God-Centered Worship
Written by Emily Hein / October 2018 There are quite a few churches in the area around my house. In particular, there is one “mega-church” about a block down the road.…
Comfort in Knowing
Written by Nathan Buck / September 2018 Most of us wish we knew everything at this time of year! As school starts, we wish we knew the outcomes of daunting life…
Christian Education
Written by Sam Lisak / May 2018 Later this month my congregation will be celebrating our Christian day school’s 25th Anniversary. Twenty-five years of having, maintaining, and growing a Christian Day…
Not Just Filler
Written by Jaqi Gerbitz My high school music teacher/choir director has a phrase which he drills into each of his students. If nothing else, the phrase “Hymns are not just…
Busted
Written by Sam Lisak / March 2018 March Madness is one of the most exciting times of the year for sports fans. Fans look forward to the NCAA Tournament starting off…
Life Isn’t Fair
Written by Katherine Manthe / March 2018 When I was younger, I found myself saying “But that’s not fair!” quite a bit. Whether I was on cleanup after a meal, got…
Focus on Christ
Written by Adam Fiechtner / February 2018 What do you focus on every day? Some things that come to mind might be school, work, or family. These are the things that…
The Highways and the Byways
Written by Nathan Buck / February 2018 We are so quick to judge others. I would like to think that I strive to be an accepting person; thoughtful; caring—not judging. See,…
Contentment
Written by Madelyn Schierenbeck / February 2018 What do you want in life right now? Do you want to buy a house? Do you want to travel more? Maybe get married…
Flee From the Fire
Written by Pastor David Ude / December 2017 “Let marriage be held in honor among all, and let the marriage bed be undefiled, for God will judge the sexually immoral and…