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Entrepreneur Richard Branson has set a new world record by driving across the English Channel in an amphibious sports car in under two hours. Some people have too much money and too much time on their hands. On the other Read more

Hey cool, God gets to stay in the Pledge Good news, boys and girls, the Supreme Court ruled 8-0 that the words “under God” will remain in the Pledge of Allegiance. Justice Scalia did not vote. I’ll bet God is Read more

Boundless Magazine has a great article from Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn’s commencement address to Harvard University, June 8, 1978. His comments on Western society are true, maybe more true and telling than they were 26 years ago. read here…

A few XStream thoughts As the school year winds down, many of you (OK, 8th graders and 5th graders) are asking when you can move up to the next level. The answer is June 23. That’s right, 2 short weeks. Read more

Bending Your Knees on Campus Dr. Barry St. Clair & Keith Naylor Part 1: ‘You mean prayer can really make a difference?’ It was 5:26 A.M. Friday. Cold. Dark. Not a sound except my breathing. I sat in my car Read more

What’s in your head? Put it on paper. Zondervan is hosting a faith-based, non?ction writing contest. They are looking to discover fresh voices, uncover true passion, and publish Christian books that connect with a new generation of readers. Grand Prize: Read more

Neo, Frodo, and Scripture How Destiny Drives Story by Matthew Everhard “For those whom he foreknew he also predestined to be conformed to the image of his Son”—Romans 8:29 The Revival of Destiny With last November’s worldwide release of the Read more

OK, point taken…I owe you all an apology I am sorry. I haven’t been updating this site, other than a few notes about House Party and/or Sunday School. The frustrating thing about this type of communication is that I have Read more

House Party Disco Skate Night pics Ryan has posted some pics from the skate night over on his page. Thanks to all who came out to skate, especially those who went the extra mile to come in costume. Sam Saxton, Read more

Splash Lagoon Trip for Middle School If you’ve signed up, meet us at the church at 4:30 this Friday, May 7th. We’ll head for Erie, where we’ll slip, slide, float, and splash to our great delight! $60 covers you for Read more