From Identity to Eternity: A Gospel-Centered Life

From Identity to Eternity: A Gospel-Centered Life

Every single morning on my drive into work, I pass by two rather large cemeteries. On one side of the road, the expansive acreage reveals the tombstones and epitaphs of people who are now on the other side of eternity. Next to that cemetery is a large retirement community of those who have already lived the majority of their lives. I always thought it was a strange juxtaposition to have that community overlooking the two cemeteries. As I drive past, it’s pretty typical to see funerals being conducted in various areas of the grounds. I often see other loved ones coming back to the graves of their departed friends and family members, usually leaving a wreath, flowers, or something that they would have loved. I tell you all of this not to be dark, macabre, or insensitive, but to share that God has brought me a new perspective with this daily drive.

For the Love of Family Repost

For the Love of Family Repost

The Green family has grown even more since Jackie’s original post of this blog in 2021. Yet the message is still the same! Valentine’s Day is a great time to let those you love know just how loved they are. Whether it be your kids, your spouse, your friends, your mentors, or even a stranger. Let someone know they are loved this Valentine’s Day weekend.

Sundaes on Monday

Sundaes on Monday

Usually around this time of year, Vickey and I are reminding you each Sunday to register for our women’s spring retreat. You may be wondering why we haven’t mentioned a retreat for this year yet! For the past few years we’ve been alternating between hosting our own retreat and streaming a retreat from If Gathering. This year, we are going to do something a little different! 

Read With Me - Yes, You Can Still Join!

Read With Me - Yes, You Can Still Join!

As you may have heard, our church is following a year-long reading plan through the New Testament in 2025. Our daily Bible readings will intersect with some of the teachings from our pastors on Sunday mornings, as they also emphasize the New Testament church this year. We are almost one month through! Jump in with us! 

Why English Classes at Council Road?

Why English Classes at Council Road?

My first experience with English Classes as a ministry began in 2005. My two-year-old daughter met a girl from South Korea on the playground, so I naturally met her Mom. I invited them to attend a local ministry that offered free English classes, as well as other classes for internationals who could already speak English well. I had no idea this would be the beginning of a 20 year journey of exciting ministry!

Relishing God's Word Together In 2025

Relishing God's Word Together In 2025

Chances are, you unwrapped a great gift this past Christmas. Maybe it was a new sweater in your favorite color, tickets or a gift certificate to do something you couldn’t justify paying for, a gadget to make your life easier, or maybe something to encourage your latest hobby. But there is a difference between opening a great gift and really receiving it. You have to take care of the sweater and wear it regularly, redeem those tickets, enjoy the benefits of that gift certificate, use the gadget and develop that hobby! 

Holidays During A Season of Grief

Holidays During A Season of Grief

This new journey of grief looks nothing like I had imagined. I always thought I would be visiting my momma’s grave every day and sitting serenely as I talked to her and cried, telling her how much I missed her. Instead, the past three months have been some of the busiest and most stress-filled days of my life. The weird thing about grief is that life goes on.