Your Heart

Your Heart

Tithing. Does the sound of that word cause you to cringe or become defensive when you hear it? Maybe it brings on feelings of guilt for you. Or if you are someone who tithes regularly, it feels more like an obligation than a choice or privilege. How we feel about...
Stewards

Stewards

I’ve struggled all week as to how to summarize last Sunday’s sermon as we continue in First Things First. Why? Because more often than not, our minds immediately go to finances when this topic arises. This week, our verses come from Luke 16:1-15. This is the story of...
First

First

Are you someone who makes New Year’s resolutions each January? This time, I’m going to do it!  I’m going to: Lose weight Get organized Find a new job Finally finish all those half-completed projects Focus on what’s truly important Read the Bible...
Storms

Storms

Christmas is coming. Have you or are you preparing? Are the cookies being baked, the house decorated, gifts wrapped and under the tree? We like to be prepared whether it’s for a holiday or a vacation. We prepare when we know we will be having guests at our homes or...
Forgiveness

Forgiveness

As a child, I felt I could never please my mother. I was always doing something she disliked or saying something that angered her. When I was 10 years old, I remember I really upset her. My apology was not accepted, and she kicked me out of the house. I no longer...