“Joy That Holds: Joy in Suffering”

What if the way we see eternity completely changed the way we see today? Most of us naturally evaluate our lives by what is happening right now. When things are going well, we feel good. When circumstances become difficult, our joy can quickly disappear. Suffering,...

“What Is Gods Law For?”

What is the purpose of God’s Law? For many Christians, the Law can feel like a list of rules—a long collection of things God expects us to do if we want to be good Christians. And if that’s all we think the Law is, we can easily fall into one of two traps:...

“Love That Looks Like Jesus”

This Sunday, we’re taking worship outside where we’ll be looking at a passage of Scripture that paints a beautiful picture of what the Christian life looks like when Christ’s love becomes visible in us. Romans 12 describes a life marked by genuine love, devotion...

“God At Work In Us” 

It’s been wonderful in recent weeks to watch the butterflies skipping across the tops of the flowers in our church prairie. Good thing Gretchen Smith’s window looks directly out on it and not mine; for I can be easily distracted. I often consider the transformation of...

Faith Stepping Stones Preschool Class – Sept 12

Faith Stepping Stones – Preschool Class: Saturday, Sept 12, from 9:00–10:30am. Parents and children ages 3–5 who have never attended the class before are invited to join us. The morning concludes with donuts and juice for everyone. Child care is available. Sign...