Forgetting what is behind and
straining toward what is ahead,
I press on toward the goal to
win the prize for which God 
has called me heavenward 
in Christ Jesus.

Celebrate the new year by looking back and giving thanks for the past year. Listen to four testimonies that give credence to God's power to renew us.

Remember your youthful enthusiasm towards celebrating Christmas to prepare yourself as we prepare to celebrate His birth.

So who was this Innkeeper in the Christmas Story? What was his name? What was he thinking when he turned away the most important event in human history? Was there room in the inn? Was he simply tired, wanting to watch the next bowl game? What will you do when the Messiah knocks on the door of your heart? Do you hear Him at your door? What will you do?

Slow down this Christmas and remember its meaning. Join Pasor Josh as he continues the series on people who listened and were able to experience Christmas and those who focused inwards and missed it.

Advent is a Latin word that means "coming". As we prepare to celebrate the coming of the Messiah's birth, we study the barren hopelessness of this old couple. Did God hear Zechariah's prayer? Does he hear ours? Where do we choose to put our hope?

As the song goes: "Pretend you're happy when you're blue

It isn't very hard to do And you'll find happiness without an end

Whenever you pretend"

Is that what life is? Pretend?

We should adopt a PATTERN of learning to be thankful in every situation. How can we give thanks?

Are you being thankful in all circumstances? That's what the Bible says. It's the time to consider the true power of gratitude. Understand this and pass it on!

Do you want the best marriage ever? Listen to this podcast! Josh Ramsay talks about foxes and vineyards! And how to look for small things that could have big consequences.

Pastor Gary kicks off our marriage series by providing 5 of God's promises as found in the Bible and 5 tips for establishing a Hall of Fame marriage.