Jake Jacobson

Why Movement? This month, we are continuing our challenges in which we are asking our members to read Scripture, prayer, spend 20 minutes moving our bodies, and/or cleansing and resetting our dietary habits. Our children’s ministry is also getting in on the fun by participating in a sign language challenge in which they are learning … Read more

Why Pray? Prayer is such an interesting topic in our world today. You don’t necessarily have to believe in any god to pray–it can simply serve as a means of offering up good thoughts and hopes to the wider universe. We see this on the heels of any tragedy, that people begin to comment that … Read more

Why Read Scripture? This month, our church family is working together to encourage and challenge each other in our daily faith. We have chosen four challenges (plus the kid’s sign language challenge!) to work on together this month. Over the course of the next several weeks, we will be sharing in a conversation about how … Read more

Between a Rock and a Hard Place Peter was a good guy. Right? I think we would count Peter as a good guy. But Peter was incredibly flawed. Which is both good and bad. It is good because we are all flawed, and if Jesus can use Peter, then Jesus can use all of us. … Read more

When God Interrupts “I just want to know and do God’s will for my life.” It’s a fairly common refrain among people of faith. I am certain I myself have spoken or thought it numerous times, and perhaps you have as well. We want to know and do God’s will for us–we truly do! The … Read more

He Had Lots of Chances of Turning Back, But He Didn’t “He had lots of chances of turning back, but he didn’t.”  This is a quotation (or at least very similar to a quotation) from J.R.R. Tolkien’s Lord of the Rings. In this quote, a hobbit (basically a short being who is not renowned in … Read more

The God of Oppotunity Have you ever noticed that God offers new beginnings time after time? God is ever-patient with each and everyone of us, and God offers us a new chance as often as we need it. It’s part of the reason why so many people are drawn to the love of God–because his … Read more

As 2020 comes to a close, it is always appropriate to look back and reflect as well as to think towards the coming year and the opportunities that a fresh year can provide to us. Below, you will find a series of resources for spiritual, mental, and physical health. As we conclude this year, ask … Read more

Kings, Magi, and Shepherds We celebrate Christmas every year on December 25th. And every year, there seems to be more and more to do just to pull off this holiday. There are decorations to set out. There are presents to purchase for loved ones and friends, and then to wrap and place under a tree. … Read more

The Measure of Your Life Here in chapter 6, Paul is ready to conclude his letter to the Galatian churches, but the task of living faithfully remains in front of all who call on the name of Jesus. You see, Paul has given the Galatians a clear directive all throughout this letter. It is not … Read more