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...
Oct 24, 2019 | 2019-Made for More, Life, Pastor's Blog
By Matt Friend Do you know two Christians who always seem to get along? I’ve met plenty who couldn’t, and you probably have as well. (Depending on the day, I sometimes don’t get along with myself.) However, during my journey on this third rock from the sun, I’ve been...
Oct 23, 2019 | 2019-Made for More, Life, Pastor's Blog
By Matt Friend He disrespected your favorite politician! She mocked your taste in music! His comments about your beliefs were less than kind. She’s built an entire case against the way you’ve chosen to raise your children. All of this from an undisclosed location...
Oct 17, 2019 | 2019-Made for More, Life, Pastor's Blog
By Matt Friend with Michelle Thompson You love your city, your town, your community. It’s not perfect, but no city is. You have your favorite grocery store, pet store, gas station, radio station, coffee shop, and barber shop. But the questions niggle at your mind and...
