Do you regularly do a self-examination of where you are as a follower of Christ?   John Wesley had small groups that would regularly ask these questions as a part of their group.   If you are in a sma…

Studying the Bible can be powerful and meaningful, but also overwhelming.   I realize that people can get very frustrated when they study the Bible. So, my blog today is about the different ways you c…

Some people have a difficult time reading the Bible, because they don’t know how, or they don’t know where to begin.   It can be overwhelming and can become frustrating when you just don’t understand…

Over the years, it seems that fewer and fewer people read the Bible.   People, even believers, have talked about how the Bible is outdated and irrelevant for today.  But is it?   The Bible is the most…

How to Pray:  A Beginner’s Guide by Pastor Jim Stilwell   Prayer, in its very simplest form, is talking to God.  You can spend 1 minute, 5 minutes, 30 minutes or more with God.  The key is to hav…

The 10 Commandments of Financial Health Pastor Jim Stilwell   Before I came on staff at Christ Church, I was a credit counselor at Consumer Credit Counseling and coached several thousand people. …

  First Things – Setting Yourself up for Success Pastor Bob Feist   31  So do not worry, saying, ‘What shall we eat?’ or ‘What shall we drink?’ or ‘What shall we wear?’ 32  For the pagans ru…

With many unknowns concerning the spread of disease, I have been in a quandary for two years concerning my hobby and my passion – the act of SINGING. Especially in group settings, we have been discour…

By Chris Maricle, Certified Parent Educator     The world can be a scary place.  Today’s children are exposed to scary news stories about natural disasters and global conflicts on TV and com…

by Pastor Bob Feist   Many times, we find ourselves in the middle of everyday struggles.  Certainly, this last year has provided all of us with some new and different struggles.   What do you do…