a word from the pastor

America’s Real Poverty

It’s no coincidence that the more secular society grows with its devotion to autonomy the more isolation and loneliness increase. An article in Men’s Health magazine by Christa Sgobba stated that “the rise in self-centeredness also predicted further jumps in loneliness, suggesting a cycle between...
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Grace: The Basis of Relationships

I’m no longer on Facebook. While you can keep in touch with many “friends” on Facebook, the reality is that the social media platform is not built to sustain real relationships. It mostly allows us to share selective information about ourselves to people we don’t really know. I can learn a whole ...
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The Bamboo Brawl

I hate bamboo. Yes, I’m using the word hate for a plant. This invasive, overgrown member of the grass family continues to spread further into my yard every year, and my annual battle of the bamboo has never achieved complete victory. The problem started over a quarter century ago before we move...
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Make the Effort

Depending on your temperament, you may or may not find Christian fellowship with other men easy. Guys are often reticent to become involved at church simply because it runs counter to their natural disposition. Some men avoid Christian fellowship because they fear vulnerability. Others are simply...
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Committed to Community

One of the greatest challenges faced by churches amid the “present distress” has been establishing and maintaining community within the body of Christ. In an effort to confront that challenge, Faith Family has instituted a new program we’re calling R12, short for Romans 12, where the apostle Paul...
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Integrity Check

Do you consider yourself a man of integrity? Can you say with confidence that your character exemplifies Christian beliefs and values? In recent days, well-known Christian leaders have been forced to step down from their ministries due to alleged moral failures. Perhaps it’s time to do your own i...
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