The ability to see clearly should not be taken for granted. Billions of people around the world need some type of corrective lenses in order to see where they are walking. The same is true in our spiritual lives. “Without vision, the people cast off restraint,” is what the Bible tells us. (Proverbs 29:18) Having […]

Join us this Sabbath as our new academy principal, Eric Johnson shares his vision for God’s leading and guidance for the future of our school. The title of his sermon is “Chase the Lion.”

Who wouldn’t turn down a free gift? Whether it’s Christmas, a birthday, or some other special occasion, most of us would be happy to receive the blessings of a gift. But the Bible describes someone who despised his gift: Easu. Thinking only of himself, he sold his gift for a bowl of soup. Join us […]

Someone who practices diligence will declare: I will finish my projects. I will do a job right. I will follow instructions. I will concentrate on my work. I will not be lazy. What does that look like in our spiritual lives? Listen this week as we continue our Fortified sermon series and discover how Jesus […]

Sometimes it’s hard to say goodbye. Sometimes it’s easy. Listen this week as Pastor Jon shares that part of our life to which we need to say, “Goodbye. ”

Blame it on a marketing scheme. Blame it on over harvesting. Blame it on genetically modified organisms. Blame it on whatever you want, but your breakfast cereal is most like fortified with vitamins and minerals not normally found in a box of Corn Flakes! Why? The most common answer one hears is because the population […]

Waiting is uncomfortable. Waiting is so uncomfortable that we have invented the microwave. For a young child, waiting for the car trip to be over is excruciating! For a follower of Jesus, waiting for His return is a lesson in patience. Listen in this week as Pastor Jon continues the Fortified series as we prepare […]

They say “patience is a virtue.” How long are we to be patient until it actually become a part of our character? Does the “microwave society” we live in contribute to our impatience? When we become agitated while sitting at a stop light, standing in line to check-out at the grocery, or waiting for the […]

What does it take to follow Jesus? How much willpower? How much commitment? What kind of choices? During His last meal before being crucified, Jesus invites us to follow Him. He said, “I have given you an example, that you should do as I have done to you.” (John 13:15). All have been invited, how […]

Good military leaders establish solid defenses against the enemy. They fortify bunkers, set-up obstacles, erect strongholds. They do whatever they can to cause mayhem and slow down the attacking force. On the spiritual battle front, what are we doing to fortify our hearts for the coming conflicts? The Bible tells us our time on […]