New Life Blog

Often my own life experiences lead me to ponder the even deeper things of God and His Word. This past week, I got another MRI on my shoulder which I previously had 2 surgeries on a few years ago. As I was lying there, as still as I could, the only thing I knew was that this huge machine was...

This past Sunday at church, we were reflecting on how truly rich most of us are. As the message unfolded, I leaned over to my youngest son and asked:  “Do you think you’re hearing this differently after our mission trip to Costa Rica last week?”  He simply...

Here at New Life, we’re currently working through a three-week Sermon series titled The Money Test. It’s focused on a passage of scripture in 1 Timothy 6 with an emphasis on our material wealth and what we believe about the things we own.   Last week we discovered that we...

Every day, I ask God for grace and grit. Every day, He answers in ways big and small. I've been thinking about how God gives us what we need every day, which includes both great and not-so-great days. Grace and grit might seem like an odd pair to ask for, but they're actually perfect partners...

Independence Day has always been a big deal in our country. It’s the day we celebrate breaking free from tyranny. It’s about charting our own course and standing on our own two feet.  But as followers of Jesus, I think there’s something worth reflecting on this...