Greetings Baharain
Hey Jim and Celeste, Just a quick note to thank you for staying up on the happenings at Cornerstone via the web. We miss your family very much and wish you all the best. Please ema…
From the Archives
Around the Corners: 497 posts from the original blog, 2006 onward. Newer writing is on the Blog →
Easter Sunday Report
Hello Everyone, I wanted to give you an update as to how God has blessed our church this past Sunday. First and foremost we praise God that Christ rose from the dead making our sal…
Easter Sunday
Wow! Not since the grand opening four years ago have I been so excited about Easter Sunday. So many of you have poured your time and energy into making Easter a great event for fam…
Changing Gears
I remember my first 5 speed. My brother- in law took me to the mall parking lot on Christmas Day to teach me to “Drive Stick.” It still just sounds cool. If you have ever learned t…
Time Change Sunday
Dear Friends, God is doing some amazing things at Cornerstone. Over the last 9 months the church has seen extreme growth due to your faithfulness and service, and God’s grace. In J…
Sunday Report
Hello Everyone, I have learned that many of you are now checking the blog to see the results of church on Sunday. I know it sounds like a broken record, but again this past week, f…
Don’t Ever Give Up!
Quitters never win, and winners never quit, but those who never win and never quit are idiots. Monday night a Southern Illinois Cheerleader was dropped on her head from a 15 feet t…
Joel, be serious. - Joel
I must say that one of my pet peeves is when people compare me to Joel Osteen. It is enough to make one not want to ever smile again. I have never been much of a Joel fan, maybe th…
Moe Mentum
Today I finished up the first message in our new series on Moses. Moses was one of the most unique and colorful characters in all of the Bible. I am looking forward to seeing how G…
Welcome Aboard!
It is with great excitement that we welcome Mrs. Sue King to the staff at Cornerstone. Sue and her husband Dave have been faithful members since the very beginning of Cornerstone. …
What can you buy with no money?
Isaiah 55 I was just reading my Bible and a came across a verse that said “you who have no money come.” I thought to myself. That’s me, no money. Then it said to “come and buy.” An…
Why Good People Die
A good man died this week. Grandpa Gibbs was known for his prayer notebook. Many people coveted being in that binder. He would sit and look at pictures and notes and talk to God. A…