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When we look around at the world, we see so much fighting, war, and conflict. We need peace! After surviving a bruising political race and election, we still see unrest and protests. We pray for peace. We long for peace and harmony in our homes and families, as well as personal... Read More →

Did you ever start a project that took longer and became way more complicated than you expected? Most of us have found that sometimes things end up being harder than they need to be. Did you ever feel that way about being a Christian? At the heart of it, it shouldn’t be that... Read More →

After 400 years of slavery in Egypt God delivered the Israelites and gave them the Ten Commandments as guidelines to govern their relationship with Him and with one another. As they were beginning to possess the land God had promised them, Joshua gave strict instructions... Read More →

Most of us recognize that taking the life of another person is a sin against God and humanity. The 6th Commandment states, “You shall not murder.” That seems pretty straight forward and most of us can readily agree. However, in Matthew, Jesus expands on the offense by saying... Read More →

The first four Commandments are about our relationship with God (vertical) and the last six Commandments are about our relationship with others (horitzontal). Why God chose the relationship between children and parents as the next commandment is not surprising. It is the first... Read More →

Donations to BackStoppers will assist Officer Snyder’s wife and son. You can donate online or mail your donation to The BackStoppers, Inc. PO Box 795168 Saint Louis, MO 63179-0700 Read More →

Many Christians approach the fourth commandment with a mixture of guilt and uneasiness. They sense somehow that Sunday ought to be different, but how and why and who sets the rules? God intended the Sabbath to be a source of renewal. It was to be a regular, weekly time in which... Read More →

What’s in a name? If you peruse a baby book, you can learn the meaning of each name. For example, Ethan means strong, firm; it has good implications, but a name does not determine character. Character makes a person’s name good, bad or something in-between. A person can make a... Read More →

Those interested in being part of the Child Dedication on Oct. 30th should attend a preparatory meeting on Oct. 16th after the worship service. Video introductions for use during the Dedication will be recorded at this meeting. Children of all ages may be dedicated. Register at... Read More →