Canceling the Cancel Culture
January 25th, 2021
In mid 2018, a new phrase entered our vocabulary.  It was a new way of explaining an age old problem and the new phrase, Cancel Culture, has exploded since.  When people speak of the Cancel Culture, t...  Read More
by Mike Hurt
Not Everyone Sees the World Like I Do
January 12th, 2021
If 2020 taught me anything, it taught me that not everyone sees the world like I do and not everyone sees the world like you do, either. That's why 2020 was a year full of zeal...zealous protests, ze...  Read More
by Mike Hurt
You, Me, and the COVID-19 Vaccine
January 11th, 2021
Today,  a friend emailed and asked for guidance regarding the COVID-19 vaccine.   I loved that they weren't looking for my medical opinion but instead they wanted Scripture to consider as they make th...  Read More
by Mike Hurt
Kids, Christmas, and True Joy
December 14th, 2020
While I don’t believe that our Christmas celebration today is devoid of joy, I do wonder how much of our celebration is excitement, merriment, and happiness connected to the holiday, rather than joy c...  Read More
by Mike Hurt
How to De-Stress Your Family’s Pandemic Holidays
December 7th, 2020
2020 may be the perfect year for families to figure out what they do best and stop worrying about all the rest. Here are four ways to de-stress and keep disappointment at bay this pandemic holiday sea...  Read More
by Mike Hurt
An Unprecedented Thanksgiving
November 22nd, 2020
We can all find something to be thankful for even in these strange times, especially with Thanksgiving coming this week....  Read More
by Mike Hurt
Avoiding Words That Hurt
November 10th, 2020
When is the last time you fired off an angry email and wished you could take it back? Or you said something in anger and later regretted it? Every day, people speak and type words that hurt others. We...  Read More
by Mike Hurt
Raising Great Kids
October 26th, 2020
Do you ever feel like your kid is broken? Your friend’s kid obeys while your kid ignores. That kid sits quietly and yours can’t calm down. Maybe it is your kid. Maybe it’s your parenting. Or maybe…it’...  Read More
by Mike Hurt
Habits v. Ruts
October 4th, 2020
Habits become ruts when they become mindless or superstitious....  Read More
by Mike Hurt
Wash Those Feet
September 29th, 2020
If we love people, do the hard work of serving, and don't give up then we will be blessed and we will see a harvest for our work....  Read More
by Mike Hurt
Longing for Heaven
September 23rd, 2020
Am I looking to build a great life on earth or am I longing for heaven?" I don't believe that the two are mutually exclusive. We can have a great life on earth while we long to be with Jesus in heav...  Read More
by Mike Hurt
A Different Blessing
September 1st, 2020
In different times, we must live in different ways....  Read More
by Mike Hurt
COVID-19 Update
July 26th, 2020
With the spike in community spread of the COVID-19 virus, we are making some changes to keep you and others safe and healthy.  While there have been no known exposures in small groups, at ministry eve...  Read More
by Mike Hurt
Faith Works
June 21st, 2020
Faith works.  It always works.  That's because we don't have a blind faith or simple good wishes.  We have faith in Jesus.  He is our focus.  He is our hope.  He is our confidence.  We learned these t...  Read More
by Mike Hurt
Taking to Kids About Racism
June 6th, 2020
If you’ve been paying attention these last few years, you know this: Racism is real. But when it comes to talking to kids about racism, many parents are uncertain about how to talk about it with their...  Read More
by Mike Hurt
4 Reasons to Get Back in the Habit of Coming to Church
June 3rd, 2020
From Thom Rainer We are back.I get it. The church never closed. The church is the people, not the building. Someone reminds me of those points daily.  But the doors to the church facilities closed. Th...  Read More
by Mike Hurt
How to Teach Kids to be Responsible
May 28th, 2020
Dirty dishes. Messy bedrooms. Toys on the living room floor. Some days, there just isn’t a good way to avoid the chore wars. But there is always tomorrow, and you can be proactive. Ask yourself, What ...  Read More
by Mike Hurt
How to Deal with a Joy Thief
May 28th, 2020
Joyless people are miserable people. They haven’t tasted and seen that the Lord is good. They haven’t yet learned that it’s through our times of suffering that the Lord often does his best work. I hav...  Read More
by Mike Hurt
How to Argue Well In Your Family
May 28th, 2020
Conflict is inevitable. And in case any of us doubted it, being sheltered in place due to COVID-19 clarified it....  Read More
by Mike Hurt
Best Mother's Day Yet
May 1st, 2020
It's never too early to think about meaningful gifts for Mom this Mother's Day. And though her day may look different this year, there are ways dads and kids can still make it special. We've got some ...  Read More
by Mike Hurt
6 Ways to Appreciate Teachers
May 1st, 2020
Most of us can agree, we miss our teachers. Now that many of you have become teachers "at home" over the past few months, you know that teaching can be challenging, and we recognize all the many thing...  Read More
by Mike Hurt
3 Ways to Remove Stress from Homeschooling
May 1st, 2020
From the Parent Cue by Jon Acuff The recession in 2008 was stressful for my family, but you know what didn’t happen?The recession didn’t say to me: “Guess what? In addition to losing your job and most...  Read More
by Mike Hurt
8 Ways You Can Serve Others Today
April 20th, 2020
The church isn't closed it is deployed. That's why you and I should actively be looking for ways to serve others and to meet needs in the name of Jesus. Check out these 8 ways that you can serve oth...  Read More
by Mike Hurt
How to Host a Watch Party
April 19th, 2020
Watch Parties are an easy, fun way for you to share your faith with your friends and family on Facebook.  When we go live with our services, you can invite those who love to attend with you and you wi...  Read More
by Mike Hurt
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