by Derek Sanford | May 5, 2026 | Uncategorized
It was a bunch of years ago now. I had just finished preaching and stepped off the stage while the worship team led the closing song. I took my usual spot in the front row. Before the second verse was over, someone I didn’t know well walked up and asked if they...
by Derek Sanford | Apr 7, 2026 | Uncategorized
Somewhere along the way, “born again” became a label nobody wants. Surveys consistently show that a significant majority of Americans would rather not have a “born again Christian” as a neighbor. You can be spiritual. You can be religious. You...
by Derek Sanford | Mar 25, 2026 | Uncategorized
Somebody recently asked me a version of this question. They were gracious about it, but the concern was real: “Why are we doing Ash Wednesday? Why Lent? Why Stations of the Cross? This all feels a little too… Catholic.” I’m glad they asked. Because...
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by Derek Sanford | Feb 4, 2026 | Uncategorized
How the Tithe Became a Tip “The tithe isn’t required for New Testament Christians.” This sentiment has become a rally cry for many a church-member. And while an argument can be made for the truth of this statement, it is most often used as an excuse to give little or...
by Derek Sanford | Jan 12, 2026 | Uncategorized
If you are a praying Christian, you’ve probably said these words thousands of times. “In Jesus’ name … amen.” If you haven’t thought about it too deeply, you may just think these four words are a way to signal that your prayer is wrapping up....
