by Kathy Maas | Dec 23, 2013 | Blog, Redemption, Worship
For all of our disagreements, conflicts, and wars, there is something every human that’s ever lived can agree on. We all agree that something is wrong. You see, thousands of years ago, one of the most significant events in history changed the course of humankind...
by Brian Lowe | Dec 20, 2013 | Blog, Prepare for Gathering, Redemption, Theology, Worship
Download a copy of The Servant King devotional guide A little about Mark’s Gospel Mark is an action-packed, fast-paced, biography from a midnight streaker. Mark’s Gospel is written 20–30 years after the death, burial and resurrection of Jesus, to Christians who are...
by Kathy Maas | Dec 17, 2013 | Blog, Community, Redemption
To learn more about this family’s adoption journey, click here. A guest post by Katie N. I must confess something here. This is the third Christmas season without our baby since beginning the adoption process. Each and every event this month has stung in its...
by Brian Lowe | Nov 18, 2013 | Blog, Mission, Redemption, Theology, Worship
Today is the last stop on my farewell tour of the 30s. I’ve been spending a fair amount of time thinking about that this week. Not sure why, but 40 feels like a bit of a milestone. I’m sure that’s self-imposed or culturally created. Nothing in the...
by Brian Lowe | Nov 14, 2013 | Blog, Community, Redemption, Worship
This past Sunday’s sermon presented a sobering look at what underlies our conflict with others. Our human tendency is to try to be the sovereigns of our own universe, often resulting in our being at odds with family, friends, our brothers and sisters in...
by Brian Lowe | Oct 21, 2013 | Blog, Community, Redemption, Theology, Worship
A few weeks ago, my family went to the US National Whitewater Center, a great facility in our area that offers tons of outdoor activities. We had an excellent time rafting, rock climbing and paddle boarding. Well, they had a good time paddle boarding; I had a good...