The Christmas Rat

The Christmas Rat

As I was clearing the clutter from the kitchen counter top, I saw it – a familiar scrawl on an unassuming piece of plain white copy paper, nestled among an assortment of mail. I recognized the script, a haphazard jumble of letters; I know the boy whose hurried...
Disaster Relief in Gatlinburg

Disaster Relief in Gatlinburg

In recent weeks, we have all seen news footage of the destruction left behind after wildfire swept through Gatlinburg, Tennessee. The Southern Baptist Convention’s Disaster Relief Team is mobilizing a group that will head out this week to help. Northstar...
Connect Christmas Party Recap

Connect Christmas Party Recap

Northstar Connect’s Christmas party was an absolute blast!! College students took a break from studying for finals and came out for yummy snacks and holiday treats, a fun time of fellowship, a gingerbread house making contest with social media as judges and gift...
A Faithful Life

A Faithful Life

During December Nights, Northstar gave out copies of The Case for Christmas by Lee Strobel. I began reading this thin volume the other day while waiting in the car rider line. Lee opens by sharing an encounter he had with a small family, a grandmother, Perfecta and...
I AM

I AM

God said to Moses, “I am who I am.” – Exodus 3:14 Several years ago, my family made Names of God ornaments. On each one, we wrote a name and a scripture source for it. They are simple–nothing elaborate or difficult, but they are one of my favorite...
December Nights – Christmas Concert

December Nights – Christmas Concert

Each year, our first Sunday celebrating December Nights is set aside as a time to enjoy music from not only our worship team, but from our children’s ministry as well! Last Sunday, Northstar was blessed to experience songs from our Jumpstart and Bloom kids, who...