concludes the message series "Identity Theft" teaching how to keep our identity in Christ secure.
Church Words 101 - Agape
I did not understand the word “agape” until I did some research, reading, and soul-searching for this blog; but now I believe I have a better understanding. What do I understand a little better about agape love?
Identity Theft #2 - I Am What Others Think
Senior Pastor Dr. Kurt Bjorklund continues the a series "Identity Theft" teaching how to keep our identity in Christ secure.
Identity Theft #1 - I Am What I Do
Senior Pastor Dr. Kurt Bjorklund begins the a new series "Identity Theft" discussing three lies of today's world threatening to misplace an identity outside of the love of Christ.
Being Vulnerable in a Small Group
One of the tests of a healthy small group is the willingness of members to be vulnerable with each other. Being vulnerable is putting yourself in a position to experience pain and rejection. This is the only way others get to know the real you.
Offer This
Senior Pastor Dr. Kurt Bjorklund shares moments through the New Testament to illustrate how to offer our lives to God.
Invest in the Imperishable (Psalm 49 Devotional)
We live in a society where people can live under the illusion of self-made security. Of course, everyone knows it’s all temporary. They know that one day they will die and leave it all behind. So, where or what should we be investing in?