By Steve Miller: The Christmas season can be a whirlwind of excitement. We eagerly anticipate the celebration, enjoying every moment of the build-up. But once it's over, a strange quiet can settle in. It's easy to feel a little let-down, like the magic has disappeared.   Read More

By Pastor Mike Adkins: Luke 2:25-38 shines a light on two people that often go unmentioned in biblical history, Simeon and the Prophetess Anna. Both experienced an incredible moment of meeting the Lord Jesus as an infant seemingly near the end of their lives.   Read More

By Whitney Bailey: When we think of something being on fire, peace probably isn’t in the top three bullet points we are processing. In our physical world, fire represents destruction initially and then sirens coming to aid. Biblically, we have heard the stories of the fiery furnace and the Holy Spirit representing fire, a fire burning deep in our souls.  Read More

By Guest Author | Megan Wamer: Where is the joy in the middle of the night soothing a crying child? Where is the joy when sudden loss invades your life? Where is the joy when relationships fail? Where is the joy when paying bills is a struggle? Is it enough to be thankful? Will that bring the joy back inside your heart?  Read More

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