Unity Not Uniformity

Unity Not Uniformity

One of the great challenges that all of us face is the belief that everyone should be like us (or do things the way we would do them)! Now, I think that followers of Christ could agree that there are several non-negotiable areas in the Christian life. Yet, often what...
Unity Not Uniformity

Rearview Mirror 9-14-2016

The hearing to get our Conditional Use Permit was this morning.  Overall it went very well except for one thing, a last minute letter with several questions and issues raised by the City of Port Orchard. Our project is not located in the city, but because we are in a...
Unity Not Uniformity

Great Leaders are First Great Followers

I have appreciated the many voices promoting leadership over the past several decades. It has been a blessing to see the emphasis upon character and care elevated in leadership. I was recently reminded of a statement that had an impact on me several years ago, “You...
Unity Not Uniformity

Rearview Mirror 9-7-2017

Let the fall begin! I hope that you had a great summer. I know that I enjoyed the time to get away to do things and spend time with those around me. Now, it is time for us to move into our new ministry year. I do ask you to pray for God to work in and through our...
Unity Not Uniformity

Discovering Great Worship

If you are like me, you have used the term worship to describe an experience. Usually that experience is usually related to a spiritual encounter. It could be listening to a song, exposure to some great Biblical truth or even taking in a fantastic view of nature....