We’re the Branches, He’s the Vine – and We Have to Grow

Life On Mission - Part 5

Growing up on my grandparents’ farm in Ohio, we always had a bounty of fruits and vegetables growing everywhere. It was common for us to have lots of homemade foods any time of the year, but one of the best things my grandma used to make was grape jelly. The grapevine on their farm yielded […]

Share Your Story

Life On Mission - Part 4

This last weekend at Alive Church Jason, our Executive Pastor, encouraged us to share our stories and post them on social media using the #AliveCardboardStories.  Here is my story: I was hopeless. Now I have HOPE! What’s your story? Share it on social media this week – I would love to see your story (#AliveCardboardStories). […]

Serving is Pouring from My Cup, Not Filling Someone Else’s

Life On Mission - Part 3

In Matthew 22:39, Jesus commands us to love our neighbors as ourselves. As followers of Christ, these simple words should direct our lives, dictate our lifestyle and help us know how to fulfill Jesus’ mission. But given our human nature, moving in the direction of His mission can present some of our biggest challenges, especially […]