I’ve heard several great definitions of grace. One of my favorite is a very simple definition by John Piper: “Grace is the goodness of God shown to people who don’t deserve it.” This simple definition has magnified God’s grace to me. In fact, I’m often unable to appreciate God’s goodness to me because there is so much I feel like I do deserve. I’m entitled. I’m a sinner. Recently, Cayla and I learned that she is pregnant with our fourth child. I was content and satisfied with three. I love Rilynne, Raegan, and Reece very much and I thoroughly enjoy...

It’s hard to believe. It is already 2017. It feels like it was just yesterday that the clock turned 2016. Where did this past year go? This year at Restoration Church, we want to be a people that dive in and read the Word of God together. I’m inviting all staff, small group leaders and covenant members of our church to read the Bible in a year with me. Will you commit to doing this? Will you let this be the year that you fully commit to Jesus by reading His Word? I’ve copied the plan I will be following...