We have seen so far that a community based on the gospel will have certain characteristic devotions, or practices, that flow naturally from the gospel itself. As I survey Acts 2:42-47, I see at least ...  Read More

Did you know the early church was known for its habits? More than a trendy topic in today's self-help world, certain habits are at the core of a culture that is founded on the gospel. ...  Read More

Jesus welcomes us into His family, and He did it through sacrifice. This kind of welcome is always sacrificial. We give up our preferences, our perceived rights, the centering of our vision for what t...  Read More

Most gospel presentations end with a call to repentance and faith, just as Peter's did in Acts 2. But what next? As we wait for the return of Christ, what sort of culture should we expect to find in o...  Read More

By Steve GreggHappy New Year Creekside!As we come to the end of 2023, I find that this year I am more reflective than usual. These reflections and thoughts are not only more pronounced, they are also ...  Read More

By Stephen PowellWe love because he first loved us. If anyone says, “I love God,” and hates his brother, he is a liar; for he who does not love his brother whom he has seen cannot love God whom he has...  Read More

By Eric OlsonThere are those who think that I’m a bit crazy because … sometime in late September each year, I begin playing Christmas music!  Yes, I know, that’s well before Thanksgiving and even Hall...  Read More

By Jake GraybillOften, from the second I wake up to the moment I fall asleep, my mind is racing. There is seldom a moment where I am not worrying. Whether it be about my desires, responsibilities, out...  Read More

By Michael RoopA bleak feeling surrounded the days leading up to the first Christmas. Humanity languished in its sin. Israel’s temple had been rebuilt, or at least a version of the old, grand building...  Read More

By Michael RoopJesus was confused; the math wasn’t adding up.A man was on the ground before Him giving thanks. Just minutes prior, this man’s body bore the unmistakable signs of leprosy, a disease as ...  Read More

I’m not ashamed to admit it: this Sunday might be my favorite Sunday of the year. This Sunday is our annual milestone to remember together that we’re far happier when we give than when we receive. The...  Read More

By Marilyn YoungquistGive us a brief overview of your work and its responsibilities.I taught high school Algebra, and later Chemistry, for 5 years and now I am a stay at home mom to a 4.5 and a 2.5 ye...  Read More