Mental Health
Posted on September 9, 2026
by Stephanie Grade, LMHC
The school year can quickly become overwhelming with homework, activities, packed schedules, and growing expectations. Discover simple ways to manage stress, set healthy boundaries, find moments of rest, and remember that your identity and worth are rooted in God, not in achievement.
Adoption
Posted on September 9, 2026
by Ryan & Shilpa, Parents
For years, Shilpa and Ryan wondered how God would build their family. After infertility and an unexpected journey through foster care, a surprising question opened the door to adoption. Through uncertainty, surrender and waiting, God faithfully led them to David, and reminded them that He was working long before they could see the whole picture.
Godly Living
Posted on July 16, 2026
by Rev. Jonathan Conner
What does it mean to “do devotions”? Christians often hear the encouragement to establish a regular devotional life, but practical guidance is often in short supply. In this article, Pastor Conner explores devotions as a formative Christian ritual—one that anchors us in God’s Word through regular habits of Scripture reading, confession, prayer, and blessing. Rather than prescribing the way to do devotions, he offers a flexible, scalable method that can be adapted for individuals and families alike, helping Christians embody their faith in the rhythms of everyday life.
Godly Living
Posted on June 14, 2026
by Rev. Jonathan Conner
Christianity is not merely something we believe; it is something we do. In this second installment of Doing The Faith, Pastor Conner explores the often-neglected practice of reading Scripture and why regular Bible reading is essential for Christian growth. Drawing on Psalm 1 and insights about habit formation, anticipation, and desire, he introduces a simple approach called Word Before World and The Regular Return. The goal is not merely to read more, but to cultivate a lasting habit that shapes our minds, strengthens our faith, and directs our hearts toward the happiness found in God’s Word.
Mental Health
Posted on May 17, 2026
by Rev. David Gunderson, tLMFT
Stress and anxiety affect everyone, but Scripture offers practical and spiritual guidance for finding peace. In this article, Pastor David Gunderson shares five biblical helps for dealing with stress and anxiety, including breathing, rest, walking, fellowship, and gratitude rooted in God’s Word.
Godly Living
Posted on May 12, 2026
by Rev. Jonathan Conner
Corporate worship isn’t optional — it’s the beating heart of the Christian life. In this first article of a six‑part series, Pastor Jonathan Conner shows how our repeated actions shape our faith, why Scripture insists that Christianity is something we do, and how gathering for worship forms and strengthens believers.
Godly Living
Posted on June 17, 2025
Do we look at things from a worldly perspective or from an eternal perspective? From a worldly perspective, we have only worldly things to depend upon. However, God does not disappoint. When we take a step back and reconsider our outlook from an eternal perspective, often our attitude changes to be healthier and more resilient.
COVID-19
Posted on March 23, 2020
Addressing the physical and social challenges that the COVID- 19 virus has placed upon families is important and so is keeping faith alive and strong.
Godly Living
Posted on July 10, 2018
What gets in the way of your spiritual growth? Family? Time constraints? Work? Hobbies? We all have things that keep us from spending time with God.
