Peace Hidden

Holy Week

Bethany Cyphert

2026-03-26

As Jesus begins His journey into Jerusalem on Palm Sunday, He pauses and weeps.

The Hope We Have

Bethany Cyphert

2026-03-20

People are looking for hope— noticing that the desires of this world won’t fill the emptiness they feel in their soul.

The First Sign of Spring

Bethany Cyphert

2026-03-13

All winter long, these blooms slumber deeply— waiting for the warmth of spring.

Firmly Planted

Bethany Cyphert

2026-03-06

As trees grow, their roots grow deeper into the ground, creating stability and strength. The more time we spend with God, growing and deepening our relationship, the more stable we will be when storms or high winds threaten to knock us down.

One Hope, One People, One Gospel

Black History Month

Kali Brandon

2026-02-20

In a divided world, the church can model something different by living in harmony and reflecting the heart of God for all people.

Intentional Prayer

Bethany Cyphert

2026-01-30

Prayer can happen anywhere, because God is everywhere. But intentional prayer to ask Him for wisdom can be drowned out by the noise of our world.

More Than These

Bethany Cyphert

2026-01-23

No matter how little they had, they gave— they loved sacrificially.

Let Love be Your Goal

Kali Brandon

2026-01-16

In a culture impressed by results and performance, God is still moved by transformed hearts, humble obedience, and a community marked by genuine sacrificial love.

In The Dark

Bethany Cyphert

2026-01-09

Sometimes we drown out all of the darkness with the light. But, it is in the stillness of the dark that we can hear God— see His power.

Firm Steps

Bethany Cyphert

2025-12-26

He makes firm our steps because He is our rock. His plans never shift under our feet; they are sturdy and true.

Words Can't Describe

Christmas

Bethany Cyphert

2025-12-19

The memory of joy gave me a new perspective on how to seek it out with friends and family— to find the joy of the season outside of gifts, and be surrounded by love.

Christmas Around the World

Christmas

Bethany Cyphert

2025-12-12

As we celebrate the birth of Jesus, we have a unique opportunity to see how our global partners celebrate the holidays.

Taking Time

Bethany Cyphert

2025-12-05

Each day that we sacrifice for another person, we are saying that they are more valuable than our time.

Traditions

Bethany Cyphert

2025-11-28

This season is one of showing God’s love to those around us.

He Shapes Our Desires

Amy Troyer

2025-11-21

It’s a desire that didn’t begin with me; it began with Him.

Sorry, I'm Late

Bethany Cyphert

2025-11-14

The God of the universe, Creator of Heaven and earth, Creator of me… He’s late?

An Object in Motion

Bethany Cyphert

2025-10-31

Just as they say, “you won’t find love while you are sitting on the couch,” our gifts won’t find us unless we seek them out.

Winning the Battle

Bethany Cyphert

2025-10-24

We have won these battles before with God by our side— and He will never leave us alone to fight.

Community Space

Bethany Cyphert

2025-10-17

This Tuesday, we had the honor of dedicating our trail and pickleball courts to the community with Mayor Yeargin, the Mayor of Green.

Joy Vs. Happiness

Bethany Cyphert

2025-08-22

We can find happiness in the smallest things, especially when we search for it. Joy, however, is a choice to live every day in the hope of God.

The Uniqueness of a Butterfly

Bethany Cyphert

2025-08-08

Just as He counts the hairs on our head, He knows the wings of a butterfly.

The Next Generation

A story from Yucatán, Mexico: June Dental, VBS, and July High School/Young Adult Team | 2025

Bethany Cyphert

2025-08-06

2,905 miles away, two children are connected by a bracelet. But more than that, they are connected by an even bigger God.

A Year of Saying Yes

Bethany Cyphert

2025-07-04

I began to let people into my life, to walk together in times of joy and pain. And in adventures!

Before the Rooster Crows

Holy Week

Bethany Cyphert

2025-04-18

Peter wept, knowing that he betrayed Jesus. But the resurrection changed everything.

Humble in Stature

Holy Week

Bethany Cyphert

2025-04-11

There is victory in the branches of the palms, humble power in a young donkey, and eternal life in Christ.

Building Bridges

The Power of Unlikely Friendships Powered by God’s Grace and The Gospel | Black History Month

Kali Brandon

2025-02-07

How can we bridge divides in our communities, churches, and ministries?

Mastering the Art of Subtle Persuasion

Bethany Cyphert

2025-01-03

God needs no persuasion to change hearts, but he can use us and our lives as an example to others.

Sit With Us

Bethany Cyphert

2024-12-06

We are God’s children, and to make a sacrifice, even as simple as a seat, gives others a chance at knowing Him.

You Look Amazing Today

Bethany Cyphert

2024-10-04

Each of us were perfectly crafted by the God who created the most beautiful of sunsets.

Behind the Window

Bethany Cyphert

2024-09-13

Sometimes we try to stick God behind a window. We have this perfect plan and think, we don’t need God right now.

The Science of Rainbows

Bethany Cyphert

2024-08-09

He created the beauty in rainbows, the strength in storms, and the persistence of rivers.

A Ray of Light

Bethany Cyphert

2024-08-02

His love is strong enough to take over the dark and give hope.

Live to Out Love

Bethany Cyphert

2024-07-19

God would cross oceans for us, even if we ran in the opposite direction.

In the Valley

Bethany Cyphert

2024-06-07

If we tried to run straight up the side of a mountain, we would fall and slide painfully back down.

Stay Sweet, Parakeet

Bethany Cyphert

2024-05-31

She prayed for a church family for herself and Luke, and God blessed us with the most incredible staff, volunteers, and people to make Luke feel seen and loved.

Being Known

(and the fears that come with it)

Bethany Cyphert

2024-04-26

Hiding these parts of myself is like skydiving from 5 feet off the ground.

Eyes to See

Bethany Cyphert

2024-04-19

I only see my way as the way I want my life to go, and I struggle to stop and consider that God’s plan is better -- Wrestling with wanting my will and having peace in God’s will.

Dancing in the Rain

Bethany Cyphert

2024-04-05

Spring is the representation of new life growing out of a hard, cold and dark season.

It Only Take 3 Seconds

Bethany Cyphert

2024-03-15

In a year, we only have 8,766 hours to spend doing things we love.

God’s Hand through Grace and Redemption

Black History Month

Kali Brandon

2024-02-23

This is the beauty of God's kingdom on earth—a reflection of the diversity and unity within Christ's body.

A Yellow Rose

Bethany Cyphert

2024-02-09

Who knew something as simple as a yellow rose could mean the world to someone?

You Are Never Alone

Bethany Cyphert

2023-09-15

While you feel like you are drowning, just reach up your hand.

Get Lost

Bethany Cyphert

2023-09-08

After almost an hour of being lost in the mountains, seeing this rainbow was so encouraging.

The Story of a Paper Airplane

Bethany Cyphert

2023-08-25

I imagine God’s love as a paper airplane following me, and wow, do I take it on an adventure.

Kindness is Contagious

Bethany Cyphert

2023-07-14

God shows his kindness in an abundance of incredible ways and asks us to show kindness to those around us.

Love is an Action

Bethany Cyphert

2023-06-23

Words can be confused, misled, or manipulated, but actions and truth will be the loudest.

The Use of a Chair

Bethany Cyphert

2023-05-26

There will certainly be enough chairs in heaven. But down here, God doesn’t use chairs-- He uses people.