The Gospel shapes all of life. The Gospel doesn’t just matter on Sundays, the Gospel matters ALL days. It saturates and permeates and consecrates every facet of our lives. And to illustrate how the Gospel shapes all of life, Paul then goes to the heart of where most people do life: at work and … [Read More…] The Gospel at Work and Home
This week is Summer Blast! We have 331 children registered and over 150 volunteers serving throughout the week. Together we’re looking forward to having great fun while we learn how to shine Jesus’ light and God’s love for each one of His children and to the world around us! Would you join me … [Read More…] July 30, 2023
In this sermon from 1 Corinthians 3: 1–18, we explore Paul’s admonition to the church in Corinth to “be the church.” Paul’s intention is to push back against growing disunity and immaturity taking place within the congregation. A church is a people, not a building, but there are good churches and bad churches. Many … [Read More…] How To Be The Church
One of the highlights of our trip to Washington a couple weeks ago was getting to see Krista’s Grandma. Grandma Florence has lived on a farm in Soap Lake for decades, and it’s always a joy to go and visit. This was our first time back since Grandpa LeRoy went to be with Jesus … [Read More…] July 23, 2023
This week we’re diving deep into the Christian understanding of marriage as a sacred reflection of the ultimate covenant love that Christ has for his bride, the church. The Bible’s vision for marriage is lofty. But the problems in marriage are often heavy to bear. Since we’re considering marriage this Sunday, I thought it … [Read More…] July 16, 2023
Our two oldest kids are excited to head to Lake Ann Camp this week! They’ve been planning and packing for days. Now they’re counting down the moments until Sunday, after church, when they climb aboard that bus and head up to Lake Ann and a week of adventure. Camp can be such a transformational … [Read More…] July 9, 2023
I’m the oldest of six siblings, and growing up, we all had chores assigned to us. I was in charge of sweeping the kitchen floor after meals. I still enjoy sweeping to this day. When you’re part of a family, you pitch in and do your part. That’s what families do. This summer, … [Read More…] July 2, 2023
“In our family, we choose to live differently.” Our kids can repeat that phrase. There are so many times when Krista and I have to explain to our kids why we are a bit odd as a family. They overhear other kids using words they’re not allowed to use. They wonder why they … [Read More…] June 25, 2023
The second half of Ephesians is about how God means us to live now that we are His children. Who we are shapes what we do. This passage from Ephesians 4:1–16 is about growing up. It’s about who we’ll be when we’re all grown up in Christ, and it shows us how we’ll get … [Read More…] Together We Grow
What do you want to be when you grow up?” was always the question. Adults would always ask it. As a kid, I would quietly wonder about it. When you’re young, there’s so much mystery surrounding your future. What will I do when I’m all grown up? Who will I become? As followers … [Read More…] June 18, 2023
