We love the gospel preaching and have connected in a community group, which is a great way to review what Pastor Ryan teaches at services and talk through life with others....
"When Thursday night services started, we were on board to help from the get-go. Why? Selfishly, we loved the ability to go adventuring over the weekend and remain involved in our church. "...
"I love the worship team and the people who I get to serve alongside each as we experience both the challenges and triumphs of this ministry. I do love the value that my wife and I get from community groups and the relationships that we have built that have been so monumental."...
"Baptism has changed my marriage completely. It has made me appreciate and respect my wife more than I ever have. I'm more attentive, patient, & loving."...
I knew people knew I was a new face, but I was treated like I belonged. I’ve been faithfully attending North Valley ever since then and it has had nothing but a positive impact on my life…” ...
"Kaley and Landon have taken on a remarkable role within NV Kids. Their journey demonstrates their commitment to sharing and showing the love of Jesus to the Next Generation. Over time, their dedication and enthusiasm set them apart, allowing them to assume more responsibility and leadership within NV Kids....
Don’t miss the five-part sermon series, "Show Me”. Together we will explore key teachings from John chapter 13. Each week, we will focus on a different aspect of Jesus' teaching to his disciples! ...
Preparing for Easter can help you experience the most out of this special day. For the last two thousand years, Christians have considered resurrection Sunday the crucial event that solidified their faith in Jesus Christ. The Apostle Paul said, "If Christ had not been raised from the dead, then all of our preaching and faith would be in vain." (I Cor. 15:14). If we want to get the most out of Easter, we must first understand it's meaning and then seek to be intentional to experience it. Here are three simple ways your family can prepare for Easter. ...
"It is everything a wife would want is to have your husband spiritually lead, but I had to stop trying to change him. It had to be God's hands on our marriage. Don't ever give up on your marriage! Literally, let go and let God do His magic."...
Here is the book list that was shared in the "7 Unapologetic Truths about Parenting" message on Sunday, August 28th. Check out 10 great books for parents by Ryan & Leslie Rice....
DAY 4 | What Does the Bible Say About God and Government? When the terrible injustice of the George Floyd killing hit the news, it was obvious that this going to make hard times even harder. From the pandemic to protests, riots, and racial tensions reaching an all-time high, I wept for our country. I opened God's Word and reached out to others. I talked to every black pe...
Keep Reading Day 3 | Bad Ideas Christians Have about Government | Dangerous River #3 Every year in Arizona, there are stories all over the news about people trying to cross over flooded washes during monsoon season. Heavy rains come and flood streets and crazy drivers filled with a tad too much courage go rogue and punch the Prius through a raging river, thinking they'll be fine! It n...
Keep Reading Day 2 | Bad Ideas Christians Have about Government | Dangerous River #2 I have logged more than a thousand miles as class 3-4 whitewater rafting guide. Each summer we would mourn the loss of those that lost their lives on the river. The greatest challenge people face in rivers is that they underestimate the river and overestimate themselves. Ideas are powerful, and unfort...
Keep Reading Day 1 | Bad Ideas Christians Have about Government | Dangerous River #1 Have you ever had a bad idea and just ran with it? As a teenager, I remember my buddy and I were out driving his 4x4, when we drove up to a flooded creek that turned into a small river. Underestimating the power of the current, and overestimating the truck, my buddy slapped the dash and said, "The hea...
Keep Reading DAY 7 | FIVE STEPS FORWARD IN TODAY'S TIMES The hope is for the Christian is to engage, not retreat. It's to step forward not back. Below are 5 steps you can take to grow in unity, in the midst of diversity. 1.Listen before you label. We have to stop shutting others down and listen more. We too easily fail to engage the person and feed on the problems. We all have to ad...
Keep Reading DAY 6 | What's Wrong with the BLM Movement? As a Christian, who loves Jesus and believes in the Bible there is a lot wrong with the movement. I will only address three agendas, they have openly communicated they are seeking to accomplish in our world. What is the BLM movement as an organization seeking to do? 1. It's seeking to dismantle the Imago Dei in saying: "Wedism...
Keep Reading DAY 5 | BlackLivesMatters.com | What Do They Believe? According to the Black Lives Matter website, they say the following about themselves and their beliefs. "We make space for transgender brothers and sisters to participate and lead." "Wedismantle cisgender (Identity corresponds with birth sex) privilege and uplift Black trans folk, especially Black trans women." "W...
Keep Reading DAY 4 | What Is Intersectionality? In creating the BLM movement, I do have to say they use a wide vocabulary that will challenge the average reader to grab a dictionary. There are many educated people in their movement, from pastors, to street preachers, to professors, to politicians. There is an organized effort to use a common language. We should know that words matte...
Keep Reading DAY 3 | BLM CO-FOUNDER CALLS HERSELF A MARXIST? According to the New York Post,Black Lives Matter co-founder Patrisse Cullors made the following statement in a recent interview. "The first thing, I think, is that we actually do have an ideological frame. Myself and Alicia in particular are trained organizers," she said, referring to BLM co-founder Alicia Garza. "We are...
Keep Reading DAY 2 | CALLED TO MOURN WITH THOSE WHO MOURN Again, I think as Christians, especially white, we need to mourn with those who mourn when there is injustice, such as we have seen with the death George Floyd (Ecclesiastes 3, Romans 12:15). We need to listen and learn (James 1:19) as we have sought to do as a church in weeks past, by inviting Black leaders from our church to...
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