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Outside In: Sadness
Chances are, we have all experienced at least some form of sadness in our lifetimes. Occasional sadness is okay. A perpetual and constant state of sadness, however, is not. Deep, ongoing sadness can have a negative impact on our physical and mental health. It can be a...
Outside In: Fear
We are taught to fear so much in today’s world. There is the presence of terrorists, whose sole goal is to strike fear into the hearts of people and spread hate through violent act after violent act. As parents, we are taught that we have to be cautious whenever we...
What’s Your Why?
It is crucial for us to know our why in life. For some of us, our why may be our precious children or grandchildren. For others, our why might be positively impacting or transforming the lives of others, or taking specific steps or initiatives to make this world a...
Parents: Stop Defiance, Disrespect & Yelling
Celebrate Calm! America's Calm Coach Kirk Martin and his son Casey are coming to TPC for a dynamic, laugh-out-loud parenting event you won't want to miss — and it's free! Thursday, May 26, 7-9 p.m. Ideal for parents and grandparents with kids ages 2-22. Kirk will...
The Road Less Traveled
We find it very easy to dwell on and think about the past. The choices we made, the actions we took and the words we have said cannot be undone. They have taken place and we must learn to live in the world that has been created as a result of those paths we took. Yet,...
Church Photo Directory
We are going to add pictures to our church directory, and we want yours to be in it. Instead of going through a traditional church photography company that tries to sell pricey picture packages and means a lot of volunteer hours getting sittings scheduled, here’s what...
After Communion
Disposing of the Communion Elements Just as with any meal, the Lord’s Supper includes preparation and cleanup that is not a visible part of our service but is still a very important part of worship. We believe the elements should be disposed of with respect and...
Seeing is Believing
Have you ever doubted or wholly not believed in God? If so, that’s okay. Doubt is normal, it’s natural. It’s a common psychological response to stuff that we struggle to reason with. Even people that saw the risen Christ with their own two eyes still had their doubts,...
What Now?
Christ’s earthly life represented a mere 33 years—years of healing, teaching, ministry, love, compassion, forming relationships, tears, pain, and, of course, joy. In that time, the impact He made has lasted (and will continue to last) for much longer than the brief...
The Horizon Beckons
Horizons mark the beginning of a new day, or perhaps, to some, even the end of another, depending on where you are. Every time someone is fortunate enough to witness the sun rising, we are reminded of God’s beauty and wonderment. With that new rising also comes a...
Better to Give than to Receive
Gifts can be great expressions of love, or they can be a great burden of responsibility. The process of gifting all starts with a thought. It requires, as a first step, thinking of someone else. By thinking of someone else, and only thinking of someone else, does the...
Holy Week and Easter 2016
Schedule of Holy Week & Easter Services & Events Palm Sunday, March 20 • Worship at 9 & 11 a.m. We’ll commemorate Jesus’ triumphant and last entry into Jerusalem with palm branches. Maundy Thursday, March 24 • Worship at 7 p.m. A special service with...