I like to say, “Jesus put a face on God.” We can know God the Father by taking a good look at Jesus His Son....  Read More

Do you feel loved today? I hope so. But even if you don’t, remember love is not just a feeling or emotion. My favorite definition is this, “Love is commitment.” God is committed to you, so you are lov...  Read More

Hebrews 10:24-25 reminds us all, “And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and deeds. Let us not give up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but let us encourage...  Read More

“Miss Mandie” has worked with children for over 15 years. She has been a special education paraprofessional in Enid Public Schools for eight years and for the last two years at Chisholm Elementary. Sh...  Read More

Alpha means “beginning,” the first letter of the Greek alphabet, and we got off to a great beginning with delicious homemade lasagna, salad and sweet desserts. We also had 30 kids involved in our Root...  Read More

ALPHA really has three main components: food, talk and discussions in small groups. We’ll meet from 5:30 to 7:25 p.m. Our youth will be joining us, too, for the talk and will share in their own discus...  Read More

When severe weather comes in on a Sunday morning, it’s exceedingly difficult to prepare. My philosophy is this: If it’s snow, “it’s a go” If it’s ice, “no dice” As always, use your best judgement ab...  Read More

No need to “spring forward” or to “fall back," we just simply turn the page on a new day and a new year. The constant in our life is Jesus Christ – “the same yesterday, today and forever” (Hebrews 13:...  Read More

With God there is never an ending. The end of everything marks the beginning of something new. Since we are going to live eternally, there is no ending without a new beginning....  Read More

If I decorate my house perfectly with plaid bows, strands of twinkling lights and shiny balls, but do not show love to my family, I’m just another decorator. If I slave away in the kitchen, baking doz...  Read More

We’ve been blessed for the last 11 years to have Chuck Belknap provide inspiring accompaniment for our Willow View Choir and our worship services. His offertory music often has our people clapping the...  Read More

In the day, merry meant “great and mighty.” Now I have a better understanding of Robin Hood and his “merry men” – I had just thought they were “happy thieves.” They were strong and courageous men. C...  Read More