Blog

In the heart of the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus imparts a profound truth in Matthew 5:5: “Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth.” This verse is a powerful reminder of the values that define the Kingdom of Heaven, contrasting sharply with the often aggressive and competitive nature of the world around… Read More »

Hey Church Family, This week, we turn our hearts and minds to a profound statement made by Jesus in Matthew 5:4: “Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.” This verse, part of the Beatitudes, invites us to explore the themes of grief, loss, and the divine comfort that follows. Mourning is often… Read More »

This week we are beginning a new series from Jesus’ address in what is known as the sermon on the mount., We reflect on one of the most profound teachings of Jesus in this message found in Matthew 5:3-12 — the Beatitudes. These verses offer us a blueprint for how to live a life that… Read More »

Preacher: Dr. Harold J. Sala Series: Guidelines For Living “Being confident of this, that he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus” (Philippians 1:6). Charles Spurgeon once wrote, “You may think that it’s easy to define faith, and so it is, but it’s… Read More »

This is a little different, but things I wish I knew earlier and things I’m still learning. Keep the Faith, Pastor Tommy 40 Things I’ve Learned in 40 Years of Ministry by Thom S. Rainer It was forty years ago that I began serving a small rural church in southern Indiana. I was so incredibly… Read More »

As we gather this month, I want to take a moment to reflect on the essence of faith and its profound impact on our lives. Faith is more than just a belief; it is a guiding light that illuminates our paths and strengthens our spirits in times of uncertainty. In Hebrews 11:1, we read, “Now… Read More »

Joseph Mohr was a young priest in Austria around 1816. Late one night he went for a walk and in the distance he could see a winter laden town. Being only a short time after the Napoleonic wars he took notice of the peace surrounding this little community. He wrote down the words to a… Read More »

Romans 12:2 2 Do not be conformed to this world,[a] but be transformed by the renewing of your minds, so that you may discern what is the will of God—what is good and acceptable and perfect.[b] Moving The Needle Every sales job I’ve had has used this phrase; How do we move the needle? What… Read More »

2024 has been an incredible year to serve as the Pastor of The Well at Centerville. We finished our first year under our new name, paid off our disaffiliation debt, and tackled the challenge of funding our Air Conditioner project. We have seen just over a 10% growth in attendance and continue to have visitors… Read More »

If you were to stop by our house on a random day, you would find love, laughter, and lots of chaos! Part of the chaos is the multiple conversations taking place at one time. Everyone has something to say and someone always has a question to ask. What are we having for dinner, where are… Read More »