Being unemployed is never a good feeling. There’s an emptiness inside, a desire to be productive, and an uncertainty about what’s next. So, what do we do? Pastor Tom, in his Introduction to the Church...a Master-Planned Community sermon, said, “Healthy churches look like Jesus...
Is summer over? Heck no!! Sure, Labor Day weekend is here and some of you will have your kids back in school, and some of you will be back in school yourself, but that doesn’t mean your summer has to end. Remember, the sun is still out and there are weekends. Yes, this is the time of...
By Mitch Lea-- Back in mid June, Betty and I brought home an eight-week old Goldendoodle puppy! We named her Bailea, and now it begins. For those of you who might not know, a puppy has lots of energy at times, loves to explore new things, and has very sharp little teeth that sometimes bite...
By Mitch Lea -- All of us at Stephen Ministries hope and pray that you, your loved ones, and the people you care for are healthy and safe. I hope you receive comfort in God’s words from Isaiah 41:10: “So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will...