Discernment Training

by bspangle // January 25, 2021 // No Comments

Message: In Matthew 16 Jesus was teaching them about discernment and understanding. He used the sky for an example and how we can determine the weather approaching by the color and look of the sky. Then he used another example.... Continue reading →

Higher Ground

by bspangle // September 30, 2020 // No Comments

Message: In 1 Samuel 26 Saul came after David once again even after he repented the last time and promise he wouldn’t. I doubt this surprised David at all because he had been living through this cycle over and over... Continue reading →

Consumed For Destruction

by bspangle // September 1, 2020 // No Comments

Message: In 1 Samuel 4 God allowed the Philistines to defeat Israel. After the defeat they brought the ark of the covenant with them expecting that bringing the presence of God with them would bless them and ensure a victory.... Continue reading →

Relationship Equality

by bspangle // June 8, 2020 // No Comments

R Message: In 2 Corinthians 8 Paul was commending the church of Macedonia because they were born in adversity and didn’t have a lot to give, but they prepared a generous offering to other hurting churches. Paul described the importance... Continue reading →

Approval Junkies

by bspangle // April 12, 2020 // No Comments

Message: In Acts 12 persecution of the church continued as King Herod sought the praise and approval of the Jews. He had James killed and when he saw that this pleased them he had Peter thrown in prison. He was... Continue reading →

Jesus In Disguise

by bspangle // March 30, 2020 // No Comments

Message: In John 20 Mary arrives to the tomb early enough to find it empty but she was fresh on the scene because as soon as she saw it empty cried believing someone stole his body. Two angels asked her... Continue reading →

Our Work Ethic Reflects Ourselves, Not Those We Work For

by bspangle // March 5, 2020 // No Comments

Message: Reading through the parable of the talents in Luke 19 was very familiar until I noticed something different mentioned In Luke that I have not seen in the same story told in Matthew. In Luke there is a back... Continue reading →

Chorizo Stuffed Portebello Mushrooms

by bspangle // January 11, 2020 // No Comments

This simple dish is a shout-out to all of the other mushroom lovers out there! I’ve learned that people either love them, or hate them. I love them so I made this as a snack one night and I really... Continue reading →

Keeping Your Furbabies Summer-Safe

by bspangle // June 24, 2017 // No Comments

Hot dog! It’s summer time! Summer plans, bar-b-ques, good times and baseball are all in full swing, and for most of us, the regular routine activities of life must continue as well. Despite the heat, healthy living enthusiasts can be found walking, running and biking... Continue reading →