On a Personal Note

"As your words came to me I drank them in, and they filled my heart with joy and happiness because I belong to you..." Jeremiah 15:16, NET

When was the last time you received a personal note from a loved one?  Maybe it came through the mail, maybe it was attached to a gift, or maybe it was hand delivered on a special occasion.  Depending on the circumstance or the author, those notes can carry a lot of meaning.  Earlier this week, I showed something to our youth Bible stud

The Weight of Anxiety

Cast your burden on the Lord, and he will sustain you; he will never permit the righteous to be moved. Psalm 55:22

Growing up I often volunteered for the less than ideal living situations in my house. When my family decided to house an exchange student I volunteered to give her my room. So I ended up sleeping in the living room in what would later be turned into a storage closet. The space was big enough to fit my twin sized bed. I put up a curtain and I had my room!. This

A Willing Offering

O our God, we thank you and praise your glorious name! But who am I, and who are my people, that we could give anything to you? Everything we have has come from you, and we give you only what you first gave us!  1 Chronicles 29:13-14, NLT

It's always a joy to study the Bible with individuals who are seeking to deepen their walk with God and particularly those who are preparing for baptism.  In a recent Bible study about the Holy Spirit's role in our lives, the topic of spi

Consistency Is Key

Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good. His love endures forever. Psalm 136:1

If you ask my soon-to-be wife about my breakfasts, she would roll her eyes. Not out of disappointment or disgust, but more out of the lack of creativity. She would describe my breakfast as dull, boring, or kind of just bland. I would describe my breakfast as efficient, easy, and consistent. For years, I ate the same breakfast. I had an egg and avocado bagel sandwich. Once I realized gluten and I

An Interview With Andrew

My mouth will tell of your righteous deeds, of your saving acts all day long—though I know not how to relate them all.

I will come and proclaim your mighty acts, Sovereign Lord; I will proclaim your righteous deeds, yours alone. Psalm 71:15-16, NIV

This week we're excited to welcome Andrew Kramer for his Summer in Ministry Internship here at the Littleton Church!  He has hit the ground running, already getting involved with Vacation Bible School, Bible studies, and meetings

Resurrection Power

My aim is to know Him, to experience the power of His resurrection... Philippians 3:10, NET

Do you know the power of Jesus' resurrection?  Just a couple weeks ago, I had a chance to study with a group of young people about the hope of Jesus' second coming and the power of the resurrection.  As I looked across the circle at one of the participants, I saw tears welling up in her eyes, tears of humble gratitude over what Jesus offers to us.  A little more recently, I was able

The Biggest Graduation EVER!

 I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. Now there is in store for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will award to me on that day—and not only to me, but also to all who have longed for his appearing. 2 Timothy 4:7-8

If you are at all like me you will have attended a few graduation this season. Maybe you know a kindergartener who is transitioning into the grade levels that for some reason start with n

Saved to Serve

Therefore, my beloved..., work out your own salvation with fear and trembling; for it is God who works in you both to will and to do for His good pleasure. Philippians 2:12-13, NKJV

As I poked through my garage to pull out some garden tools the other day, I came across an unopened box that contained a hitch-mounted bike rack.  It was a very thoughtful Christmas gift given to me several months ago so we could tote our family's bikes to new trails and new adventures.  But si

In My Heart

So it is right that I should feel as I do about all of you, for you have a special place in my heart. Philippians 1:7, NLT

"Will you play school with me Daddy?"  I couldn't refuse the invitation to sit down and enjoy some pretend play with my youngest (immediately upon picking her up from school to boot!)  This time she was the teacher -- giving instructions about this and that, directing me to my next activity, and reading from her imaginary lesson plans.  After taking a

Following Jesus

So when they had brought their boats to land, they forsook all and followed Him. Luke 5:11, NKJV

Who are you following?  In a culture saturated with social media influencers and their countless posts, the options are endless.  In today's lingo, when we choose to like/follow/subscribe to a public figure or channel, we're simply giving a green light to keep receiving more content from those outlets.  But in the New Testament, following Jesus means so much more than expressin

Resurrection Realities

I passed on to you what I received, which is of the greatest importance: that Christ died for our sins, as written in the Scriptures; that he was buried and that he was raised to life three days later, as written in the Scriptures… 1 Corinthians 15:3-4, GNT

This week, I get the privilege of touring with Mile High Academy’s music ensembles in South Dakota.  I’m actually finishing up this post between visits to Mount Rushmore and the Crazy Horse Memorial.  Although the weath

Christ and Him Crucified

For I determined not to know anything among you except Jesus Christ and Him crucified. 1 Corinthians 2:2, NKJV

A friend of mine recently shared a book with me that challenges readers to focus their lives around one word for an entire year.  Instead of making self-improvement resolutions or goals that we tend to fall short of, the author suggests reflecting on our heart needs and then letting God lead us to a single word He wants to use to bring meaning and purpose to our l

Feeling Forsaken

And about the ninth hour Jesus cried out with a loud voice, saying, "Eli, Eli, lama sabachthani?" that is, "My God, My God, why have You forsaken Me?" Matthew 27:46, NKJV

There are certain things about life with a preschooler that I really wish we would never outgrow.  As I walked with my youngest across a parking lot today, my hand reach down without looking, and a moment later her hand reached up.  It's normally something we do without thinking -- a habit when we're pres

Experiencing the Bible

"And Your word was to me the joy and rejoicing of my heart; For I am called by Your name, O Lord God of hosts." Jeremiah 15:16, NKJV

In recent weeks, you may have heard us spotlight the achievements of our Littleton Lights Pathfinder Bible Experience (PBE) team -- six of our very own Pathfinders who have committed multiple chapters of Romans and 1 Corinthians to memory in preparation for each round of testing.   We've shared updates during service, on our Facebook page, an

Citizen's of Heaven

Therefore, as it is written: “Let the one who boasts boast in the Lord.”

1 Corinthians 1:31

My older brother loved watching the Olympics. Every time they came around he all of a sudden became super vocal about his love for our country. I know my brother loves his country but the Olympics gave me an opportunity to really express that love. He would cheer for the USA no matter what sport we were in. I remember one day walking into the living room and my brother was cheering s