The writing team has expanded to include Alan and Penny Oesterling.  The meeting we had as a team last week has generated such excitement and so many ideas that I can only be encouraged.  Penny brings a wealth of experience as a blogger.  Alan has faithfully handled her editing and posting.  Their experience and Jo … Continue reading New Year’s Change →

This week we are between studies.  So we are highlighting one of our other studies offered on Thursday evenings.  Alicia Childers was kind enough to share her thoughts and experience with the Apples of Gold study.  It is an inspiring testimony that makes me want to find a similar study for men. Apples of Gold … Continue reading Apples of Gold →

I am often amazed when I recognize God's hand at work in my life.  Many times I see it in the timing of events, sermons, bible studies, lessons, and other sources when it is obvious that all of it was pointing to the same message.  It has been difficult to understand what God is doing … Continue reading Trust →

I really wish we had the ability to record video at our Berea Heights campus because Pastor Paul Fleming's sermon this past Sunday was worth sharing.  It has prompted conversations in my home all week long.  I know that Paul focused on the angels from the Christmas story and what each taught us, but what … Continue reading Obedience →

I want to thank Jo Ann Whitaker for her post this week.  It was a timely reminder for me after a week filled with the news of loved ones who have passed away.  While not within my family, they were certainly among friends I hold as dear as any family member.  I noted specifically the … Continue reading God Strengthens Us →

It is a real pleasure to have Jo Ann Whitaker join our writing team.  This week features a submission from her that is timely for the season from our ongoing Study of Ephesians.  Please see the links below for information on finding a Life Group and the sermon from this past Sunday.  As always, please … Continue reading God Instructs Us →

We continue our study of Ephesians this week with a look at how God loves us.  As part of our study, we took a look at how this affects us to participate in corporate worship with a group of questions: Are you faithful and active in corporate worship? Does Paul’s teaching on corporate worship challenge … Continue reading God Loves Us →