I finally, absolutely have to say something about this!  What does it mean to go deep?  It has become common in our church culture to make reference to “going deep” spiritually and in Bible study and “going deep” often is a prerequisite for choosing where one attends worship.  Our choice of church should be less about what I want and...

This past Sunday I asked people who may be exploring faith in Christ to begin their day over the next two weeks with a simple prayer, “God, if you are there, please reveal yourself to me.”  What was revealed to us early Monday morning, but a news flash of a gunman going on a killing spree on the campus of Virginia Tech in Blacksburg, Virginia. People...

I am guilty! I am guilty of placing limits on God.  I am guilty of having a perspective of God that is too small and limited.  God is BIG and our view and perspective of him should be BIG.  God knew we would struggle with this. Isaiah 55:8-9 (NIV) 8 “For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways,” declares the LORD. 9...

Last week was intense!  It was our first Easter AND it was the first Sunday that we had two services!  In light of what God has directed us to do, I know our staff, Launch Team and everyone connected to Church at the Grove believes that taking the step of having two services is necessary.  This Sunday may be MORE important!  Why? God has clearly directed...

I love my wife!  I know!!!!! I am supposed to love her!, she is after all my wife and God  tells me to love her.  But the great part is that I like and enjoy loving her!  She is not only my wife but she is my friend.  Today is her birthday and she is #$*^&$#@ years old!  Although she can’t see that well, she is absolutely beautiful. ...