Pastor Larry Sundin, Rock Springs Church Is believing in Jesus just a leap of faith? Is believing in Jesus simply a crutch or wishful thinking? You see, there are many people who will gladly tell you that having faith in Jesus is just a crutch and that what Christians believe in is not tangible, not…
Tag: Faith
February 2026, Religion
New Christian Church Group Weekly Potluck Dinners, with Games and Uplifting Videos
Charlie Hunt Is the Christian song true that teaches “Jesus loves me, this I know, for the Bible tells me so”?—-“Yes, absolutely.” Two of my many favorite Bible verses that make that super clear are when Jesus was suffering in agony on the cross, and prayed “Father forgive them, for they know not what they…
February 2026, Generals
Music with a Message
David Scott Living at Robson Ranch brings me such joy. One of my favorite passions is singing and delivering special messages through the lyrics of a song. After experiencing difficulties in singing about four years ago, I sought help to see if I had damaged my vocal cords. I decided to get assistance from a…
January 2026, Religion
Answering the Skeptics
Pastor Frank DeFusco 1 Peter 3:15, instructs the believer to “Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and respect.” And in Isaiah 1:18, God gives an invitation for all mankind to “Come now and let…
January 2026, Religion
Do You Believe in Jesus?
Pastor Larry Sundin Do you believe in Jesus? Seems like a pretty straightforward question. But you’d be surprised to know how many people don’t want to be asked that question. Recently, I came across a man–on–the–street interview, where a guy holding a microphone walks up to seemingly ordinary people on the street and asks them,…
September 2025, Religion
Is Jesus God?
Pastor Frank DeFusco When Jesus came to the region of Caesarea Philippi, he asked his disciples, “Who do people say the Son of Man is?” Their answers varied. “Some say John the Baptist; others say Elijah; and still others, Jeremiah or one of the prophets.” Jesus goes on to ask, “But what about you?” he asked. “Who…
Religion, August 2025
Judging Rightly
Pastor Ash Dotson Hey folks, Ash Dotson here with a thought and an invitation to join us at Oasis UMC in the Laredo Room, Sundays at 9:30 a.m. Jesus tells us in John 7:24: “Do not judge by appearances, but judge with right judgement.” This is a tough one, folks. Motivation, motivation, motivation … what…
Religion, August 2025
What Is the Gospel?
Pastor Larry Sundin, Rock Springs Church What is the Gospel? What is this good news that’s supposed to be at the heart of Christianity? Originally, the term “gospel” was a secular word in the Greek language that an official was sent to announce back at the capitol: namely that there had been a victory on…
July 2025, Religion
Looking Beyond
Pastor Ash Dotson I was looking at a scripture the other day, and it occurred to me that we have it a bit tougher than those who physically followed Jesus. In John 6:36, Jesus speaks with his followers and points out that even though they saw him it was difficult for them to understand or…
July 2025, Religion
More to “Church” Than Meets the Eye
Pastor Larry Sundin Have you ever wondered, “Is there more to ‘church’ than meets the eye?” The first church service I ever attended as an adult was in 1981. There were three distinct impressions I took away from that first service. One, the music wasn’t of my generation. Everyone was singing these slow, plodding songs.…