Hello Church Family, Acts 9:3–6 (ESV) 3 Now as he went on his way, he approached Damascus, and suddenly a light from heaven shone around him. 4 And falling to the ground, he heard a voice saying to him, “Saul, Saul, why are you persecuting me?” 5 And he said, “Who are you, Lord?” And he said, “I am Jesus, whom you are …

Hello Church Family, What does it mean for the Church to be Unstoppable? This past Sunday we looked at Paul’s journey to Rome in Acts 27-28. We learned that the Church faced persecution and false prophets, the leaders were stoned, the leaders were jailed, shipwrecked and had false information thrown at them. But yet in the midst of all the …

Hello Church Family, This past Sunday we had a meeting after worship to discuss the “State of the Church.” 2025 ended up being a good year for the church and the church is financially healthy. We have great ministries that are reaching lots of people for Jesus. I also shared my vision for RiverStone Church. Below is what I shared …

Hello Church Family, Genesis 3:19 (ESV) “… for you are dust, and to dust you shall return.” Yesterday was Ash Wednesday and I had the privilege of applying ashes to members of our church and community. As I said the above phrase I was reminded of what this season of Lent means. The season of Lent is a time of …

Hello Church Family, This past Sunday we were in Acts 6. It is the chapter where the first deacons of the Church were named. The term Deacon translates to servant or one who serves. Service is to be part of the life of a follower of Jesus Christ. We have been given gifts by God and are to use those …

Hello Church Family, One month down, lots to go. Me and my family have officially been here for a month. In that time we have experienced the love of Christ among the people of RiverStone. We have also seen the hurt and pain of those grieving the loss of loved ones. We’ve talked to people who have had some hurt …

Hello Church Family, Acts 4:29–31 (ESV) 29 And now, Lord, look upon their threats and grant to your servants to continue to speak your word with all boldness, 30 while you stretch out your hand to heal, and signs and wonders are performed through the name of your holy servant Jesus.” 31 And when they had prayed, the place in which they were …

Hello Church Family, Acts 2:42 (ESV) 42 And they devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and the fellowship, to the breaking of bread and the prayers. It isn’t an accident that one of the things that the early church dedicated themselves to was prayer. As we read throughout the New Testament, we see stories of Jesus taking time to get away …

Hello Church Family, On my first Sunday at RiverStone multiple people said two words to me “Welcome Home.” These two words are very simple but have a profound meaning. Home is more than just the place you lay your head at night. Home is a place of refuge and a people that you share life with. My family and I …

Hello Church Family, One of my favorite verses from the Bible and I would consider it my life verse is Joshua 1:8-9. It says, Joshua 1:8–9 (ESV) 8 This Book of the Law shall not depart from your mouth, but you shall meditate on it day and night, so that you may be careful to do according to all that is …