Go-vember
November is GO-vember at Valley View I remember one of my favorite family vacations growing up. We went to the beach in Florida. My brothers …
Emotionally Healthy Discipleship
Emotionally Healthy Discipleship I remember the moment my machine gun was ripped from my hands. No it wasn’t at the men’s event this past weekend. …
Why Do We Study Church History?
Why Do We Study Church History? “It was a pleasure to burn.” That’s the famous opening line of one of my favorite novels, Fahrenheit 451. …
The Impact of One Choice
The choice seemed overwhelming. Would he choose the easy path, the natural desire, and hide out in a remote German monastery to translate the Bible? …
October is Church History Month
This past Sunday I announced, to overwhelming enthusiasm, that October would be Church History Month at Valley View. Why is Church History important for us? …
Hiding God’s Word in Our Hearts
This week we launched a new series in The book of John, if you missed it you’ll want to watch the sermon to get an overview of …
New Series Begins This Sunday
Author and pastor Paul Tripp says that the gospel is all about “fresh starts and new beginnings.” We just wrapped up two stand alone sermons …
Gathering
A quick survey of some of the early church leaders shows a pattern of exile and restoration. Athanasius, the defender of the divinity of Jesus …
Journeys
The first haircut I can remember receiving happened at Larry Breeding’s shop in Dixie Manor. For years after (maybe decades?) till we moved away, that …
Milestones
Saturday we passed a significant milestone in the life of the church. It was the 50th wedding anniversary for Garry and Barbara Ott. I say …