Finding Hope in the Waiting
November 23rd, 2025
We've all been there—standing in the middle of a holiday gathering, smile plastered on our face, while something deep inside feels broken. The decorations are up, the music is playing, and everyone ex...  Read More
by Rev. Dr. Marty Dunbar
GIBE Building Update
November 19th, 2025
GIBE Campaign Givers and JW Church Family,First, I apologize for not sharing an update sooner, but it is time to share some important updates with you about the progress of our GIBE Campaign and how y...  Read More
by Dr. Marty Dunbar
The Quiet Kind of Tired: Finding Rest in Faithful Weariness
November 17th, 2025
As we approach the holiday season with its family gatherings, gift buying, decorating, and endless to-do lists, many of us find ourselves running on empty. We're doing everything right, checking all t...  Read More
by Rev. Dr. Marty Dunbar
When Gratitude Fuels Generosity
November 10th, 2025
There's something profound about the connection between what we're thankful for and what we're willing to give. It's not just about writing checks or dropping bills in an offering plate. It's about un...  Read More
by Rev. Dr. Marty Dunbar
Eight Marks of Gratitude
November 3rd, 2025
There's something transformative about gratitude. Not the polite "thank you" we offer out of social obligation, but the deep, soul-stirring thankfulness that changes how we see everything—our past, ou...  Read More
by Rev. Dr. Marty Dunbar
The Heartbeat of Revival: When Gratitude Becomes Our Spiritual Resistance
October 27th, 2025
In hospital rooms across the world, there's a sound that brings comfort—the steady beep, beep, beep of a heart monitor. Each pulse confirms what everyone in the room desperately needs to know: there i...  Read More
by Rev. Dr. Marty Dunbar
The Transformative Power of Gratitude
October 20th, 2025
In a world often characterized by entitlement and criticism, there's a powerful antidote that can revolutionize our spiritual lives and communities: gratitude. Far from being a mere suggestion or a pl...  Read More
by Rev. Dr. Marty Dunbar
Seeing in the Spirit
October 6th, 2025
Have you ever been on an airplane and heard that familiar "ding" signaling it's safe to move about the cabin? There's a sense of freedom that comes with unfastening your seatbelt and stretching your l...  Read More
by Dr. Marty Dunbar
Seeing in the Spirit
September 30th, 2025
In our spiritual journey, we often encounter moments that challenge our faith and test our resolve. Like Peter stepping out onto the turbulent waters, we find ourselves faced with a choice: to focus o...  Read More
by Dr. Marty Dunbar
Seeing in the Spirit: The God Filter
September 22nd, 2025
In a world fraught with division, violence, and conflicting ideologies, how can we as people of faith navigate these turbulent waters? The answer lies in developing our spiritual sight - learning to s...  Read More
by Dr. Marty Dunbar
Reflection On The Charlie Kirk Assassination
September 17th, 2025
Last Wednesday, I was personally in shock as all my children began texting in our family thread about Christian debater Charlie Kirk being shot. At Wednesday Night dinner, we mentioned this tragedy an...  Read More
by Dr. Marty Dunbar
Seeing in the Spirit
September 14th, 2025
In our walk of faith, we often encounter moments where our vision becomes clouded, our hearing muffled, and our spiritual discernment dulled. It's a common experience for both believers and non-believ...  Read More
by Dr. Marty Dunbar
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