Current statistics say that approximately 92 million selfies are snapped daily around the world. The average person spends, a total of seven minutes taking selfies. It begs the question, what are we worshipping?By Brent Freeman

You've heard the saying, Bigger is not always better. We confuse the size of our home, with our sense of satisfaction. Culturally we've downsized the things that matter, for things that do not. Today anxiety and insecurity are increasing as it appears the world is spiraling out of control. However, the Bible speaks to what is happening worldwide an…

This week we stop to give God thanks and challenge our Church family, as we ask God for greater days ahead.By Brent Freeman

There is a road that is known as the most dangerous road in America. It’s called the "Million Dollar Highway". There is a 12-mile stretch of winding mountain road, and if you're driving south you'll be on the cliffside, with no guardrails! The origin of the name is unclear. But the locals say "You'd have to pay me a million dollars" to drive that s…

Prayer is a powerful tool. Through prayer, I have seen people recover from medical battles, relationships restored, families healed, circumstances changed, and people saved. However, I also know there will be times when prayer will not change what is about to happen. So the question must be addressed, "Why pray?"…

Nicknames are a funny thing, they can be a reflection of our strengths or our greatest weaknesses. A source of pride or humiliation. Jesus gave a nickname to one of His disciples, that didn't appear to reflect who He was at all in the moment. Perhaps it's because Jesus sees our potential and who we can become.…

Most of us are familiar with the moment when Jesus raised Lazarus from the dead. However, in this event, we also learn about a woman named Martha. But Martha's story isn't limited to this one event. This week we take some time to examine a life, that was preoccupied and overly busy, and how that life drastically changed.…

This week we are looking at a subject that is often misunderstood or even ignored within Christianity. But if it is properly put into practice, can make a dramatic difference in our spiritual lives.By Brent Freeman

What do you do when your life is on the line, and the only out requires you to compromise your beliefs? When you're facing the literal fires in life, that is when you need to trust God. But Trusting God is only possible when you know Him.By Brent Freeman

This week we look at a man born to live a special life, set apart from the nation around Him. Despite His parent's efforts to dedicate their child to God's service, He repeatedly made one bad decision after another. But once again, we see that His story didn't end there.By Brent Freeman

The most important question a person can ask is, why am I here? Am I just taking up space on a planet spinning into nowhere? Or is there an ultimate purpose out there? Is there a true reason for living?By Brent Freeman

Be Honest. How often do you see something and think, "If I could just have..." ? It's amazing how all of us struggle to go through life without chasing bigger and "better" stuff. This week we examine the advice of a man who had everything He could ever want.By Brent Freeman

Driving home one afternoon, I came across a squirrel in the middle of the road. It struggled to figure out whether to run left or run right, so it stood frozen in no man's land. Essentially what I'm saying, this message came out of an encounter with a squirrel.By Brent Freeman

The weather last week brought about some changes. It changed our service schedule, our work schedules, and of course, schools were closed. The interesting thing in our area is that while some addresses saw record snow accumulations, others saw nothing! Those who didn't get snow accumulation weren't happy, because we all love snow! Throughout the Bi…

We all face difficult circumstances, but Daniel was facing death. King Nebuchadnezzar put Daniel in an impossible situation, so He turned to God for help.

Over the course of 2023, a common thread emerged. This week we stop and reflect on the past year and how the messages impacted our lives.By Brent Freeman

Auld Lang Syne, a song with a history very few people know. In fact, it's rare to find anyone who knows the lyrics or the meaning. Auld Lang Syne is a song that celebrates "the Good Old Days", and was originally used at memorials or funerals. So why use it as an anthem, to celebrate the year ahead?By Brent Freeman

Inspiration can sometimes come from very surprising places. This year an unusual source offers a great reminder.By Brent Freeman

The word 'Merry' rarely appears in our vocabulary. In fact, Christmas may be the only time of year people use the word at all. There is an Christmas Carol with unknown origins, that uses this word in the title. The question is, what does the song actually mean?By Brent Freeman

The Head Basketball Coach at Baylor University instituted something into the program, that spread across the campus, "A Culture of Joy". Drew simply states, "The love and joy they have for each other is definitely a key to our success."By Brent Freeman

Joy is different from happiness. Where Joy is a measure of how good we feel over time, Happiness is about what makes us feel good in the present moment.By Brent Freeman

We all have moments when things aren't going the way we'd like, when stress and pressure can easily take the forefront. Sometimes the best thing we can do is intentionally change our perspective by reflecting on all reasons we have to be thankful.By Brent Freeman, Keith Thornton, Mike Newsom

We are all programmed today to be negative. We are surrounded by negative news, and negative opinions. We are quick to go negative! But what would our lives look like if we learned to count the blessings we have been given in life? When was the last time you truly felt grateful for something?By Brent Freeman

We've all heard the phrase, climbing the ladder. The problem is we're not always climbing the right ladder. The good news is, once you realize you're heading in the wrong direction, one step can change everything!By Matt Samler

Last summer we took a journey along the Appalachian Trail, from Georgia to Maine. Okay, though the power of some editing magic, we "hiked" the Appalachian Trail. While our team was shooting video at various points of interest, there was a hiker in our Church that really completed the entire Appalachian Trail alone. This week we talk to Her and Her …

In 2 Timothy, the apostle Paul wrote an important letter from inside a prison cell, to Timothy, a young preacher. Paul's words still carry a tremendous weight and importance to all Christians today.

