Tracing the Light: An Advent Reflection from Israel
I was blessed to accompany pastors from across the US on a trip to Israel to experience the country, its people, its holy sites, and to learn about the current […]
Advent: Anticipate, Prepare, Rejoice, Adore
’tis the Season The trappings of the Christmas season often distract us from the reason for the season. It has been said that “It’s the most wonderful time of the […]
Parent-Child Dedication
In the life of our church, there are few moments more special than when families stand together before their church family to dedicate their children to the Lord. This past […]
What Now?
What next? This question has been on my mind and heart for a few weeks now. After all, we have Refresh & Renew, the 2026 budget, the Quarterly Ministry Celebration, […]
Awake and Alive in Worship
I was at an event not too long ago which was filled with boisterous singing and dancing as expressions of worship. It was a beautiful and a joyous sight to […]
A Risk Worth Taking
I recently took my boys to the Sky Zone trampoline park since they had a day off from school. If you’ve never been, it’s a large warehouse filled with trampolines, […]
The Enemy of Complacency
This week Eastmont began a 40-day emphasis to Refresh and Renew our hearts before the LORD in anticipation of the building program ahead. For 40 days we’ve been challenged to […]
Fall at Eastmont: Expectant Hearts, Exciting Days Ahead
“Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us…” (Ephesians 3:20) This fall […]
Created for Good Works
What are your gifts? What are your talents and skills? About what are you passionate? Remember, God has uniquely created you and prepared good works for you to do. I […]
Better Together
One of the greatest gifts God has given us in the Christian life is each other. That’s right… we weren’t meant to follow Jesus on our own. While our personal […]