Mike's Blog

Congratulations to Our New Elders and Deacons

  • Aug 29 2010

At the congregational meeting on August 29, you elected a new slate of church officers. More...

Time to Elect New Elders and Deacons

  • Aug 26 2010

This Sunday, August 29, we're having a congregational meeting to elect new elders and deacons. Here's why it's important that you attend the meeting and cast your vote. More...

Your Prayers Matter to God

  • Aug 18 2010

I was afraid to ask my dad for help. Is it possible that we sometimes feel that way about prayer? More...

Mexico mission trip

  • Aug 13 2010

Thank you, UPC, for sending 27 of us to Mexico for a 9-day mission trip. Here are some of my reflections on our time in Mexico. More...

Why My Wife & I Are Going to Breakaway in October

  • Jul 29 2010

"Breakaway" is the name of UPC's annual retreat for married couples. If you're married, here's why it's vitally important that you attend. More...

What You Won’t Find in the Bible

  • Jun 29 2010

Here's a set of "one anothers" you WON'T find in the New Testament. More...

Looking for a Father’s Blessing

  • Jun 17 2010

I'm convinced most people are still looking for the blessing of their fathers. More...

Egocentricity

  • Jun 9 2010

I shudder to guess how often, when I think I am serving people, I'm actually using people. More...

What the Widening of Rouse Road Means to UPC

  • Jun 4 2010

In a few days the improvements to Rouse Road will be completed! What will they mean for our church? Here are a few things that come to mind. More...

Adoniram Judson, Missionary to Burma

  • May 23 2010

Adoniram Judson gave his life away that others might find it in Christ. More...

Identifying Your Idols

  • May 9 2010

Here is a list of 15 questions to ask yourself as you identify and repent of your heart idols. More...

Identifying Your Idols

  • May 9 2010

Here is a list of 15 questions to ask yourself as you identify and repent of your heart idols. More...

The Gospel Cycle

  • May 7 2010

Many people have asked me to post the PowerPoint presentation I used during my sermon on May 2. Here it is. More...

Why Church Membership?

  • Apr 30 2010

Many churches have no formal membership process. Many Christians do not join a church or see any reason for doing so. So why do we at UPC encourage followers of Jesus to join a church? More...

A Prayer for Your Sexuality

  • Apr 22 2010

Last Sunday I preached on sex. Here's a prayer written by Scotty Smith that I hope you will pray along with me for our sexuality. More...