Waiting to Go HomeLife often feels like a waiting room. We strive, build, and plan, yet deep down, we know this world is not our final destination. Our hearts long for something eternal—something perf...  Read More

God's Constant LovePsalm 107 is broken up into four parts. It tells four stories of God’s faithfulness to those who are lost, those who are sick, those who are guilty, and those who are going through ...  Read More

Who is your one?One person, one name, one life—your “one” who you know needs a relationship with Jesus to change the trajectory of their life.Get that name. Get that face. Commit to it. Write it down ...  Read More

Are You Feeling Alone?Feeling alone is something almost every Christian faces at some point. Even in a crowd, you might find yourself struggling with a sense of isolation. The world may seem indiffere...  Read More

The Lord’s Prayer contains only about 70 words, and it can be said in less than a minute. But for nearly 2,000 years it has inspired great music, comforted the dying, and encouraged the downhearted. M...  Read More

Being Left OutHave you ever felt the sting of being left out? Maybe it was at a church event, in a circle of friends, or even within your workplace or family. Being excluded can cut deep, leaving us f...  Read More

A lot of churches and organizations have assimilation classes. They might call it a membership class or new hire, but the goal is to assimilate that person into the larger group. I looked up the word ...  Read More

There are a couple of things you need to know about me. First, I like to shovel snow. And second, I like to mow grass.I’m sure that sounds rather strange to you! It means this winter season has been v...  Read More

I resisted getting glasses for as long as I could. I delayed it for a whole lot longer than I should. When I finally went to an optometrist, I walked out with a prescription for bifocals! When my new ...  Read More

A Novel RomanceWhat’s love got to do with it? Apparently nothing. It’s a love story more reminiscent of O.J. and Nicole than Romeo and Juliet. Even the police chief in Henderson, Texas, admitted, “It'...  Read More

Dear First Church family & friends,As Christians, we have “invited Christ into our lives.” And perhaps even prayed what is called the “sinner’s prayer.” We often have a very limited and personal view ...  Read More

  Dr. David Jeremiah tells the story of Wa-Tho-Huk. (Yes, that’s his actual name.) He was a young Indian boy who dreamed of being a professional football player. When the other boys were playing in th...  Read More