By Pastor Doug Stauffer
In the annals of world history, no nation since ancient Israel has borne a mission as profound as the United States of America. From the crucible of revolution to establishing a land of liberty, America was founded on principles echoing a divine intent. It was to...
By Doug Stauffer
America, the beautiful birthed in 1776,
Immediately the world their focus did affix.
Yet, with two hundred forty-six years now past,
It’s time to be born again for America to last.
Through wars and tumults, patriots braved,
The voices against tyranny constantly raised.
An adage of old, from Benjamin Franklin’s quill,
“Rebellion to tyrants...
By Pastor and Father Doug Stauffer
As we approach Father’s Day, I wanted to use this opportunity to honor and celebrate the fathers in our community. As a pastor (and traveling evangelist for 20 years), I have witnessed how the love, dedication and strength of fathers make a lasting impression...
By Doug Stauffer, pastor, chaplain, veteran (father, son and brother to veterans)
From every branch of service, every walk of life,
America’s soldiers are faced with peril and strife.
Bravery and sacrifice we continually recognize,
Never forget those who paid the ultimate sacrifice.
Memorial Day: a reminder to pay respect
To those who served, freedoms...
By Victoria Ostrosky
“‘Therefore, a man shall leave his father and mother and hold fast to his wife, and the two shall become one flesh.’ This mystery is profound, and I am saying that it refers to Christ and the church.” (Ephesians 5:31-32)
To God, marriage is a picture of Christ...
By Sean Dietrich
Dan Lovette became an usher at the Baptist church on Easter Sunday, March 26th, 1961. He stood at the door shaking hands, passing out bulletins. Nobody knew Dan.
Weeks earlier, Pastor Lovette had introduced Dan as his older brother.
Dan was a tall man with a soft voice and...
