by Oki T | Jan 21, 2026 | Uncategorized
With God, Part 3: Dwelling in the Secret Place By Rick Dill, Pastor Emeritus There comes a moment in every believer’s life when we begin to realize that knowing about God is not the same as truly knowing Him. That realization doesn’t usually come in a dramatic moment....
by Oki T | Jan 17, 2026 | Uncategorized
With God Part 2: Prayer & Fasting as Reordered Desire When Hunger Changes: Prayer & Fasting as Reordered Desire When we live with God, hunger changes.Not because hunger disappears, but because it is reoriented. That single truth sits at the heart of prayer...
by Oki T | Jan 8, 2026 | Uncategorized
With God Part 1: Close Enough to Hear Prayer as Communion, Not Just Crisis At the beginning of a new year, many of us feel hopeful. We want to believe this year will be better, steadier, more meaningful. We set goals, make plans, and often attach spiritual language to...
by Oki T | Dec 19, 2024 | Uncategorized
Make Room for Christ: Advent Week 3 By Pastor Marcus L. Heffinger Advent is a season of anticipation, preparation, and reflection. It’s a time when we remember God’s faithfulness in sending Christ into the world and look forward to His promised return. It’s also a...
by Oki T | Dec 12, 2024 | Uncategorized
Making Room for Peace: Advent Week 2 By Pastor Marcus L. Heffinger Advent is a season of preparation, both for the celebration of Christ’s birth and for His promised return. Last week, we lit the candle of hope, reminding us to make room for Christ in our hearts as we...
by Oki T | Dec 5, 2024 | Uncategorized
Making Room for Hope: Advent Week 1 By Pastor Marcus L. Heffinger Advent is here — a season of waiting, preparing, and hoping. It’s a time to pause and reflect, not just on the story of Christmas but on the promises of God that anchor our faith. Advent reminds us...
