The Biblical Meaning of the World
by Nathan Swarey on August 2nd, 2026
The Bible uses the word “world” in more than one way, and understanding the difference helps us understand what God is asking of us. Sometimes the world means God’s creation and the people He loves. Other times it means the systems, values, and ways of thinking that stand…
Do You Really Believe?
by Nathan Swarey on February 15th, 2026
There is a question that cuts deeper than most of us like to admit: do we really believe? Not believe in the way we might believe the sun will rise, with a distant and comfortable certainty, but believe the way a man stepping off a mossy rock into…
The Theology of the Manger
by Lowell Yoder on December 14th, 2025
There is a verse we know so well that we may have stopped truly seeing it. Mary brought forth her firstborn son, wrapped him in swaddling cloths, and laid him in a manger. A manger. We must let that sink in. This was no cozy scene with golden…
Surrender Is a Beautiful Exchange
by Conrad Krabill on November 16th, 2025
There is a word that sounds hard but is truly peaceful, pleasant, and full of warmth. That word is surrender. We often think of surrender as losing something, like a soldier giving up in battle. But in God’s kingdom, surrender works differently. It is not about losing. It…
Are You Dressed for the Wedding?
by Lowell Yoder on September 14th, 2025
We are called the bride of Christ, clothed in a garment meant to be spotless, pure, and shining with holiness. Like a wedding dress prepared with care, our lives are meant to be unblemished, set apart for the great day when the Bridegroom comes. We look at ourselves…
Playing Chess with the Devil
by Richard Steiner on June 1st, 2025
There’s a famous painting that shows a king playing chess with the devil. Satan sits across from him with a smirk on his face, believing he has the king in checkmate. The king looks worried, sweating, with his hand on his head as he studies the board. But…
I Surrender All
by Nathan Swarey on May 4th, 2025
In this message we look at how Paul encourages us to rejoice in the Lord, as this shifts our focus from ourselves and our struggles to Christ and what He’s done for us. Just like Paul, who faced immense hardship yet found joy in God, we’re reminded that…
God Wants to Hear You Sing
by Merle Yoder on February 16th, 2025
Why do we sing? Well, it’s what we do while all the latecomers are getting in and situated, right?. And also, it’s the filler between Sunday School and the message. Or is it more than that? And while singing in church is important, it certainly isn’t the only place…
Learning to Rest
by Myron Yoder on February 9th, 2025
Rest is something we have to learn. It doesn’t always come naturally, and for many of us, it feels out of reach. Life is full of pressures—expectations, work, and struggles we never asked for. But God invites us to rest, not just physically, but in who we are,…
The Hour Has Come
by Sonny Yoder on December 29th, 2024
Jesus faced his most difficult hour with courage, love, and obedience. Throughout his ministry, Jesus often said, “My hour has not yet come.” But in John 12, he declares, “The hour has come for the Son of Man to be glorified.” This hour is the time of his…