Locations & Times

I recently returned from a family beach trip. One of those trips filled with sunshine, sandy snacks, fruity drinks, and that deep kind of joy you only get by watching your kids and grandkids play in the waves. But the thing that stuck with me the most wasn’t the ocean or the food. It was...

“For our citizenship is in heaven, from which we also eagerly wait for the Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ” Philippians‬ 3‬:20‬...

I joined the Flatirons Aurora Student Ministry in 2023. On my first night of student groups, I thought, What if they don’t like me? What if I don’t know what to say? What if I’m not cool? During introductions, I felt awkward, and I could tell that the students sensed my...

Service and Sacrifice

Posted by Chris Langston on May 26, 2025

My office is surrounded by other offices and a common area, so when I need to concentrate, I shut my door. I usually put on my headphones to help block out distractions and noise. But even with these precautions, I know that the longer my door is closed, the better the chances that someone will...

Be strong and of good courage; do not be afraid, nor be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go. —Joshua 1:9 (NKJV) I was looking forward to a relaxing evening when I opened my email and found a message from my church production team. My name...

There’s just something about fire that draws men in. You’ve probably noticed it. Gather a group of men around a fire pit and watch what happens. The conversation shifts. Phones go dark. Stories start rolling. There’s laughter, honesty…even some depth. And for a minute...

“Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. Finally, brothers, whatever is true...

In a world filled with chaos, division, and strife, the concept of revival often seems like a distant dream. We long for change, for renewal, for a fresh start. What if the key to revival lies not in pointing fingers at others, but in looking inward and examining our own hearts first? If we...

“Hey Mom, what’s your story?”  Even though my oldest daughter is three, I know she’ll ask me this question someday. And honestly, the story is not pretty. I sometimes think of it as my “scarlet letter.” However, it does explain how I got where I am...

“Get here. She’s not doing well.” Those are words no one ever wants to hear...especially when they’re about your spouse. The next thirty-six hours were a blur . . . ER visits, hospital rooms, and a thousand unanswered questions. Doctors finally diagnosed a clot that was...