This time of year, we just want to feel like we're walking through the middle of Whoville on Christmas Eve. But here's what nobody wants to say about joy.
I will be the first to admit that the idea of joining Community groups gives me a bit of the heebie jeebies. When I was a part of vocational ministry, I was the first to champion all types of church...
Weeks ago, I shared the song ‘Fight Anymore’ by For All Seasons with our High School and Junior High ministries. At the time I had no idea how fitting it would be for the state we find our country...
Whether it’s your kid, your spouse, a neighbor, your boss, or a coworker, we all tend to assign the worst possible motive to the actions of anyone who has done something to upset, hurt, offend, or...
My dad had a heart attack three days ago. As I write this, he’s on life support in the ICU. By the time you read this, it’s likely my family will either be celebrating the miraculous healing...
Starting another week of quarantine I am coming to grips on what life is going to look like, at least for a little while. I’ll be honest, it has not been easy. I get frustrated at my roommates...
God has the power to miraculously transform anything and anyone into something beautiful. There are countless stories in the Bible where God not only redeems circumstances and situations FOR people...
Senior year of High School is a time that most students look forward to for years. It’s the light at the end of the tunnel when you can see graduation, you can see college, you can see the start of...
As we start another week of this unprecedented time in all of our lives, it feels like a point where many of us are losing hope that we will ever see a light at the end of this tunnel. As the resident...
I don’t know if I’ve ever been accused of being the softest-hearted person in the world. Don’t get me wrong, I don’t think I have a hard heart (I guess you can correct me if you know better),...
I don’t know about you, but I’ve had a lot more free time lately. Being locked in your house under a stay-at-home order will do that. During this COVID-19 crisis, most of us have been getting more...
A few weeks ago — back in those glorious days when we weren’t shackled to the confines of our homes — Pastor Tom issued a challenge to the VPC congregation: At some point during the week, if...
As we approach another week of this unusual time, it’s almost hard to remember what stocked grocery stores and hugging someone at church feels like.
This past month has been filled with a lot of...
In the Netflix Original, “100 Humans” it documents a social experiment where 100 individuals from diverse backgrounds participate in experiments exploring age, happiness, and other aspects of...
We are praying that you and your family are doing well as we all navigate this unique season of life. As most of you are probably aware, we will be continuing social distancing until April 30th and we...
In such unprecedented times that are suffocated by distance and uncertainty, I feel a strange sense of unity with both the Lord and His people. Our circumstances, albeit challenging, have united us in...
I’m not doing so good. You? I’m talking about my new year’s resolutions. I told myself that I’d lose some weight this year but I’m still too scared to step on a scale. I told myself I would...
“What do you want to be when you grow up?” I remember being asked that question many times as a young boy. Honestly, I probably answered it differently almost every time it was asked.
It’s a time to stay in our cozy Christmas pajamas a little longer, wrap ourselves in a fuzzy blanket, drink some hot chocolate, and cuddle up near the fire. But what about those who feel, “It can...
Are you looking for a new family tradition to remember the true meaning of Christmas? This fun advent adventure is great for all ages! The idea is that for 10 days, you search for the star and...
This summer we rebranded and launched our VantagePoint Church retail outlet, The Shop. The project was a new and fun experience and provided me with something substantial to sink my teeth into as I...
The theme of this year’s Christmas season is to bring ‘Comfort and Joy’. This year, during the entire Christmas season at VantagePoint Church, we want to be focused on common theme in everything...
Making daily prayer a habit for our son was something that was important to Gary and me. We started praying over Brayden before bed beginning the very first day that he was born. We prayed for his...
There's a joke around the offices at VantagePoint Church. I choose to take it as a compliment, though I'm not completely sure it's meant as one :). On occasion, due mostly to my stubborn...
Summer time is here. If your family is like mine, you look forward to the more relaxed rhythm and pace of the summer months. Summer means family vacations, backyard BBQs, concerts in the park and...
Studies have consistently shown that when churches reach 80% of their seats filled on an average Sunday, they have a hard time growing past that point. Why...