Thanksgiving: A Horizontal Adjustment?
Pastor Mike explores the rarely considered "horizontal" aspects of our "vertical" Thanksgiving to God!
How Do We Thank Our Veterans?
Pastor Mike contemplates how we express "thank you" to our veterans, while respecting their privacy and integrity.
On Kanye and Christianity (2019-7)
Pastor Mike confronts the unrealistic expectations we often place upon celebrities to profess faith in Christ…
Serving Wisely (2019-6)
With many opportunities to respond quickly to fires and power shut-offs. the church must also respond safely and strategically.
Choosing Not to be Offended
The detriments of taking offense; and the freedom of choosing NOT to be offended. (And the story of Julio Roibal, martyred in Cali Columbia).
9/11 Remembering with Accuracy
Pastor Mike explores the need to remember tragedies with historical accuracy, to produce national healing and wisdom for the future.
Labor Day: Lacking Something?
Pastor Mike explores the secular roots of Labor Day, but adds the very important Theology of Work
Tribute to Leonard Heisel
Pastor Michael's tribute to Leonard Heisel, delivered at Leonard's celebration of life at Big Valley Grace on February 2, 2019
Honoring or Cursing?
As followers of Christ, we must avoid destroying those who disagree with us; instead, we must model the Biblical principle of iron sharpening iron!