On the Importance of Community in Church.

Date April 13, 2009

Hey Folks, there are a number of things I’d like to blog about today, including the start of our new series, From Strife to Life, but I wanted to share a thought from Ruth Gallo on the importance of Community. Ruth, and her husband Steve, have been with us since summer of 05 and it [...]

Pleading the 5th!

Date February 19, 2009

Yes I know, it’s been a while since I’ve posted anything. No the sky hasn’t fallen; it’s just been a bit more busy than usual on this end. Anyone relate? One thing that’s for certain is that our study through the BIG 10 is really rocking our comfort zones. It’s funny how most Americans set [...]

Legalism versus Laziness.

Date December 15, 2008

I grew up in the Midwest where a lot more folks “go to church” than in many parts of the United States. It’s always good when more people go to church. But one thing about the Midwest that I don’t like is that there seems to be more legalism among religious groups. In other words, [...]

Being Community: Take 2.

Date August 25, 2008

Well Ryan Lundquist hit the nail on the head again in his short article in the Rancho Cordova Post regarding community building.  Lundquist has done a great job in tapping into a real need not only here in Rancho, but everywhere. That’s the need for community with each other.  So many people are isolated today [...]