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...
by Bill Hunter | Mar 23, 2026 | Uncategorized
To get to where I am professionally, I have needed to be very good at taking tests. (Don’t worry, it gets nerdier). Therefore, when I needed to pass a test in all of American Literature from the beginning to 1865 (See, I told you so), I was confident. I had taken a...
by Rob Rutkowski | Mar 9, 2026 | Uncategorized
One of the most striking things about Jesus is that He often taught not by giving direct answers, but by asking deep, soul-searching questions. In the Gospels, Jesus asks far more questions than He answers directly. In fact, scholars say Jesus asked about 307...
by Rob Rutkowski | Feb 24, 2026 | Uncategorized
If you’ve heard about Awake the Lake around Grace Church and wondered what it’s all about, or maybe you don’t fully understand what it is, you’re in the right place. Awake the Lake is a long-term vision Grace Church is pursuing to help every follower of Jesus...
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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 Bill Hunter | Feb 3, 2026 | Uncategorized
“Jesus spoke to them again in parables, saying: The kingdom of heaven is like a king who prepared a wedding feast for his son.” Matthew 22:1-2 Having grown up in a mid-size church, in a mid-size town, in a mid-size state in the Midwest, I must admit that I have not...