The Bible offers some unique titles to the Church. One that emphasizes the love and care that Jesus showed to His followers.

We live in a world bombarded by negativity and bad news. Following the recent attack on Israel, and the 24 hour wall to wall coverage, we have to ask simple question, "How's your soul?" What is feeding your heart and mind and how is it affecting you?By Brent Freeman

This week we look at what the Bible says about the events unfolding in Israel. It is also an opportunity to hear the testimony and perspectives of various staff members, as they share what God has and is continuing to do in their lives today.By Brent Freeman

Have you ever had someone pull you aside for an important conversation? What if someone asked you to travel on foot, miles out of the way, in order to have that conversation? That is exactly what Jesus did with his followers, so clearly His words mattered.By Brent Freeman

There's nothing like hearing cheers. Cheers sound good to our ears, don't they? Cheerleaders are encouraging, they're positive. No matter if you're winning or losing, they're with you.By Brent Freeman

Throughout this series, we have looked at values & virtues in our lives. This week we're discussing two topics that are crucial we get right in our lives.By Brent Freeman

Love, we overuse that word. We say we "Love" even the most trivial seeming things in life. We talk about emotions and feelings, but the Bible tells us that Love is much more than that.By Brent Freeman

It’s tragic that we live in a world that is more shocked by Integrity, than the lack of Integrity. This week we learn a valuable lesson from a drive-thru window.By Brent Freeman

It's amazing how our culture today can take something good and turn it into a negative. This week we learn an important lesson through the example of a dog in Edinburgh, Scotland.By Brent Freeman

Life is full of painful moments. But some of that pain can actually be avoided! The important thing to realize, is that in many cases, we get to choose our pain.By Guest Speaker

A Trend is a general tendency towards change, and while Trends come and go, something that is trending is a wider and lasting movement. In this series we're looking at values and the decisions we make.By Brent Freeman

Sometimes a walk on the beach, becomes more than just a time rest and relaxation. This week Pastor Brent shares a personal story of conviction and a lesser known parable from Luke.By Brent Freeman

Hear from the team who created the Legacy Trek Series, as they share reflections of the series, and what lessons rose to the top.By Brent Freeman

In most aspects of life, we chase a destinations. We set goals, chase deadlines, titles, financial status and locations. While having a goal is a good thing, the reality is that as long as were in this life, we are never finished. There is still work to do, obstacles to conquer and miles ahead. This week we come to the final stretch of the Appalach…

This week along the Appalachian Trail, we come to a place that is known for its difficulty. A stretch that slows hikers to such a snail's pace that it takes hours to go one mile. Sometimes life can be hard, only to get harder.By Mike Newsom

This week we've reached a location along the Appalachian Trail, that is known for weather extremes. Much like our everyday life, in order to visit this unique spot, you have to learn how to stand firm despite the strong winds.By Matt Samler

If you ask people, “What do you want out of life?” The answers are often similar, “I want to have fun, to feel good and be happy.” In short we're all chasing the mountain top moments in life, no one answers that question by saying they want to experience the 'lows' in life. Despite that, life is full of highs and lows, it's not a matter of if, but …

It takes courage to become a Christian and to tell the truth about our condition. All of us are sinners in need of God’s grace and Salvation in Christ. Paul was a man on mission, He wrote about His own personal experience in sharing faith with others.By Brent Freeman

Our world is becoming increasingly filled with distraction. Information moves faster, louder, and brighter than ever before. Entertainment, social media, and marketing have never been so prevalent. They beg for our attention and our focus. In so doing, our minds are diverted from a life that matters.…

As parents, we don't like for our kids to see our weaknesses. Especially for Dads, we want our kids to think we are superman, but the older they get, they realize we are not! This week our Trek takes an unexpected turn as this lesson becomes all too real.By Brent Freeman

There is something so invigorating, soul-awakening, renewing, restoring, refreshing and healing about being in the mountains. There is good reason we call them mountain top experiences.By Brent Freeman

Regrets. We all have dealt with regret, whether it is the result of our own doing, or the result of holding too tightly, to something that was done by someone else. This week we learn to look differently at the rearview mirror.By Brent Freeman

Mottos and slogans are important, they can encourage and motivate. On the Appalachian Trail, the unofficial motto is, "Don't Quit On A Bad Day." There is a warning in that statement, "Bad Days Are Coming!" When the weather turns bad, the temperature falls, the food runs out, or pain and injury sets in, a beautiful place can turn ugly quick!…

The Appalachian Trail (A.T.) is over 2,190 miles long, passes through 14 states, eight different national forests, six national park units and numerous state parks, forests, and game lands. All hikers know that to reach a destination they have to keep moving. The life you live is about taking small steps toward a BIG God.…