As a child, I remember singing an old hymn song called, “Count Your Blessings.” It reminds us to be grateful, to pause, and to remember the incredible things God has…
1 Kings 20:38-40 Crazy question probably. The Christmas season can be anything but peaceful. Especially if we say yes to every opportunity that comes our way. Parades, parties, events, get…
In the fall of 1992, Paula and I moved to Fredericksburg from Northern Virginia. We didn’t know what to expect. I was 26 and Paula was 21. But we both…
Small Groups have begun this week for our summer semester. This is an opportunity to study the Bible, strengthen connections, pray together and find mutual encouragement. I am excited about…
Pastor Tim recently spoke about God giving us favor, joy, and abilities. When I think of the free gift that God gives us through the mercy demonstrated to us by…
Grace. It's a word that has become so common, that I think it has lost the grandeur that it truly entails. Whether being used by a boss "taking it easy"…
Time to Join a Small Group When we read the New Testament Scriptures and the life of Jesus, it is amazing what God accomplished through a small group. Jesus lived…
I don’t know about you, but this time of year always brings about a sense of newness, does it not? People all over the world resolve to make new changes in the new year and be a better, or newer version of themselves. I used to hear this phrase used, “New Year, new me!”… whether it be new journeys, new relationships, or new habits, people will embark upon “news” as we enter this new year. This quest for “new” or “fresh” is something that has always been a (more…)
This Christmas at Choice we have been working through the “Fear Not” Christmas sermon series from Life Church. We have been looking at three different appearances that the angels made…
1 Timothy 6:17-18 Command those who are rich in this present age not to be haughty, nor to trust in uncertain riches but in the living God, who gives us richly…