Are all gods created equal?

  by, Jim Campbell I saw a new TV series promo the other day for a show called “American Gods”.  The name was interesting, so I thought I’d check it out. The overall premise was that the “old gods” (Norse, Greek, etc…) were losing influence and were in danger of being reduced to nothing by the “new gods” (named Technology, Media, etc…).  The series is about the power struggle of those gods and the drama that Read More …

What can I REALLY accomplish?

  Everyone is joining gyms right now because they are turning over a new leaf.  January is the time where a lot of people (12% of new members) sign up for a gym membership, and studies show that most of those people have quit going by June…and some would have quit earlier if they weren’t in a 6 month contract.  In fact, some statistics suggest that 80% of the people who own gym memberships don’t Read More …

An odd choice

by, Jim is the Campus / Pastor and Primary Communicator at Bay West Church Palm Bay Fl How do you prepare for a hard day or season?  I usually try to make sure I’m eating healthy, getting plenty of rest, and clearing out my schedule.  Many of us do similar types of things to prepare ourselves. With my wife in the runoff for School Board in District 5, hard season has taken on a whole new meaning. Read More …

Out of Control

  I was in Walmart today, and as I leave the bread aisle, I hear screaming a couple of aisles over.  As the words came into audio focus, there was hateful profanity and very aggressive language that startled me.  I peaked around the corner just in to see some Walmart employees closing on the location to control the conflict. It seems that everywhere we look these days, you can usually find something or someone that Read More …

Tapping into Our God-given Potential

 by Kimberly Ruoff, CCM: Together, doing life Right!   Many couples love to experience an evening out at a fine dining restaurant. With reservations made, they arrive and are quickly guided by the maître d to their seats. The ambience of the evening is perfect, from the eloquently decorated table and low lighting, to the relaxing, soft background music. After introductions, the waiter or waitress graciously hands each person a menu. This menu offers a Read More …