Milestone Family, you did it again! Many of you gave up your time and talents to make a difference in the lives of people this Serve Day. It’s always amazing seeing you go out into the community with red shirts, ready to serve however you can. It makes me so proud to be your pastor. Part of the reason we do events like Serve Day comes from a vision I had years ago to be a church where if we…
In Part 1, we looked at Matthew 21 and the significance of the first two parts of the story. I explained that Jesus rode a donkey because it was a symbol of peace and the Israelites laid their cloaks down because they recognized His authority as King. This means that Jesus gives us a promise of peace and security that still applies to our lives today. I want to jump in where we left off on Monday. Let’s look at…
Can you think of something you or your family has always done even though you’re not really sure why you do it? Maybe it’s a certain food you eat every holiday, a school chant, or long-time family tradition. For me, that was Palm Sunday. Even as a boy I have memories of sitting in the pews of my old Baptist church watching people wave palm branches as we all sang a hymn about “Hosanna.” Growing up I always figured we…
Any time some sort of crisis happens, why is our first instinct to head to the grocery store? It’s because we want to be prepared—to be equipped. However, many times we may be physically equipped to handle the challenges life throws at us but spiritually we aren’t sure what to do. So how do we find peace in moments like these? Respond to God. Peace comes from a relationship with a perfect God. In order to reach Him, we have…
Freedom is a powerful thing, but it is never free–it always comes with a price. I want to take a moment today to honor the brave men and women who have served our country to protect our freedom. Joe and Melissa’s story is just one example of how much our veteran’s sacrifice and is a great reminder of an even deeper freedom that comes when you find spiritual family. When we partner with Jesus to build His Church and serve…
I first met Aquila after our 101 class and I was blown away by her story. In fact, I’ve been so moved by what God’s done in her life, I shared it during our Christmas services. So many people were helped and encouraged by hearing her story, I wanted to give everyone the opportunity to get the full story from Aquila in her own words: “I just turned 62 and life hasn’t been easy for me. After enduring multiple back surgeries and other…
Can you remember the last time you asked yourself the simple question: Do I belong here? When we wrestle with the pain and challenges of our past, we often question our value, our abilities, and even our identity. In this place, we wonder if we measure up or fit in. But when you are surrounded by people who remind you that God sees you, He’s with you, and that He’s for you, things begin to flourish in your life. Recently,…