That process of being shaped and equipped by God often happens gradually and progressively. It doesn't happen by reading a list of things we should eliminate from or add to our lives. It happens by getting to know Jesus and following Him wherever He leads. ...
As we begin the new year, we encourage our Chapel Family to consider a commitment to reading their Bibles regularly. If you are not already engaged in a Bible reading plan, we might suggest starting with one of the Gospels. In the coming weeks on the Chapel blog, we'll share some thoughts on the Gospel of Mark and a passage to read for the week....
The classic Christmas song, O Holy Night, can remind us that though in some ways this Christmas is very different in how we can celebrate, what we celebrate has not changed. And that is what truly matters....
So, are you finding hope and joy in Jesus this Christmas? As you reminisce on some of your memories, do you find your heart filled with overwhelming love and peace regardless of your past or present circumstances? I hope so because if we have Jesus, we really don’t need anything else....
Pastor Derek shares lyrics of a song that has been a source of encouragement....
Need a pick-me-up? Pastor Derek looks to Galatians 6:9 for inspiration to combat weariness....
Struggling with feeling deflated? When life tosses you around, when you feel beat down, what’s inside of you needs to be stronger than the forces knocking you around....
Growing weary? Be empowered by reflecting on God's character...
Do you struggle to stay on target when you pray? Pastor Derek offers a tip on how to stay better focused when you pray....
Pastor Derek offers a tip on how to gain the most out of your personal time reading God's Word....
Having a heart of compassion isn't always easy, but the Holy Spirit can direct our hearts to love others in this way....
Sometimes when we are faced with a challenge, we can become so overwhelmed that we don’t even know where we should begin. We fixate on the enormity of the problem, and become stuck, often opting to do nothing because we can’t fix it or change it. However, if we shift our focus from our situation and instead focus on God and the enormity of His love and His Wisdom, it can help bring clarity. God will direct us in what we can and should do....
Pastor Derek casts his vision for Chapel D-groups, community-based groups meant to deepen our walk with Jesus and empower us to equip others to know Jesus and follow Him....
Truth is revealed to us by God through the vehicle of the Bible. This authoritative and inerrant book tells me who God is, how He created everything, and how to know Him through His son Jesus Christ. God is first, man is second. God is truth, man responds to God’s truth....
Listen to Kylie Gibbons' heart for Women's Ministry and how it related to how God designed us all....
This week Jennifer White, Office Administrator, shares how God changed her heart from program-centered ministry to people-centered ministry. By focusing on the example of Jesus Christ, we see the importance of relational ministry....
Have you ever wondered if God really had a purpose for everything? Even things that seem annoying, bad, or frustrating. Pastor Derek addresses God's Purpose....
Pastor Derek challenges us to consider the source of where we get our information and hold the Bible as the most important source of all....
How's Your Spiritual Eyesight? Pastor Derek begins by sharing his woes upon forgetting to bring his glasses to work which leads him to reflect on the One who brings everything in to focus!...
Pastor Derek shares the heart behind Philippians 2:14, the effect complaining has on your witness, and how we can support each other to have a positive spirit....
If we believe in the Bible, God the Father through the creative agent of His Son Jesus Christ created all that we know and see. God, this creative force or being, who has always existed, created (and don’t miss this) all things out of nothing! ...
Pastor Derek shares our source for endurance during challenging times....
Pastor Derek shares insight on how we can respond to anxiety in order to experience peace and hope....
Pastor Derek presses us to focus on why we do ministry. The mission of the church does not change, how we do ministry can adapt....
We need to spend extended time with God to be able to “hear” or discern His voice. So here is some practical advice to hear God’s voice....
As we begin the new year, we encourage our Chapel Family to consider a commitment to reading their Bibles regularly. If you are not already engaged in a Bible reading plan, we might suggest starting with one of the Gospels. In the coming weeks on the Chapel blog, we'll share some thoughts on the Gospel of Mark and a passage to read for the week....
Keep Reading The classic Christmas song, O Holy Night, can remind us that though in some ways this Christmas is very different in how we can celebrate, what we celebrate has not changed. And that is what truly matters....
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