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Why do most people give? And why do you give? When it comes to the Lord and His Church, there can be a variety of reasons. You may give out of Love for the Lord, or because you want to see the Kingdom of God move forward. It could be you are giving to a Vision or a Cause, or because you believe in a certain Leader or Ministry. On the other hand, some may give out of Duty or Tradition, because of Guilt, or to receive some personal Benefit. Talking about Giving can often be

When I was a kid, the only people who used the word "fellowship"  were Church folks! We thought "fellowship " was about potluck dinners and getting together for church parties! And while those certainly play a part in "fellowship" , there is much more to it than that! This word ties in closely with our last Blog: Attend. It is very difficult to have close fellowship with one another when we are not Together ! God has designed us as Christians to walk this journey with our

Why does the Bible make such Big Deal about getting together as God's people? It says in Hebrews 10:25, "Not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as is the manner of some, but exhorting one another, and so much the more as you see The Day approaching." The warning here is that some people have decided it's not really that important to get together for worship, preaching, prayer, communion and fellowship. They can "take it or leave it" when it comes to being with

IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE….IN MARCH?! Christmas is my favorite time of year! There’s always so much to do, so many happy events to attend! And Most Importantly, it’s a time to celebrate the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ to earth as a Baby : “God with us!”                 But now we are stuck in the doldrums of March. Hoping, praying that the few warms days that tease us will become regular soon! So why am I writing now about one of the best movies ever: “It’ s a Wonderful Life?

What is Worship? If you ask most Christians, they will probably reply that it has something to do with music or singing. But that is only partially right! The word Worship has to do with being worthy of honor or praise. It also has the idea of " to kiss towards ", which means to show love and affection to the object of our worship. We can worship many things and even other people! But the Genuine Worship God desires is that we Worship Him, for He Alone is Worthy ! So when

When someone asks, "How Do you Grow as a Christian",  the normal answer is "Pray and Read your Bible! " Those words roll easily off the tongue! But what do they really mean? Building Block #1 gives some insights about Prayer. That is a Crucial First Step in Building a Relationship with The Living God. But closely following this step is the need to "Read and Study the Bible!" This is one of the Key Disciplines you must practice if you want to better Understand Who God is

So what is Prayer? It's not speaking to an unseen King in the language of a16th century poet! It's not a ritual where we say certain words in a certain order, or recite a memorized prayer for meals, bedtimes and communion services. It's not even sharing a long list of personal wants and woes for ourselves and our loved ones! So what is it really? At its heart, it's having a Conversation with a Loving, Personal God. He Created Everything. He's your Heavenly Father. He knows

I' ve been asked over the years, "How can I Become Strong in My Christian Faith? What do I need to do if I want to Grow as a Christian?" We've begun to explore that question in our Confirmation Class. But it's a subject not just for those being Confirmed, but for every Christian who is serious about making an impact for Christ in their world. There are 3 Steps I want us to consider as we examine this topic of Spiritual Growth today: I) Prepare Your Heart: 4 Key Thoughts A)

The Word and the Whisper #2: Along with the Joy of New Beginnings (last post) comes the sometimes dreaded " Risk of New Beginnings. " We may know the verse, "For I know the thoughts (plans) that I think toward you, says the Lord. Thoughts of peace and not of evil, to give you a future and a hope." (Jeremiah 29:11). This can stir us with hope as we look forward to some exciting days, but it can also generate fear because "I know MY plans, not yours." says God. Mr. Beaver

The Word and the Whisper:  #1  The Joy of Fresh Beginnings             December 30, 2025 One of the things I loved as a child was the chance to start over every 9 weeks! No matter how I did in school the previous quarter, I had another opportunity to “begin again”!      Every September came with fresh hopes! A new semester was always starting in January!  We could learn a lot from those school days!  Many of us get stuck in a rut that can destroy our dreams and make us feel d