Kicking Up a Fuss

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....
Keep ReadingThat 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 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....
Keep ReadingIf 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! ...
Keep ReadingPastor Derek shares insight on how we can respond to anxiety in order to experience peace and hope....
Keep ReadingPastor Derek Duncan shares how to be strengthened by your relationship with God during times of crisis and unpredictability....
Keep ReadingDuring times when you feel overwhelmed, turn to God to reveal what steps you need to take....
Keep ReadingDuring a time of crisis like the Coronavirus Pandemic, it is easy to become overwhelmed with how we live and the quality of life, but God's Word reveals that why we live is more important than how we live....
Keep ReadingPastor Derek presses us to focus on why we do ministry. The mission of the church does not change, how we do ministry can adapt....
Keep ReadingWe 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....
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