You and I might spend about 70 to 80 years on this earth. That’s not very long when you compare it to eternity. So the big question is: What are we living for? What really matters? Trading the American Dream…
At the beginning of March, I attended the Converge Biennial Meeting, where the keynote speaker was Karl Vaters, a well-known advocate for the value of small churches—congregations with fewer than 250 people. His book, Small Church Essentials, challenges the traditional notion that…
Standing Firm in Biblical Truth: Lessons from the Book of Jude. In a world where truth seems to shift with every passing trend, how can we remain steadfast in our faith? The Book of Jude offers timeless wisdom on defending…
Passing Faith to the Next Generation: Love in Action By Pastor Chris Teien | Rockwell Church From the moment we first hear about Jesus, our faith journey begins. But how did we come to know Him? Who invested in us,…
This Super Bowl Sunday message from back in the day is still relevant today. It was recorded in my basement with a cell phone camera and a green screen sheet on the wall back when we were forced to have…
In Romans 1:7, the apostle Paul writes, “To all in Rome who are loved by God and called to be his holy people: Grace and peace to you from God our Father and from the Lord Jesus Christ.” Grace and…
Every moment we live brings us closer to an extraordinary event—Jesus’ promised return. On what may feel like an ordinary day, with its appointments, errands, and routines, our Savior could return to take His followers home. The question is, are…
As a pastor, my heart is to guide and encourage believers to walk faithfully with Christ, living lives that are authentic, Spirit-filled, and discerning. In our fast-paced, information-saturated world, where countless voices claim to speak on behalf of God, it’s…
performance exhaust companies have a new competitor: digital audio that syncs with your car engine computer to make the **fake** exhaust sounds follow your engine rpm and gear shifting.
Legacy is an idea that resonates deeply across generations. Whether it’s through nurturing a family farm, building a business, passing down cherished recipes, or planting trees for future generations, people long to leave something meaningful behind. But as Christians, our…
Life is a sacred, fragile gift—each heartbeat and breath sustained by God’s perfect design. Yet, in our broken world, the sanctity of life often goes unnoticed, dismissed, or even willfully ignored. As Christians, we are called to honor life, acknowledging…
In Luke 9, we find Jesus actively training His disciples in ministry. He sends out the twelve to preach the gospel and heal, and later, He miraculously feeds 5,000 men, not counting women and children—a total that could easily exceed…
As the new year unfolds, many of us find ourselves considering what truly matters in life. It’s a time for resolutions, renewed focus, and intentional living. For followers of Christ, this season provides an opportunity to realign our priorities with…
Life is often described as a race. We all find ourselves running—sometimes with clarity, other times with confusion—toward goals, dreams, and desires. But what about the race of faith? Hebrews 12:1-4 reminds us of this powerful metaphor: “Therefore, since we…
Thinking about the message, “Those Who Almost Committed Suicide: How Life Changed Because They Kept Living” Life is full of challenges that can push even the strongest of us to the brink. As a pastor and someone deeply committed to…