by Pastor DanHave you ever met someone at their lowest point or during their biggest struggle?  It might be a death of someone, illness, or other difficulty.  I recently met a person whose spouse had ...  Read More

December 22, 2024First Sunday of Advent(Joy) But the angel reassured them. “Don’t be afraid!” he said. “I bring you good news that will bring great joy to all people. The Savior – yes, the Messiah, th...  Read More

December 15, 2024First Sunday of Advent(Love) Beloved, let us love one another, for love is of God; and everyone who loves is born of God and knows God. -- 1 John 4:7 (NKJV)Learn ItLove is the selfles...  Read More

December 8, 2024First Sunday of Advent(Peace) …and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus. -- Philippians 4:7 (NKJV)Learn ItPeace is...  Read More

December 1, 2024First Sunday of Advent(Hope) Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that you may abound in hope by the power of the Holy Spirit. -- Romans 15:13 (NKJV)Le...  Read More

by Pastor DanA few weeks ago, I was watching my grandson, and he says, “Grandpa, can we play hide and seek?”  “Of course we can,” I said.  He looked at me and said, “I will start counting.  You go hid...  Read More

by Pastor DanIf you have read some of these articles before, I am sure you have noticed that a lot of them come from real-life experiences. I recently had a conversation, and it turned into what I cou...  Read More

by Pastor DanHere is a phrase to ponder:  “Wisdom is gained through the courage to love.”  This phrase has shown up in my journal many times throughout the years.  At one point in time, I even wrote u...  Read More

by Pastor DanMany of these articles are written out of conversations or experiences in my life.  When we look at the recent experiences in our lives in the political landscape, we know that this is an...  Read More

by Pastor DanI have been around the car scene almost my whole life.  Truth be told, I have always enjoyed making something louder and making it go faster.  When you talk to others in the car scene, yo...  Read More

by Pastor DanIt still is of great interest to me where thoughts and ideas come from.  Recently shared in a group conversation about grief and loss, I made a comment about how finding a way to heal fro...  Read More

by Pastor DanIt is interesting the conversations that arise in everyday life.  Twice in different conversations over the last two weeks, I was asked the same question.  The question was:  How do I kno...  Read More