Church News
The First Year as a Pastor: Lennon Ellis
When I think back over the past year of pastoring, many moments stand out, but none of them have anything to do with a sermon or a service. What has been most impactful are the […]
Month: August 2026
Church News
The First Year as a Pastor: Brad Harris
In 1986, I was 10 years old when my parents decided to join Bible Baptist Church in St. Charles, Missouri, under the leadership of Pastor Ken Dubose. This is where I grew up, met my […]
College News
Mission University Opening Day
Electric. I tried to think of a word that would best describe the opening chapel this week at Mission University, and that is the word that kept coming to mind. When the students started flowing […]
Devotional - Seven Sermons God Preached Through His Creation
The Higher You Climb, the Clearer You See
Rocky Mountain National Park reminded me that the higher we climb, the farther we can see. More importantly, the longer we walk with Christ, the clearer we recognize His faithfulness. Discover how Psalm 121 and one unforgettable mountain journey point us beyond creation to the Creator. […]
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God Shapes Us Over Time
The incredible arches of Arches National Park weren’t formed overnight. They were shaped through every season. In this sixth devotional from Seven Sermons God Preached Through His Creation, discover how Philippians 1:6 reminds us that God is still patiently shaping our lives into the masterpiece He intends us to become. […]
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God Sees the Whole Map
A detour to Canyonlands National Park became a powerful reminder that God always sees what we cannot. In this fifth devotional from Seven Sermons God Preached Through His Creation, discover how Proverbs 3:5–6 encourages us to trust the Lord, even when we can only see the next step. […]
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Every Life is Unique
Every hoodoo at Bryce Canyon is different, reminding us that God’s creativity is on display throughout His creation. In this fourth devotional, discover how Bryce Canyon, Psalm 139, and a night beneath the stars illustrate the truth that God didn’t create carbon copies. He created original masterpieces. […]
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The Narrow Way Is Always Worth It
At Zion National Park, I discovered that the greatest views weren’t from the shuttle bus. They were found by stepping onto the trail. In this third devotional, Jesus’ teaching about the narrow way comes to life, reminding us that God’s best is often found beyond the comfortable path. […]
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God’s Greatness Produces Humility
Standing on the rim of the Grand Canyon is a powerful reminder of the greatness of God. In this second article of the Seven Sermons God Preached Through His Creation series, discover how one of America’s most breathtaking landscapes points us to humility, worship, and the majesty of our Creator through the truth of Psalm 8. […]
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God Can Preserve What Time Cannot
As my youngest son and I embarked on one final father-and-son road trip before college, God used the beauty of His creation to preach timeless biblical truths. The first lesson came from Petrified Forest National Park, reminding us that while everything around us changes, God’s Word stands forever. […]