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First, Worship God

By Nanette Johnson | October 19, 2022
First Worship God

Sundays are when we come to church as individuals to be together as a family. I’ve never known life without church. My grandparents raised their children to attend church every Sunday. And then my parents did the same with my sister and me. Jay and I have continued to make Sunday church attendance an important,…

Coaching Them Up

By Brad Echols | October 19, 2022
Coaching Them Up

I was born in a small town to parents who were teenagers, teenagers that were still trying to figure life out. My parents’ story about how they grew in their faith and established a family that loved Jesus both challenged and encouraged me to live like Jesus.  Living in this small town with my little…

We need community.

By Brian Sepulveda | October 19, 2022
We Need Community

Connection and community! We all need it! In the beginning God created man to be in relationship with Him.  Then, he saw that it wasn’t good for man to be alone, so He created a helper, a partner, a woman.  The idea of being in relationship was important to God, so maybe we should give…

Six Benefits of Exercise

By Tara Tomes | October 17, 2022
6 reasons to exercise

Are you looking for a reason to start adding exercise to your weekly routine? Exercise or any physical activity is great for you in many ways. Living a more active lifestyle can lead to a happier and healthier life! Here are six benefits of exercise: Weight Control: It’s no question that exercise can help you lose weight.…

Hand Made Disciples

By Connor Torrealba | October 17, 2022
Hand Made Disciples

What does it mean to be a disciple maker? What images come to your mind with that phrase? Maybe you think of a pastor, minister, or mentor. Maybe you have an image of Jesus, Paul, Peter, or someone else walking with a group of people behind them. Maybe you think of being a bible study…

My Name Is Aaron Tomes

By Aaron Tomes | October 16, 2022

My name is Aaron Tomes.  I am a follower of Jesus Christ and have placed my faith in Him as Savior and Lord of my life! I have been remarkably blessed with a strong Christian heritage—my parents and grandparents were faithful to not only encourage godly values but actually live out those values for us…

Bringing Your Kids to Church

By David Butts | October 13, 2022
Bring Your Children to Church

I was in the Student Building recently and had the chance to visit with some of our students who grew up in our church. I have had the privilege of knowing some of them their whole life. It is amazing to see how much they had grown up and changed in the few years from…

Students Become Friends

By Tanner Watson | October 12, 2022
Students Become Friends

Howdy!  I am sitting here in San Antonio, Texas this morning.  Kurt and I are attending Conclave, a conference for pastors serving children, students, and families.  I am super excited to share what we learned and discussed here in San Antonio, but that isn’t the reason I am writing today.  Instead, I wanted to celebrate…

Two kinds of workouts.

By Tara Tomes | October 12, 2022
Two Kinds of Exercise

Working out and any kind of physical exercise has its benefits. Who doesn’t want to feel and look good? God wants us to take care of our bodies, as it is a way for us to bring him glory. Did you know there are two kinds of workouts? “You were bought at a price. Therefore, honor God with…