Listen to the Audio I marvel at today’s technological advancements; many in history never envisioned this kind of continual progress. Take for example the commissioner of the U.S. Patent Office at the end of the nineteenth century. In 1895 he made a formal proposal to Congress that the...

Mexico Family Camp 2019

Posted by Norma Landgraff on Feb 08, 2019

Mexico Family Camp is a week of camping, serving, and growing together. Families meet in San Diego to travel together across the border to the Amor Family Campsite in Rosarito, Mexico. We stay together in a tent city where everyone gathers for incredible dinners and evening sessions around the...

Listen to the Audio Poet Robert Frost wrote, "Love is an irresistible desire to be irresistibly desired." There is a longing deep within us to love and be loved. This week, the floral, greeting card and candy industries will profit greatly from our desire to express our love to that special...

Listen to the Audio Dr. Seuss wrote, “The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places you’ll go.” Hi, I’m Tom Ellsworth from Sherwood Oaks Christian Church with a minute message. Reading is such an important activity; good...

Men's Discipleship Revolution Wednesdays 6:15pm  Looking for a Wednesday class? It's not too late to join in Discipleship Revolution!  Light snacks, study and fellowship. Come meet other guys around the table as we discuss and learn together.  Schedule follows the Wednesday...

Listen to the Audio How often in the course of a day do you stop to check the time? It seems our whole lives are ruled by the hours of the day. Time is the great common denominator of humanity – a minute is always 60 seconds no matter who you are. Hi, I’m Tom Ellsworth from Sherwood...

Listen to the Audio It’s a simple, one-sentence prayer but it holds great promise, “Lord, give me the determination and tenacity of a weed.” Hi, I’m Tom Ellsworth from Sherwood Oaks Christian Church with a minute message. Do the difficult moments in life make you feel...

Listen to the Audio Many countries recognize holidays with unique cultural celebrations. We would associate fireworks with the Fourth of July and gifts of flowers and candy on Valentine’s Day. Hi, I’m Tom Ellsworth from Sherwood Oaks Christian Church with a minute message. In...

Elijah is described in the book of James as a man just like us. And yet, what we read in Elijah’s life is an account of a man who did incredible things for the Lord. Things that most of us will never experience. So, how could Elijah be “just like us” when it seems like his...

Desmond Tutu wrote, “Hope is being able to see that there is light despite all of the darkness.” Hi, I’m Tom Ellsworth from Sherwood Oaks Christian Church with a minute message. This year marks the 70th anniversary of a heroic but little remembered moment in history. Following...