Something exciting is happening within our Student Ministry!!! Get ready, it's going to be HUGE!!!! (Try reading that line again and imagine me doing my best Donald impersonation) Our plan is to begin a monthly STUDENT worship service, beginning August 21st. The gathering will be called "3rd Night." Our passion is to bring students into a loving relationship with Jesus...

Zootopia is a movie that centers around a little police rabbit whose main objective is to solve the mystery surrounding a sickness that's spreading among the animals. (I hope I'm not ruining this for anyone...) After some great detective work, she finds a contaminated formula making the animals vicious. The question then becomes, how does she stop the other animals from be...

I have a LOUSY testimony! Truth or a myth? We're beginning a new series this Sunday called Mythbusters. During the next few weeks, we'll look at various statements about Christianity and put them to the test to find out if they are actually true. AND we're also using this as an excuse to let Clay do some pretty exciting experiments on the stage (just like the show). I...

Too Good To Be True! I remember receiving an invitation to attend the "Soft Opening" of one of the newest restaurants in town. In case you don't know, a "Soft Opening" allows the restaurant a chance to try everything out (spill a few drinks, burn a few burgers, etc.) before the big opening day. No one really cares because the place is filled with friends and family member...

Don't you know that to be a friend of the world is to hate God? So anyone who chooses to be the world's friend becomes God's enemy. James 4:4, NIrV I don't really enjoy choosing sides. I also find it very difficult sometimes to make decisions and fully commit. And in the big arguments, I'd rather just remain neutral. I'm basically Switzerland. Can you relate? For insta...

I'm about to share one thing with you that could possibly save your marriage! Are you ready for this? Listen carefully... Men, start dating your wife. That's it! I'm telling you from experience, this is one of the keys to having a successful marriage. Our marriage went from good to great once Shannon and I decided to start dating again. Have you "kissed dating goodbye...

I'm ready to begin a new series this Sunday titled #relationshipstruggles. We're going to begin with a special focus on the family. Last week's northern storm reminded me of a story that involved a father walking outside to shovel the snow from the driveway. His boots sunk a few inches with each step. After making it to the road to begin his work, he turned around to find...

"But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well." Matthew 6:33 Now, this is a great memory verse! This is also a great verse to help guide you into the New Year! AND this is a great verse that will help you decide how to "Go Deeper" in your relationship with Jesus Christ in 2016! So, what does it mean to really "se...

"And the angel said unto them, 'Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people.'" Luke 2:10, KJV I heard (through the grapevine) that our very own Emilee Whitten brought the house down as Linus in the Peanuts Christmas production at Blackmon Road Middle School. After the rave reviews, we contacted her agent (i.e., Mom) and recei...

Savannah serves on Sundays by leading a carpet square full of kids in RidgeRunners. She loves serving and she loves those kids. And I believe they love her because last Sunday, she received this note from one of her kids that promised: "Free Hugs 4 Life" (see pic). Not just one hug... Not just a few hugs... Nope! HUGS FOR LIFE! That's a pretty big deal! That note was a...