So how did you do on James’ self-assessment yesterday? (If you missed the sermon, check it out here) How is your religion…how is the outworking of your heart-felt relationship with God? Are you keeping a close eye on your tongue? How are your words? We are called to speak in...
Yesterday we started our new series through the Book of James…and what a way to start! James doesn’t hold anything back as he launches directly into such a challenging topic. How can we consider everything as joy in the midst of trials? James states it pretty clearly but the application...
He is Risen! He is Risen Indeed! I hope you all had an amazing Resurrection Sunday as we worshipped our Risen Lord and Savior! Isn’t it amazing to think about God’s whole story of redemption, which started in Genesis chapter 3 when mankind willingly walked away from God, culminating on...
Busy…busy…busy! If you had to describe your typical week in one word, most of us would use the word “busy.” There always seems to be something that needs to be done! The to-do list is never ending. It would seem the older we get, the more we have to do! ...
For it is by grace you have been saved—Ephesians 2:8 Yesterday we explored the parable of the Workers in the Vineyard and learned an important lesson about grace. It is so easy for us today to forget about the amazing concept of grace. We sing about grace almost every week…the...
How inspiring to hear Chuck’s words of encouragement yesterday! We are all called to be partners in God’s work both in France, here in Lancaster County, and around the world. One of our mission fields, in the form of Upward Soccer, has started and God has brought over a hundred...
Happy first day of Spring! It’s hard to believe we’ve seen practically no snow until Spring arrives and now our soccer fields are a muddy mess just in time to start using them! Nevertheless, the show goes on! Today officially kicks off the Upward Soccer Season and practices (indoor this...
God’s timing is not always our timing. How many times do we find ourselves asking God “when?” and then sit around waiting for an answer. If you’re like me, you like to know the details. Who, what, where, when, and why are some of the most important questions that can...
Wow! What a Sunday! There was such a sense of love and fellowship yesterday as we launched into our new “Parables of Lent” series and celebrated Pastor Kimber’s birthday. The lobby was so full after service with people connecting and celebrating I could hardly get through to the cake (and...
James 1:22-24— Do not merely listen to the word, and so deceive yourselves. Do what it says. 23 Anyone who listens to the word but does not do what it says is like someone who looks at his face in a mirror 24 and, after looking at himself, goes away and immediately forgets what he...