WelcomeThe Miriam-Webster dictionary defines the word cacophony as “a harsh or jarring sound…an incongruous or chaotic mixture.” If you look at the Greek origins, the word cacophony essentially means “bad sound” or “bad voices.” In contrast, the word euphony describes a sound that is harmonious, melodious, pleasing, and sweet.This is the final week of our series Cancel the Noise: Take Control of t...  Read More

Our aptitudes, values, and behaviors are influenced by the people we listen to. For the past several weeks, I have been challenging each of you to consider the voices that you are allowing to influence your life. This includes voices on the macro level - the entertainment you watch, the media you consume, and the social influencers or apps that you follow. Together, these macro voices can account ...  Read More

As many of you know, I plan my sermon series (along with the scriptures that I’ll be using) months in advance. In fact, I outlined this current series way back at the end of last summer! Of course, a lot has happened just this past week alone. We saw the transition of power from one president to another. And President Trump has already signed a flurry of executive orders that have some people scar...  Read More

WelcomeAccording to Greek mythology, there was once a handsome young hunter named Narcissus. Although many romantic interests pursued him, Narcissus turned away their advances and instead grew more deeply in love with… himself… or at least a reflection of his likeness in a pool of water. So obsessed with his own beauty, Narcissus could not pull himself away from his reflection, giving in to a life...  Read More

WelcomeLast week, we thought about how negative voices make us feel, where they come from, and how we feed them. This week, we are delving into what the Bible calls fools. Sometimes a fool is easy to pick out, and other times, not so much. Could the fool in your life be a small voice that’s just constantly playing in the background, on your social media feed, from the news, or even a co-worker? So...  Read More

Recently I read the results of a survey asking churchgoers what they most want to see in a sermon from their pastor. The answer wasn’t compassion, relevance, boldness, or knowledge. Instead, the number one response was honesty about their own doubts. Whatever the topic and whatever the viewpoint is on that topic, people want honesty from their leaders, especially a transparency about a leader’s ow...  Read More