By Jake Haggard: Joy is a word that gets thrown around a lot during the holiday season; but for some reason, it seems like something we struggle with. Whether it is the hardships of life or mere business, joy is increasingly escaping from people's daily lives.   Read More

By Pastor Scott Conner: “then make my joy complete by being like-minded, having the same love, being one in spirit and of one mind. Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather, in humility value others above yourselves, not looking to your own interests but each of you to the interests of the others. In your relationships with one another, have the same mindset as Christ Jesus:”  Read More

By Joy Kimbril: The last two months have been a little crazy in my life, from multiple projects at work all at once, to totaling my car from rear-ending someone, to celebrating my sister’s wedding, to burying my grandmother.  Read More

By Pastor Nikki Bailey: I must admit, I love holiday sweatshirts, not the ones for "Ugly Christmas Sweater" parties, but those with graphics and words that only some would understand. Inspired by movies and my personal faith, these sweatshirts always spark conversations, laughter, and simply the spirit of Christmas.  Read More

By Guest Author | Heather Hamilton: I love the holiday season! The start of December marks the Advent season, a time of preparation and joy as we look forward to Christmas and the coming of Christ. Many Christians mark the start of this season by reading the book of Luke leading up to Christmas, and I have joined this tradition again this year.  Read More

By Rachael Wynne: Christmas time. What an extravagant season full of celebration, loud gatherings, expensive gifts, lights, decorations, and endless traditions. This all came from a very simple and unglamorous day over 2,000 years ago when Jesus was born in a manger within a dark stable, surrounded by smelly animals.   Read More