Have you ever met someone who tells you they are a Christian and you surprised? I have. It quickly becomes a combination of disappointment, anger and awkwardness. Christians are called to demonstrate the love of Christ by what we do. The famous artist, Paul Gustave Dore was once traveling between European countriesand he lost his passport. (Passports wererequired to be s...
Keep ReadingFriends, Many of you heard this morning during our worship services in-person or online about Lori Fullmer's recent cancer diagnosis. Belowis a note she sent to her Kids Ministry deacon team and that I sent to the elders. I feel it's best for you to hear from her in her own words. Good morning, kids' team We wanted to share some news with you...I was recently diagnosed w...
Keep ReadingIn case you missed it lastSunday, I shared our plans to reach as many people in safe andmeaningful ways as possible at our worship services!Here is what our services for next week (Nov. 8th)will look like: 8:00 AM - extra precautions takenWe will be wearing masks the entire service with attendance limited to 50 people.We are excited about offering this opportunity to our ...
Keep ReadingA FEW QUICK NOTES FOR SUNDAY! This Sunday, we will talk about how Christians can think and act Biblically before, during, and after the election. I will be laying out 10 predictions for the days ahead and giving us a place we can find rest for our souls from Psalm 24.We are also going to try to announce our plans for worship the week after in this ever-changing time of CO...
Keep ReadingA FEW QUICK NOTES FOR SUNDAY! You may have seen the court case this week in which two churches sued the State of Colorado. I'll take a few minutes and share what happened, what didn't happen, and what it means for Rockland.We will again be in 1 Peter this Sunday, specifically,1 Peter 4. Peter lays out 5 truths that can give us insight into why we are so divided today! G...
Keep ReadingInterested in the early Church fathers' view of marriage? If you read that headerand you are still reading then like me you are someone who iscurious about how people in history viewed things. Chances are like me you have this idea in your head that when we look at people who are closer in time to the writings of the Bible and we look at their interpretation of those ...
Keep ReadingA FEW QUICK NOTES FOR SUNDAY! We jump back into 1 Peter this Sunday, specifically,1 Peter 3:8-22.The message of the world right now is "BE AFRAID". The Bible says something quite different! Hopefully, this Sunday will offer answers and encouragement. There is still space for in-person worship! Click here on 'in-person' signup to let us know you are coming! How to wat...
Keep ReadingInterview (Part 3) for Parents with Kids by Pastor Jim with Marriage Counselor, Sean Taylor Here is part 3 of our interview series with Sean Taylor, a marriage counselor and co-founder of Cornerstone Christian Counseling! This is the third installment ofanswers to questions from YOU, the Rockland congregation, about marriage. This video is specifically answering quest...
Keep ReadingInterview (PART 2) by Pastor Jim with Marriage Counselor, Sean Taylor HUGE thanks AGAIN toSean Taylor, a marriage counselor and co-founder of Cornerstone Christian Counseling for being willing to sit down and do this video interview! This is the second installment ofanswers to questions from YOU, the Rockland congregation, about marriage.Questions include: What do w...
Keep ReadingInterview by Pastor Jim with Marriage Counselor, Sean Taylor HUGE thanks to Sean Taylor, a marriage counselor and co-founder of Cornerstone Christian Counseling for being willing to sit down and do this video interview! This is the first batch of answers to questions from YOU, the Rockland congregation, about marriage.Questions include: What effects have you seen t...
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