Overload! When I was a kid growing up in Western Pennsylvania, above ground coal mining was very big business. You quickly learned to give the very large coal trucks extra space on the road. They … Read More

If you happen to attend our church services, you will notice there is a truth we teach over and over again: God loves you! It is true, and it’s something we desire for every person … Read More

Have you ever been a part of a club, organization, or community and said to yourself, “I just love being a part of this group of people because of their policies!” Yeah, me neither…Generally, you … Read More

In the first book of the Bible, we find promises made by God and given to a certain people who later became the nation of Israel. In the book of Exodus, this group was led … Read More

I’m currently reading through the Bible with a group of Hope men, and a few weeks back we read the Ten Commandment. I’ve read through the Ten Commandments hundreds of times, but this time a … Read More

As many of you know, possibly because Pastor Nick continues to drop references to torn Achilles tendons, I had surgery on mine about a month ago. Though the healing process is going fine, it is … Read More

In a book I recently finished, the following quotes really caught my attention and quickened my heart. They were: “Are we admirers or followers?” — “They think they love, but they merely desire. They think … Read More

Have you ever noticed how often we use the word love? On a typical day, I am sure I express my love for someone or something dozens of times. It’s interesting to think about how … Read More

When was the last time you asked someone for help? Or are you one of those mythical creatures who has everything all figured out and life has fallen perfectly in order for you?  I’ve heard … Read More