by Dean Kuest | Apr 28, 2025 | BLOG
Division? What division? (Said nobody anywhere in the recent past.) This sentiment was endorsed when Merriam-Webster Dictionary recently named “Polarization” the Word of the Year for 2024. I’m sure that this shocks exactly none of us. Polarization, in and of itself,...
by Dean Kuest | Apr 7, 2025 | BLOG
The church campus where I’ve served for the past twelve years is incredibly beautiful. Everything is kept nice and up to date, the grass is freshly mowed, and the outside walls shine with a clean coat of paint. First-time guests consistently comment on the freshness...
by Pastor Chris Davis | Mar 28, 2025 | BLOG
Our country faces unprecedented polarization over political movements, social issues, and sense of identity. Sadly these divides have infiltrated our sanctuaries, such that opinions about buzz words or social commentators or even medical decisions divide some...
by Tom Breeden | Mar 15, 2025 | BLOG
I’m not always a patient person. I always skip through the ad reads on whatever podcast I’m listening to. I watch most YouTube videos at least one and a half times the speed, sometimes even faster. I want the good stuff, and I don’t want to endure anything more than I...
by April Brooks | Feb 10, 2025 | BLOG
The familiar Biblical parable of the prodigal son (Luke 15:11–32) is considered one of the most poignant stories Jesus told. I think its power lies in the simple yet profound portrayal of God’s boundless love and forgiveness. It is the story of a young son who...
by Keith Myer | Feb 7, 2025 | BLOG
I recently had the opportunity to preach on Ephesians 6:10-20 at my local church. Introducing the topic of the Armor of God, I highlighted the popularity of the Marvel hero Iron Man and made the point that he always keeps his armor near because he’s not the Hulk,...
