John 5:19, “Jesus replied, ‘Truly I tell you, the Son is not able to do anything on His own, but only what He sees the Father doing. For whatever the Father does, the Son likewise does these things.’” Four words for my (and our churches) focus this year… and beyond I pray:“Nothing on my own.” That’s an important statement for us as a church. It means that I/we would aim to do nothing on our own ac...  Read More

Merry Christmas Church! This is the big holiday of the year! There are many ways for us to think on Christmas, and there isn’t really one way to do it that is the “right way”. There are some who will be working Christmas, some who have family in town, and some who will be traveling to family and friends out of town. Wherever you find yourself, we all need to trust the Lord for what He has for us i...  Read More

We live in a culture that gives us metrics in measuring what makes a “successful” Christmas. Those metrics, aside from them busying our lives and misdirecting our intentions, often make us feel shame and discouragement if we don’t reach them. They are idealistic and seek a happily ever after script, promising us that if we just buy “this gift” or have “this meal” or go to “this party”, then and on...  Read More

Psalm 70:4-5, “Let all who seek You rejoice and be glad in You; let those who love Your salvation continually say, “God is great!” I am oppressed and needy; hurry to me, God. You are my help and my deliverer; LORD, do not delay.”          “I am needy and needed.” That is a statement I hope you have heard now numerous times if you have been a part of Summit Ridge over the past few years. It is an i...  Read More

I used to travel a lot for work. I loved the work, but I don’t travel particularly well. On the road I was prone to chronic headaches. My kids didn’t like to see me leave and I would often be gone 2-3 weeks at a time without a definite return date. Some trips were good but others I would struggle with anger, loneliness, lust, and a sense of lost identity.When my family moved to Las Vegas and we st...  Read More

We are a needy people. We have numerous areas of our lives that need touching – not a one of us withstanding. Sometimes those needs are deeper than others. There are times when we need more focused help in an area (or areas) of our lives where we seem to get stuck. So where do we turn?  Virtually every week I hear of someone who is either receiving or needing to get counseling or therapy. That is ...  Read More