One of the most impactful moments of my life growing up was the time I spent working with my former youth group. I had just returned home for the summer after my first year of college. I wanted to see what it would be like to help out in youth ministry as I was entertaining the idea of…

The place or circumstances where you were found do not define you. You are defined as a loved and precious child of God! The fact that my diamond ring was in the trash doesn't remove its worth! Nothing removes the sentimental value I have for it, although I found it buried in the trash. However, after I found it, somehow, it became even more valuable to me! I cherish it even more now.

Visiting our grandsons in “Tornado Alley,” also known as Oklahoma, is always a blessing. Yes, we were there during a fun-filled week of tornados and thunderstorms. While the parental figures were on a much-needed vacation in the Bahamas, we went on a road trip to Dallas. Our daughter from Seattle joined us as an extra bonus.

We are in an exciting season at Hillspring! On this Mother’s Day Sunday, we will gather to celebrate God’s gift of church family and God’s blessings upon our campaign…

It would be easy to read that statement and think of it as just another way pastors speak. We always bring God into everything. However, I want you to …

Monday April 21, 2024 broke our hearts. Words cannot capture the waves of sadness, confusion, anger and other feelings we are wading through. The horrific tragedy that took place at Wiley Elementary School on that day shook us all and will continue to do so for the foreseeable future.

One of my spiritual gifts is helping. Although it comes naturally to me, I am not always attentive to others around me who might…

Life is divided into chapters. Like a good novel, sharing life isn't just sharing the beautiful things in life; it's also walking with someone during the hard times of life. Some chapters will make you cry for weeks, and there are others you never want to end.

The last several years been filled with multiple agendas demanding attention. In our world, how do you discern God’s will? Our leadership spent time in prayer discerning our vision and values which have helped guide us to our true north…

Pastor Bryan has been preaching a series on “Conversations with God,” exploring great stories of prayer. Prayer is a central part of the biblical narratives and the one common…

As I age, I am increasingly astounded by the intricate and interconnected nature of everything. Whether it’s a…

We all look forward to embracing the New Year with big expectations, fresh ideas, and new dreams. However, none of us think…

On Sunday, we started our Lenten series entitled “Conversations with God.”,

David sang to the Lord the words of this song when the Lord delivered him from the hand of all his enemies and the hand of Saul…

We hear a lot about vision. From politicians to corporations, there is a lot of effort to invite us into their vision for the world. Selling a vision is why billions are spent on marketing and advertising. Having a vision is important.

For an early Christmas, we met our Oklahoma family for a few days in the sun at Universal Studios in Orlando, Florida. It was our Christmas to each other. My son and daughter-in-law would rather…

There was one extra blessing that only a few people in the front pews experienced. During the music, a little girl…

What are first five things you think about when you hear the word Christmas? For me, singing Christmas Carols are at the top of the list.

When I think of Christmas, I immediately go back to…

This past Sunday, we celebrated the life of a hero, Don Ray. He was one of my favorite Sunday School teachers, and the best story teller…

Pure, limitless, and infectious joy. I had never felt anything remotely close to this emotion, at least, not to the extent I had that week. With my junior year of high school recently behind me…