It's a rich word... compassion. When you're punched in the gut over the trying times of another person that you have no option but to act on their behalf, that is what we call compassion. Today, we see our Savior have compassion on us -- as he not only sees our needs, he meets our needs. Join us today, as Pastor Joel Heckendorf delivers a message about Jesus' compassion, based on Mark 6:30-34 ..read more

Last week we considered how serving the Lord is not always easy. And yet, we can move forward in ministry in our personal ministries, trusting that the Lord will provide. Join us this week as we take a closer look at Mark 6:7-13, as we consider two ways that Jesus provides ..read more

"Live your faith." Easier said than done. When we talking our personal ministry to others, it's not always easy. When the message we try to share is met with rejection, it becomes even more difficult. And yet, today we see how the good news of Jesus motivates us to carry our meaningful ministry, even when it's not easy. Message based on Mark 6:1-6 ..read more

Spoiler Alert! No one likes to know the ending of something they are reading or watching. You want to find out for yourself how the story resolves! However, Peter today spoils the ending. He talks about what we should expect when Judgement Day comes. Light of the Valleys invites you to hear about what happens at the end of time and how you can be ready for it. Message based on 2 Peter 3:8-18 ..read more

Who was the best teacher you ever had? What about the worst teacher? Today, the apostle Peter warns us about bad teachers, but it's not because they are boring, it's because they teach things that are contrary to God's Word! However, God will rescue us from these false teachers. Light of the Valleys invites you to hear about God's rescue plan for you this morning. Message based on 2 Peter 2:1-10 ..read more

What's your favorite book? A novel you've read dozens of times? A biography of an important person from history? How about the Bible? In our world, it's nearly impossible to find a book as completely reliable as the Bible, because it is God's own Words, written down by human authors... but how did that all happen? The Apostle Peter assures us of this fact and encourages us to devote ourselves to this wonderful gift: The Holy Scriptures. Message based on 2 Peter 1:12-21 ..read more

They call it, "The Fall into Sin." But Genesis 3 could better be known as, "The Rise of Grace." As we see Adam and Eve sin and note the consequences of their actions are the same consequences we face, today we cherish God's solution as he promised to send a Savior so that we can know that we are "Saved from Sin." Message based on Genesis 3:1-15 ..read more

Are you tired? Maybe not at the moment, but most would say that our culture makes us crave rest and relaxation since there always seems like there is something "to do." Today, Jesus reminds us that true rest can be found in him because he has done everything for us. Message based on Mark 2:23-28 ..read more

Which came first: the chicken or the egg? What's the square root of 48,003,177? These questions that are pretty tough to answer, but people have been pondering for centuries: Who is God? Light of the Valleys invites you to ponder the complexity of our Triune God where we see his holiness and mercy working together to bring us salvation. Message based on Isaiah 6:1-8 ..read more

"Can dry bones live?" That's the question that God asks the prophet Ezekiel. We might think, "Of course not! They're bones! They're dead!" But as God shows Ezekiel, God makes even the driest bones alive again through the Holy Spirit. Light of the Valleys invites you to consider on this special day of Pentecost how the Holy Spirit makes you alive in faith and empowers you to go! Message based on Ezekiel 37:1-14 ..read more