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August 2015

August 25, 2015

3 Simple Ways to Build More Intimacy in Your Family

Life just went from 0 to 100 mph in many households as school has started...

August 24, 2015

The Absolutely Positively Best Thing About Mondays

Mondays get a bad rap. It comes too early. You learn to hate your alarm...

August 22, 2015

Climate Control #3 – The Power of Together

Here is the third sermon in our series Climate Control:

August 21, 2015

Story of Hope: Team Hoyt

Rick Hoyt was born in 1962 to Dick and Judy Hoyt. As a result of...

August 20, 2015

7 Things You Can Do to Start Divorce-Proofing Your Marriage

Apparently a lot of people are interested in what can wreck a marriage. Yesterday's post...

August 19, 2015

4 Things That Will Wreck Your Marriage If You're Not Careful

No one intentionally sets out to wreck a marriage. Everyone wants your marriage to work, at least...

August 18, 2015

Climate Control #2 – Thermodynamics

Here is the second sermon in our new series Climate Control.

August 17, 2015

How to Stay Grounded When Heading Off to College

Last week I received a message from a former student with a great question about...

August 14, 2015

Story of Hope: Kristin

From an atheist on the verge of an abortion to a passionate follower of Jesus,...

August 13, 2015

3 Ways to Be Different on Purpose at Home

"Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your...

August 12, 2015

Hope for Hump Day

For those who might need a little encouragement today, this post is for you. God's...

August 11, 2015

Are You a Thermometer or Thermostat?

There's a small but distinct difference between the two. A thermometer can tell you what...

August 10, 2015

3 Ways to Make a Difference at Work

If you're tired of the same routine: dragging yourself into work Monday morning, fighting through...

August 08, 2015

Climate Control #1 – Tree Huggers

This is the first sermon in our brand new culture series called Climate Control.

August 07, 2015

Story of Hope: Carlie

Here's a beautiful story of a life changed by the gospel. Have a great weekend!...

August 06, 2015

One Free App Every Woman Should Download

An incredible free app just came out for women and I want to tell you...

August 05, 2015

The Simplest Way to Get More Things Done This School Year

As a new school year launches, I know many of us are trying to shake...

August 04, 2015

The Right Way and the Better Way For Christians to Respond to the Planned Parenthood Videos

Like you, I'm horrified. Abortion has long been a stain on our national conscience as defenseless...

August 03, 2015

6 Things I’ve Learned Hanging Out With Addicts

This article first appeared in the Summer 2015 edition of Christianity Today's Leadership Journal....

July 2015

July 06, 2015

Hope is a Choice

Today as you get up, start another day, start another week, you're going to face...

July 03, 2015

The Church and Gay Marriage

Here is the full sermon responding to the Supreme Court's decision legalizing gay marriage in...

July 01, 2015

July Sabbatical

Hey gang, First I want to say 'thanks' to all of you who read and...

June 2015

June 30, 2015

Story of Hope: Edward

Edward knows first hand what it means to grow up without a father. At the...

June 29, 2015

7 Ways the Church Can Redeem the Supreme Court Decision Legalizing Gay Marriage

Gay marriage is here. Rather than long for the past or fear the future, how...

June 27, 2015

BIG Church #4 – Big Boldness

Here is the fourth sermon in our summer series through the book of Acts:

June 26, 2015

12 Thoughts on Our Response to the Coming Reality of Gay Marriage (Part 1)

Gay marriage is here. Originally posted: April 10, 2013 I believe that gay marriage is...

June 26, 2015

12 Thoughts on Our Response to the Coming Reality of Gay Marriage (Part 2)

Originally posted: April 12, 2013 In my last post, I began to share twelve thoughts...

June 25, 2015

4 Great Things That Happen When a Church Plays Together Outside of Its Four Walls

Last night Mt Vernon finished MTV on Location, a four week break from our normal...

June 24, 2015

That Awkward Moment When Someone Cusses in Front of the Preacher . . . at Church

Curse words are common place in the world today, but there are a few mutually...

June 23, 2015

1 Worldwide Epidemic You Might Not Expect

Over the past month I've seen a worldwide epidemic rear its ugly head three different...