We all have times when hopes are crushed and fears overwhelm. In those moments, Gabriel's message to Mary is so helpful for us to revisit.

This has been a year full of uncertainty and turmoil...but Christmas bring hope that can overcome fear even in that kind of a world.

It is tempting to move quickly past Thanksgiving but there is tremendous value in thinking closer about how God wants to use thanksgiving to move his work forward in our lives.

Living in a shaky world it is refreshing to remember that we have a sold foundation in Jesus. That firm foundation is not just a security issue but provides the catalyst for our mission in this world.

Ken Floyd kicked off our missions emphasis month with a challenge to follow the model left by Jesus in being missionaries to our world.

Jonah is not just a distant historical figure. The message of his book has direct connection points to our church and lives today.

Jonah struggled with something prevalent today...his brewing anger. There are some absurd reasons why he reacted that way, but they help us evaluate our own responses to life and interactions with God's mission.

Prayer is such an important part of our relationship with God, but it can be relegated to "crisis only" usage. When we make that mistake we easily miss out of the experience prayer brings...and the place we could play in accomplishing God's mission.

The opening chapter on Jonah's book highlights important ways people like us can get in the way of the mission.

On Pastor Curtis's ordination Sunday Dr. Jon Koessler gave the charge to our church and Pastor Mike Deguzman gave the charge to Pastor Curtis. Both messages are worth revisiting.