The Community MinistryWeekly Message: Humility – Why is it Important and Why is it so Hard?February 17, 2026 Whenever I spend time around young children, I am struck by their natural tendencies to be self-centered and selfish, and my heart goes out to parents that are diligently correcting and instructing their children. Our world has Continue Reading…
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Child-like Faith
The Community MinistryWeekly Message: Child-like FaithFebruary 10, 2026 When you think about the positive aspects of being child-like, what comes to mind? I remember some of these qualities, but I observed them directly when my two sons were young. Child-like is different from childish in that it focuses on the positive qualities of being a Continue Reading…
Dropping the Rocks
The Community MinistryWeekly Message: Dropping the RocksFebruary 3, 2026 We live in a world where we must make hard decisions sometimes. Many times, our emotions drive us to make decisions that are not in everyone’s best interests. The “worlds wisdom” often convinces us we are to seek retaliation when someone or something hurts us in Continue Reading…
Nehemiah – With God all Things are Possible
The Community MinistryWeekly Message: Nehemiah – With God all Things are PossibleJanuary 27, 2026 Have you ever had a task or project you needed to accomplish that seemed impossible? I know sometimes when I am faced with a difficult or large task, it is easy to put it off for another day because the effort Continue Reading…
I am the Way – Part 2
The Community MinistryWeekly Message: I am the Way – Part 2January 20, 2026 Have you ever had to make a change that was initially uncomfortable to you? Sometimes new things require us to change our way of thinking. As I get older, the updates Apple makes to how the iPhone works can be frustrating because Continue Reading…
I am the Way – Part 1
The Community MinistryWeekly Message: I am the Way – Part 1January 13, 2026 Change is difficult. Not only is it difficult for us today, but it has been a major issue the human race has been wrestling with since the beginning of time. When we get comfortable with something, our brain conserves energy by automating Continue Reading…
Failing Forward
The Community MinistryWeekly Message: Failing ForwardJanuary 6, 2026 January is a great time for us to assess our life and decide what changes we want to make. These goals are typically called New Years resolutions and at the top of that list is learning from past failures. How we deal with failures is a key Continue Reading…
New Beginnings
The Community MinistryWeekly Message: New BeginningsDecember 30, 2025 This is the time of year when many people make new year resolutions to change something about their life. This is not a recent phenomenon. Starting the new year committed to making change dates back over 4,000 years to the ancient Babylonians. The Romans adopted this practice, Continue Reading…
Christmas Spirit
The Community MinistryWeekly Message: Christmas SpiritDecember 23, 2025 Have you ever heard of the phrase “Christmas Spirit”? Christmas Spirit generally refers to feelings of warmth, generosity, and goodwill that typically emerges around the Christmas holiday. Scientists have researched the Christmas spirit by looking closely at the brain. In 2015, researchers at the University of Copenhagen Continue Reading…
What Would You Do for Someone You Love?
The Community MinistryWeekly Message: What Would You Do for Someone You Love?December 16, 2025 Love is a powerful force in our world. We have lots of evidence that tell us that love not only changes who we are but also had amazing health benefits. Strong loving relationships are linked to longer life spans, and lower Continue Reading…