• God Is Your Shield: Featured Sermon By Pastor Alex Pappas

    Pastor Alex Pappas, Senior Pastor at Oceans Unite Christian Center in Vero Beach, Florida continues this week in his series on the Armor of God found in Ephesian 6:10-20. Ephesians 6:10-20 – NKJV 10. Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord and in the power of His might....
  • Storms and Rough Water

    This past weekend, Ana and I attended a marriage conference at our church. We have been married one month shy of twelve years, and at this point in our lives, most of our problems get solved by having something to eat and a good nap. We are in love...
  • Weapons Of Your War: Featured Sermon By Pastor Alex Pappas

    If you believe in God, in Jesus Christ and that he died on the cross so our sins could be forgiven, and in the Holy Spirit and that He lives inside of every baptized Christian, then you know we are in a spiritual war. If you follow world events,...
  • Saturday Mornings

    Saturday mornings are my favorite because it’s the one day each week that I don’t work. If I have my way, it starts with our family going to morning prayers at church, then over to our favorite coffee spot. I expect more from that first cup of the day....
  • One Nation Under God – A Sermon Every American Needs To Hear

    Pastor Alex Pappas just returned from a family vacation in Europe. He was there when President Trump was targeted for assasination and saw first hand how America and all that happens here impacts the rest of the world. And then he spoke to every believer driving home the truth...
  • Cole’s First Fish

    A few days ago, my son Cole and I went fishing for the first time. Few traditions between father and son are more revered than the boy’s first attempt at providing sustenance. It has been a historic rite of passage for generations of sons who while staring tentatively yet...
  • Dating Our Kids

    Ana and I love our family, and our family loves our family, so spending time together is our favorite way to do almost everything. I love the age they are at as they are young enough to have lots of fun just being kids, yet old enough to be...
  • Advice On Choosing A Gun

    “The very best firearm brand, model, or caliber is the one in your hand when someone is shooting at you.” ~ The point I make at the start of every Firearm Training Course that I teach~ Every person with an interest in firearms has a favorite brand, model, and...
  • Spending Time Off

    As it turned out, the Fourth of July weekend this year turned into four days off work. That almost never happens in my world, so I spent a minute considering how to spend it.   Laying in bed binge-watching all four seasons of The Chosen came to mind, and...