In James 1:2-4, the author James writes these shocking and uncomfortable words: “Count it all joy, my brothers, when you meet trials of various kinds, for you know that the testing of your faith produces steadfastness. And let steadfastness have its full effect, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking in nothing.” We don’t […]
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What I Learned Memorizing the Book of James
Two months ago I took on the personal challenge of seeing if I could memorize the first chapter of James. I was preparing to start a new sermon series in this book and thought it would be a good discipline to commit the beginning words of James to memory. After memorizing the first chapter over […]
How Do We Live Out Our Mission?
Most churches have a mission statement that states the purpose for their existence. The goal of these statements is to provide clarity, focus, unity. These statements can help everyone move in the same direction as they seek to live out God’s calling for them as a church. But the challenge with the mission statement is […]
Am I a lover of self?
In 2 Timothy 3:1-5, Paul warns Timothy that in the “last days” people will be lovers of self rather than lovers of God. It is easy to read that phrase “lovers of self” and simply imagine someone that is fully arrogant and conceited. And if I feel confident that I not either of those two […]
Update on Staffing Changes
Hello Village Family, I want to take a moment and give you an update on some of the staff transitions/searches currently happening at Village. First, I am excited to let you know that Jamie Hill will be joining our staff, working part-time (about 10 hours a week) as our Director of Children’s Ministry. Jamie and […]