This past Sunday at church, we were reflecting on how truly rich most of us are. As the message unfolded, I leaned over to my youngest son and asked:  “Do you think you’re hearing this differently after our mission trip to Costa Rica last week?”  He simply...

Here at New Life, we’re currently working through a three-week Sermon series titled The Money Test. It’s focused on a passage of scripture in 1 Timothy 6 with an emphasis on our material wealth and what we believe about the things we own.   Last week we discovered that we...

Every day, I ask God for grace and grit. Every day, He answers in ways big and small. I've been thinking about how God gives us what we need every day, which includes both great and not-so-great days. Grace and grit might seem like an odd pair to ask for, but they're actually perfect partners...

Independence Day has always been a big deal in our country. It’s the day we celebrate breaking free from tyranny. It’s about charting our own course and standing on our own two feet.  But as followers of Jesus, I think there’s something worth reflecting on this...

Childhood Dreams When I was younger, I used to daydream about having superpowers—super speed to dash into the street and save someone from a speeding car; super strength to catch a collapsing bridge before it crushed the people below; the ability to fly so I could swoop in and rescue...

Do you know what the center most verse in the Bible says? According to verse count the middle or center verse in the Bible is Psalm 118:8 which says It is better to take refuge in the LORD than to trust in man. There you go…this is so true. Considering all the messages we receive every...

Let’s talk about something that sneaks in during summer if we’re not careful: the slide. The slow fade. The drift. For me, summer can sometimes mean inconsistency. I’ve got six kids. And in the summer, it feels like everything’s up in the air. Schedules are weird...

So, what are your thoughts on God these days? Now, when you just read that question, you either heard it as being asked to you OR you read it as the answer to the title of the post. Either way, it is a great conversation and thought starter for anyone. Maybe you need to be asked what your...

So its graduation season again! A time of ending one season and starting another. A time to be excited about future plans and next steps. For me, this year it is different. This year, three of our pastors have kids graduating from high school. However, for Pastor TJ and Pastor Brett, this is...

There’s a statement that’s been floating around in Christianity for a long time. It was originally thought to have been written by St. Francis of Assisi, the father of the Franciscan order of the Roman Catholic Church, but after more detailed investigation, it’s been determined...