


More Than a Screen: Why Church is Meant to Be Lived, Not Streamed
One rainy Sunday morning, I nearly opted for pajamas and livestream over braving the cold to join my congregation—tempting, isn’t it? Let’s get real: the convenience of online church is hard to [...]

Beyond Sunday: How Church Community Sparks Stronger Families and Marriages
One Sunday morning, my own toddler found her way under the coffee table in the church lobby, cramming an entire donut in her mouth while our greeter tried (and failed) to negotiate her out. That [...]


Not Just Kneeling: How Prayer Invites Change Into Our Everday Lives
Last Thursday morning, before the Florida sun crept over the lake, I found myself sitting with coffee and more questions than answers. It wasn’t the first time prayer felt more like an awkward [...]

Wrestling with Suffering: Unexpected Lesson’s from Job’s Story
I found myself, not long ago, attending a funeral. As a pastor, I have the privilege and honor of walking with families in their highest of highs and their lowest of lows. At this particular [...]

Understanding the Bible: Where Do I Start?
Whether you are a new believer or you have been a Christian your whole life, it’s easy to be intimidated by the sheer size and the thin, rustling pages of your Bible. Understanding the [...]

More Than Just Water: The Ordinance of Baptism
I have had a lot of questions about baptism during my many years in ministry. What is the importance of it? What is significant about it? Do I need to be baptized? Baptism is not just a church [...]

What It Really Means to Follow Jesus
I’ll never forget the first time my faith smacked into my daily routine—literally while waiting in a line at the DMV. It’s wild how the teachings of Jesus (which sound so noble in a Sunday [...]

What We Believe at Horizon City Church
If you’ve recently visited our website or worshiped with us on a Sunday morning—first of all, welcome. Whether you’re new to the area, new to church, or just exploring what it means to follow [...]