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  • Changing Direction

    Changing Direction

    November 16, 2019

    Introduction Imagine that you are driving down the highway. The map tells you to turn east at the next highway, but you accidentally turn west instead. You don’t realize your mistake until you have been driving an hour in the […]

  • Faith Into Action

    Faith Into Action

    September 16, 2019

    Along with reading the Bible every day, I always read at least one other book from which I can learn something new. My wife, Jeanie, and I are often in the middle of several books at once, and we like […]

  • Seasons of Wilderness

    Seasons of Wilderness

    July 15, 2019

    When you hear the word ‘wilderness,’ what do you think of? Do you picture yourself walking alone through a dark overgrown forest surrounded by gnarly and fallen trees with the sound of wolves howling in the distance? That is certainly […]

  • Believer To Disciple

    Believer To Disciple

    May 21, 2019

    There is a big difference between living as a disciple and just being called a Christian. According to Romans 10:9, when you confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised Him from […]

  • Worship

    Worship

    March 20, 2019

    Worship By Duane Vander Klok What comes to mind when you hear the word “worship”? Do you think of classical hymns and organs, or do you picture a band with drums, electric guitars, pianos, and singers? Maybe you think of […]

  • Living by Faith

    Living by Faith

    November 19, 2018

    I want to talk to you today about, “faith.” I’m sure you have heard this word many times before, but I want to dig a little deeper. I want to look at what it is, what it isn’t, and how […]

  • The Greater Path

    The Greater Path

    July 16, 2018

    There are many paths people can take through life. Consider Abram, Lot, and Ruth. They are all related, but they take very different paths throughout their lives. I believe that these paths continue to be examples that are applicable to […]

  • Grace + Faith = Redemption

    Grace + Faith = Redemption

    May 25, 2018

    There are three important words that we need to understand if we are going to live a positive, fulfilling Christian life: Grace, Faith, and Redemption. They may sound “theological,” but it is possible for us to understand and apply them […]

  • The Power of Your Words

    The Power of Your Words

    March 15, 2018

    For years, the widely circulated Reader’s Digest offered the popular feature, “It Pays To Enrich Your Word Power.” Over time, the name of the feature has changed but the content has stood the test of time because all of us […]

  • Hope

    Hope

    November 15, 2017

    What does the word “hope” mean to you? People often confuse “hope” with wishing or dreaming, but Biblical hope is much more powerful than a wish or a dream. When God uses the word “hope,” He is talking about something […]