Let brotherly love continue.  Do not neglect to show hospitality to strangers—for in doing so, some have entertained angels without knowing it.  (Hebrews 13:1-2)THOUGHTS:     I had a nice chuckle...  Read More

“Confident of your obedience, I write to you, knowing that you will do even more than I say.”— Philemon 21Sunday Pastor Pete highlighted the essential role of accountability within fellowship to foste...  Read More

The greatest among you will be your servant. For those who exalt themselves will be humbled, and those who humble themselves will be exalted. -Matthew 23:11-12There were a few things that stuck out to...  Read More

One Small Step- Fasting for GrowthOf all the things to be asked to write about, fasting is probably one of the hardest for me. I am not good at fasting. There are days I don’t think about food and bar...  Read More

In the journey of faith, showing up to church every Sunday, volunteering, or even serving in pastoral roles are important aspects of our spiritual lives. However, as Pastor Pete Keirstead's insightful...  Read More

Our sermon by Pastor Pete on 12/31/23 was a recap of the year with 2 main questions: “Lord, what are you doing?” and “Lord, what am I supposed to do?” He dubbed 2023 as “the year of the question mark”...  Read More

Let your conversation be always full of grace, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how to answer everyone.  Colossians 4:6Have you ever stopped and thought about the difference between being nice...  Read More

“Joy is not the absence of suffering, but the presence of God.”Christmas can be a bright, festive, and happy time. Or it cannot. For some, everything is falling into place. “The family is healthy, job...  Read More

HOPE (Message from Sunday 12/10)   Verse       Even in the unending shadows of death’s darkness, I am not overcome by fear.  BecauseYou are with me in those dark moments, near with Your protection and...  Read More

Life's journey is like a well maintained garden, and spiritual growth is a keyingredient to its multiple blooms. It's not just about showing up on Sundays, butabout making a conscious effort every day...  Read More

"The Lord is not slow in keeping his promise, as some understand slowness. Instead he is patient with you, not wanting anyone to perish, but everyone to come to repentance." 2 Peter 3:9It's approachin...  Read More

Light in the Darkness- Nov. 21, 2023I heard a speaker say once- People are not comfortable in darkness even in an area where we know what is present. It is the same with faith, so many choose to stay ...  Read More