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So the Word became human and made his home among us. (John 1:14a NLT)And the Word became flesh and tabernacled among us. (John 1:14a TLV)The Word became flesh and blood, and moved into the neighborhood. (John 1:14a Message)And the Word became flesh and lived among us (John 1:14a...

This is what the Lord says:“Stand at the crossroads and look;    ask for the ancient paths,ask where the good way is, and walk in it,    and you will find rest for your souls… -Jeremiah 6:16a Friends, I bet you have been a part of a...

But who can discern their own errors?Forgive my hidden faults.Keep your servant also from willful sins;    may they not rule over me.Then I will be blameless,    innocent of great transgression. May these words of my mouth and this meditation of my...

Friends,  It is with great joy and gratitude that I can let y’all know that University will receive an additional pastoral appointment in July. Parker Zimmerman will be joining our pastoral team this summer and I could not be more excited. Parker is an ordained Elder in the TX...

Friends, Today is that strange day, in which failing to where green is met with the threat of being pinched. There are plenty of things we don’t know, or at least don’t know with certainty, and the tale about the snakes is either a metaphor or a later legend, but today is St...

Hi Friends, Here is a video update from Pastor Ben about the recent changes in our community. View Video

The Lord said to Moses: “Bring me seventy of Israel’s elders who are known to you as leaders and officials among the people. Have them come to the tent of meeting, that they may stand there with you.  I will come down and speak with you there, and I...

Friends,  I am seldom lost for words. But they seem to be failing me presently. I do not know what to say about yesterday and really about this past year. I take courage from the wisdom of scripture that we are not alone and that when we lack even the words to pray the Spirit steps in and...

The wilderness and the dry land shall be glad,    the desert shall rejoice and blossom…Strengthen the weak hands,    and make firm the feeble knees.Say to those who are of a fearful heart,    “Be strong, do not fear!Here is...

Friends, I have grown quite fond of hiking. I love the trees, the wildlife (well most of it), the breeze, and the sun. In a world so centered on screens and technology, merely walking in creation is a renewing escape. There are times on an unfamiliar trail, particularly on a hot day or when...