On July 21, our church will embark on this great journey. Together, we will hear, read, learn, and share the greatest stories ever told.

You know, I had planned on beginning a new sermon series today on the 10 commandments entitled ‘Life’s Borders & Directives’. But a terrific conversation that my Life Group had this past week on last Sunday’s message, led me to change up my plans, and put that start off a week.

Quite literally the word 'overcome' means to defeat in competition or a conflict, to prevail or overpower, to be the victor, victorious, to overwhelmingly conquer or overcome.

As I read the marvelous Biblical narrative of the first Christmas story, three words stand out for me, at least in the context of the 'least-likely', Shepherds, Bethlehem and Manger.

Which mindset best defines us and our present-day culture; greed or generosity? Winston Churchill once said, "We make a living by what we get. We make a life by what we give."

Near the end of his life a follower of Jesus named Paul once said this of his life of faith in 2 Timothy 4:7 NIV, "I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith." As I read that I find myself asking, "Okay, Doug - in my life of faith lived to this point

1 Corinthians 4:20-21 NLT says, "For the Kingdom of God is not just a lot of talk; it is living by God's power. Which do we choose?" You see friends, our belief in God and who He is serves as an anchor for our life or more like a strong foundation. God and His Living Word is our compa

Let me ask, have we forgotten that we are 'One Nation Under God'? According to a recent George Barna poll, "78% of adults in America did not believe that truth existed.

Contribute – it's only natural! For example, I love when my kids, without constant prompting or prodding from dear ole' dad, ask if they can help with the chores around the house. After I pick myself up off the floor from shock, I'm thrilled that they're finally getting it. Contribute

Our God has wired us for community, for connecting with Him and others in relationships. Deep within us is an inherent need to be loved, to belong, to be accepted, and to be connected with others in relationships.