Drive to any grocery store and look at what people do with their shopping carts after they are done using them. What does it say about you if you put it in the designated shopping cart collection area in the parking lot? But, on the other hand, if you leave it to drift off into parking spots, does it reveal something about your character? Some time ago, Kelly Allen discussed a theory about the sho...  Read More

The equity markets are in record territory. Consumer economic markets are strong. Consider these data points from the Generis Group:From April through June last year, Americans put away an astonishing 25.8% of their disposable income, compared with 7.3% over the same months in 2019. That’s over three times as much! From March 2020 to April 2021, the personal saving rate averaged 18.7%— the highest...  Read More

Everyone has an idea about how to be debt-free, but very few have a plan.How about you? Many people want a savings account in theory yet psychologically resist it by overspending.How about you?People think they have a money problem when in reality, they have a management issue.How about you?Starting Wednesday night, November 3rd, we will be offering our revamped “Financial Freedom” course. With a ...  Read More

I just finished reading an excellent book by one of my favorite authors, Lee Stroebel. In it, Lee provides evidence and facts that show how heaven is real and a beautiful place that has been prepared for each of us. In chapter 6, he answers the following questions that many people have about heaven. Here they are:#1: Will There Be Pets in Heaven?#2: Will There Be Marriage in Heaven?#3: Will There ...  Read More

Should I be baptized now even though I was baptized as a baby?When you look throughout the Bible, you will see that baptism was followed by those who are old enough to recognize their need for God, mature enough to understand the death of Christ on their behalf, and responsible enough to make a solid decision to trust Christ and follow him the rest of their life.Almost every time baptism is mentio...  Read More

Our HCC Building Task Force just had their third meeting last night. They are now identifying a few architects in the region who will be invited to present their qualifications.In the next few weeks, we are sending out what is known as RFQ's (Request for Qualifications for Architectural Predesign and Programming Services). From there, we will be discussing the scope of the project with them. The g...  Read More

This weekend we will be celebrating Labor Day. This national holiday honors and recognizes the American workforce that continually contributes to the success of this great country that we are privileged to live in.This weekend also marks the beginning of a new season as fall slowly shortens our days while displaying some of the most beautiful colors as the foliage changes.With this season comes th...  Read More

Today our HCC staff will be focusing our prayer time on 3 specific events that have taken place this past week. Would you join us at 3 pm today by setting your smartphone alarm to go off at that time, and wherever you are, would you pray these 3 prayers with us?"Father, we pray today for the families of our 13 military service members who lost their lives last week in Kabul airport during the evac...  Read More

Last week during my quiet time, I was reading Psalm 105 when verse 4 captured my attention with these words:“Look to the Lord and his strength; seek his face always.” Since I often FaceTime with my children and grandchildren using my iPhone, it dawned on me that when I spend a few minutes a day reading my bible and praying, I’m doing FaceTime with God. As the Psalm says, “seek his face always".Ove...  Read More

If there is one thing we are sure about, life is difficult and too often painful, disappointing, and unfair. The numerous lives lost in an earthquake in Haiti, one of the world's poorest countries, leaves us shaking our heads in dismay. Forest fires devastating thousands of acres of land and property, causing people to lose everything and become displaced in an instant feels hopeless. In addition,...  Read More

Last week someone asked me, "How is the church going since you started in-person services again?" I gave them my typical response and walked through a litany of things as we are slowly regaining the momentum we had before the pandemic.As I returned to my car, my mind started thinking about some of the things that will be different as we move forward. One of these things is the beautiful celebratio...  Read More

Some time ago, a group of therapist was asked, "What one thing would you like to tell parents of young children?" The most prominent answer was, "Parents, you are the most influential person your child will ever have in their lives." You help shape your children's future. I would add, you help shape their soul by what you expose them to. Rick Capaldi, a family therapist, says, "Many parents are no...  Read More