Better than seven sons

The Book of Ruth The Book of Ruth is a love story–not a romantic one, but one between two unrelated women who adopt each other as mother and daughter. When life appears hopeless, there is always hope and God. Hear … Continue reading

What the world needs . . . from you!

You have something to offer the whole world. Learn what it is in Jodi Faulkner’s video devotional today. … Continue reading

What happens when you have faith in yourself?

On Sunday, March 27, Associate Pastor Carolyn Hansen will preach on “Judges: What Happens When You Have Faith in Yourself.” Many people commend trusting our own judgment. Believing in ourselves. Going with our gut. The book of Judges tells us, … Continue reading

New class at the Lakeside Institute of Theology

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God Keeps His Promises

The next book in our sermon series is Joshua. The Hebrew people had escaped from slavery in Egypt, wandered for 40 years in the desert, and we’re now ready to receive the land that God had promised. Standing on the … Continue reading

Deuteronomy: A Love Letter

We’re continuing our series on the books of the Bible. This week the book is Deuteronomy. You may be surprised to hear that Deuteronomy is a love letter. It’s a restatement of the covenant, yes. But the love relationship of … Continue reading

God’s got your number

The book of Numbers in the Bible got its name because a census was taken, at least partly to see how many soldiers might be available to protect against enemies. God promised to provide safety and resources; the Hebrews were … Continue reading