Like many of you, I too am fighting back an array of emotions as I reflect upon the recent tragedies across our country, most recently in Dallas. The landscape of our nation is quickly changing and it breaks my heart to see our great country divided in so many ways. Some say racism is to…
As I was mowing the grass, I mean as I was mowing the weeds, the Holy Spirit inspired me to write this blog. Why is it that the grass becomes dry and dies in the hot sun but the weeds seem to still grow? The same truth can apply to our lives. When the hot…
When you think of vacation what comes to your mind? For most of us we envision sleeping in, getting plenty of rest, and being stress free for a few days, right? I too remember those days of peaceful, care-free vacations, but three small ninja monkeys later, I’m finding it more and more difficult to associate…
“Imitate me, just as I also imitate Christ.” 1 Corinthians 11:1 As Father’s Day approaches this coming Sunday, I find myself thinking about the “Life Lessons” I have learned from my Dad. I became a follower of Jesus in 1972 at the age of 6. My dad, Jimmie Rogers, surrendered to preach not long after…
Earlier this week Dawson took a small step toward manhood and learned to ride his bike without training wheels. To be honest, I envisioned scrapes, bruises, and possibly even broken bones throughout the process but I’m proud to say he didn’t fall one time and is doing great! Throughout the process, I continued to encourage…
On January 1st of this year, Ridgeview began a 3 year partnership with 1church. 1church is a new Church plant that was birthed on Easter Sunday in the Bloomingdale area (Sullivan North High School) by Brian and Amanda Hensley and other families called to this new ministry. This week I have chosen to share Brian’s most…
In just a few days we will be celebrating Memorial Day. A day in which every American should pause to remember the ultimate sacrifice that so many service men and women have paid throughout our nation’s history in order for us to be able to enjoy the freedoms that we so often take for granted.…
“For the Son of Man (Jesus) has come to seek and to save that which was lost.” Luke 19:10 “So Jesus said to them again, ‘Peace to you! As the Father has sent Me, I also send you.’”John 20:21 “Then He said to them, ‘The harvest truly is great, but the laborers are few; therefore…
Congratulations! You successfully made it to the end of high school (almost) and will soon be well on your way to the next chapter of your life. Some of you already have the next few years planned out and can’t wait to spread your wings of independence and leave your mark in the world. Others…
“Her children rise up and call her blessed; Her husband also, and he praises her: “Many daughters have done well, but you excel them all.” Charm is deceitful and beauty is passing. But a woman who fears the Lord, she shall be praised. Give her of the fruit of her hands, and let her own…