Apr 2, 2020 | 2020-Epic Easter, Pastor's Blog
By Matt Friend “Why????” You shout that one-word question into the cold night sky. You mutter it under your breath. You ask it in your prayers and with any friends or family you might be lucky enough to see during this time of quarantine and global pandemic. Why am I:...
Mar 26, 2020 | 2020-Non Series, Pastor's Blog
By Matt Friend The global response to the Coronavirus Pandemic has been as varied as the millions of virus-types in the world today. Some cope by sharing memes, such as the hypothetical episode of The Office where: Michael ignores corporate’s “work from home” memo...
Mar 19, 2020 | 2020-Non Series, Pastor's Blog
By Matt Friend Last week was one for the history books. Our children will remember the Coronavirus Pandemic like many of us remember September 11, 2001. Toss in a crushing blow to the stock market, Friday the 13th, a full moon, the beginning of Daylight Saving Time,...
Dec 12, 2019 | 2019-Gift of Christmas, Life, Pastor's Blog
By Matt Friend The Christmas story is a true story. History, logic, fulfilled prophecy, and the spiritual experience of changed lives have left behind a smoking gun. However, not everything we’ve been told about the Christmas story is true. In particular, here are six...
Dec 5, 2019 | 2019-Gift of Christmas, Life, Pastor's Blog
By Matt Friend History is filled with unsung heroes. From police men and women, to firefighters, to EMS personnel, to members of our military, to stay-at-home moms. So, how can we—as men—become unsung heroes to the people we love? Here are nine lessons from an unsung...
Nov 26, 2019 | 2019-Why, Life, Pastor's Blog
By Matt Friend Could your Thanksgiving use more spice? I’m not referring to the turkey, stuffing, gravy, cornbread, or pumpkin pie—unless, of course, any of those tastes significantly bland. (In that case, yes, add some spice!) But I am curious… Do you wish your...
Nov 21, 2019 | 2019-Why, Life, Pastor's Blog
By Matt Friend November is National Adoption month, so many of my friends are celebrating the occasion and using it to raise awareness. My wife and I haven’t yet adopted a child, but–more than ever–we want to support those in our community who have. Why should we...
Nov 14, 2019 | 2019-Why, Life, Pastor's Blog
By Matt Friend With great pomp and circumstance that little bundle of joy (and tax deduction!) is born into your world. Whether you brought your baby home from the hospital or adopted him or her sometime later, the question niggles at your mind and won’t go...
Nov 7, 2019 | 2019-Made for More, Life, Pastor's Blog
By Matt Friend Why cancer? Why tsunamis? Why mass shootings? Why do bad things happen in the world? The answers are as multifaceted as the questions… #1 – God is Sovereign God’s sovereignty is one of the most comforting truths taught in the Bible. God has a plan...
Nov 5, 2019 | 2019-Made for More, Life, Pastor's Blog
By Matt Friend If you could trade places with someone famous, who would you pick? Maybe you’d love to be known as the world’s greatest basketball player or business mogul. Perhaps you’d trade places with Joanna Gaines and paint your picture around the Silos. It’s...
