by Andy Wall | Jun 26, 2022 | Articles
Virtually all of us believe in the importance of telling the truth. I am certain we would condemn practices such as lying, deceiving, and bearing false witness against our neighbor. Any of us who have ever been cheated by the false promises of an unscrupulous...
by Andy Wall | Jun 19, 2022 | Articles
“Every father should remember one day his [child] will follow his example, not his advice.” Charles Kettering Happy Father’s Day dads! Whether you receive socks, BBQ utensils, a Leatherman multitool, or hand-crafted cards, I hope you get to enjoy the day with those...
by Andy Wall | Jun 12, 2022 | Articles
“You must understand this, my beloved: let everyone be quick to listen, slow to speak, slow to anger.” James 1:19 If you’ve traveled to any place where people speak another language, you’ve no doubt experienced communicational frustration. Even getting a simple...
by Jack Williamson | Jun 5, 2022 | Articles
What comes to mind when you think of your favorite childhood memories? For me some of the greatest times were camping with my family or riding bikes with my friends. So many of my favorite memories also have to do with the church family that was constantly present in...
by Jack Williamson | May 29, 2022 | Articles
On a mountain trek into the back country, I asked teens to keep their eyes out for God. Along the trail each was tasked with watching for how they saw God in the wilderness or our experiences. Each night I would remind them to be looking and ready to share on our last...
by Jack Williamson | May 22, 2022 | Articles
Both Matthew and Mark tell of Jesus beginning his ministry with these words, “Repent, for the Kingdom of God/Heaven is at hand.” At first thought, this doesn’t really sound like a call to celebration. Truly, I ask you, can you remember anyone coming into their...
by Andy Wall | May 15, 2022 | Articles
The following poem, “Poppies” by Mary Oliver, reflects on the springtime miracle of these local blooms, a familiar sight to most of us this time of year. Threatening this swaying miracle is the deep blue night, the darkness which stalks all living things, bringing...
by conejochurch | May 8, 2022 | Articles
[Editor’s Note: Today’s guest editorial, by minister Matt Soper, reminds us of the enduring influence of Moms and offers Happy Mother’s Day wishes to all of our Moms.] No one is poor who has had a godly mother. Abraham Lincoln When I was going through summer training...
by Andy Wall | May 1, 2022 | Articles
“Be shepherds of God’s flock that is under your care, serving as overseers—not because you must, but because you are willing, as God wants you to be; not greedy for money, but eager to serve; not lording it over those entrusted to you, but being examples to the flock....
by Andy Wall | Apr 24, 2022 | Articles
Dear Penny, It’s hard to absorb the reality that after over twenty shared years of ministry, you’re retiring as Conejo’s children’s minister. For all of us who know your love for God and kids, your organizational prowess, your creative use of limited space, and your...
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