Bash Not
by Pastor Nicholas on January 8th, 2025
As we greet the new year, I would like to propose a moratorium: Stop bashing one another. Last year’s presidential election stooped to new lows of negative reporting. Lies, and outright character assassination severed the bond between family members, including the family of God. While at the same time it highlighted the great political divide within our nation.Christians are not immune. In fact th...  Read More
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G.O.A.T
by Pastor Nicholas on January 8th, 2025
Over 30 years ago, Muhammad Ali referred to himself as “the Greatest”. His wife later added “Of All Time” – which became known by the acronym: “the G.O.A.T.” Since then, the abbreviation has been used to describe exceptional athletes, musicians, rappers, and other popular figures. There are even G.O.A.T. foods! However, the superlative is flawed.For one, it is specific to a respective field; Seren...  Read More
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The Turning
by Pastor Nicholas on January 8th, 2025
Have you noticed the head-spinning political activity of recent weeks leading up to the election in November?  The failed assassination attempt of Donald Trump, a strategic dropping out of the election by President Biden, the swift support of Kamala Harris to run in his place… Both candidates have hit the campaign trail.  Name calling, attack ads, lots of fake news  - it’s politics “normale.”  It ...  Read More
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Disciple: An Influenced Influencer
by Pastor Nicholas on January 8th, 2025
As more people get their information online, social media influencers are a highly sought after group of specialists.  Operating on multiple platforms, they were given access to both political party conventions this year, because of their acumen in targeting young voters. These niche marketers affect everything from purchases to politics, from what’s trending to what’s become passe. Their posts at...  Read More
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Step Into God's Story
by Pastor Nicholas on December 9th, 2024
Our theme this year is Step into 2024. The big idea is movement. All change – all growth is the result of taking some kind of action. Whether it’s getting a job, going on a date, becoming a social media influencer, finding freedom from an addiction – all require stepping up, or stepping out.We began 2024 by stepping in – into God’s story, through our virtual Bible reading groups. Why is reading th...  Read More
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Throw Some Glow
by Pastor Nicholas on December 9th, 2024
Throwing Shade is a slang term that was introduced in the 80’s. By 2017 it found its way into our dictionary. Webster defines it as a “subtle, sneering expression of contempt for or disgust with someone—  Read More
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Self-LESS
by Pastor Nicholas on May 29th, 2024
I have the antidote to ALL things troubling – globally, nationally, socially, spiritually, relationally and personally.  It’s ridiculously simple, extraordinarily complex.  It’s the practice of being SELF-LESS.  Think about it, what would happen if everyone (yes, everyone) looked out for the needs of others, not just their own?   Being self-less is not thinking LESS of yourself (I am a no-good, wo...  Read More
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