Honoring Fathers
Being a dad is not easy. It takes time, dedication, effort, strength, love, patience, and so much more. Having access to both parents, or having strong parental role models, can be vital to a child’s development. As we approach Father’s Day, we have a special message for all the Dads out there and for those […]
The Morning that Changed the World
Read Luke 24:1-12 Mornings are a time of renewal. A fresh start. They are the beginning of a new day and as such they bring a new opportunity. I (Pastor Rich) wake up early every morning to do my daily devotional and to spend time with the Lord. It’s how I start my day off […]
Passover and Easter: A Promise of Blessings
As we approach Passover, I want to take just a few minutes to have a heart-to-heart with you about why Passover, and the entire Easter season, is so important to each of us here at Trinity Church. Passover is: • an integral part of our relationship with God • the fulfillment of a promise and […]
In AWE of God’s Blessings to His Church
I am in AWE of God’s blessings to His church. He provides in so many ways both big and small, but most importantly, we, as a church family, are blessed together in Christ Jesus. When we come together as a church and follow the mandates of God, He blesses us because of our faithfulness, and […]
What’s Stopping Us From Experiencing the Awe of God?
I want to dwell at the feet of God. I want to live in awe of Him. Don’t you? So what’s stopping us? While that seems like a simple question, the complexities of life keep getting in the way. The simple answer is nothing. Living in awe of God is a choice. We make it; […]
In AWE of God
What fills you with awe? A perfectly formed flower? Towering mountains? A beautiful day at the beach? Massive storms? Maybe it’s the perfectly turned phrase of your favorite writer or the breathtaking magnificence of a painting in a museum. Some people are in awe of the nuances and grandeur of architecture. Some are in awe […]
Seeking True Salvation
“Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you. For everyone who asks receives; the one who seeks finds; and to the one who knocks, the door will be opened.” (Matthew 7:7-8) You’ve repented and accepted Jesus as your Savior. You’ve done […]
Focusing on the Present to Avoid a Negative Future
I want to talk to you today about living in the present. Focusing on the present. Yes, the future matters, and planning and setting goals is something we should do, but it’s not something we do at the expense of the present. And yes, we need to acknowledge and learn from the mistakes and successes […]
Finding Renewal in God’s Word
Being a Jesus Follower means obeying His teachings, loving others, and growing spiritually. Our human nature sometimes gets in the way though, and we fight a continual battle with who we were versus who God created us to be. That struggle is exhausting. God’s solution for our problems is not just to pray more. Don’t […]
Stop Asking Why, How, and When: Just Do It!
I have three words for you that I want you to truly take to heart. Just do it! Did your mother or father every say those words to you when you were young? Mine did. If I questioned an order, they were quick to remind me that I was to just do what they said. […]