by Tony LaMarca | Nov 18, 2025 | Open Journal
Sometime in the late 80’s or early 90’s, I remember a lot of brown grass and not being allowed to play with the hose. A quick search showed a couple of droughts between 1988-1992 where I grew up, the worst being in 1991. Just nine years old that summer,...
by Tony LaMarca | Apr 28, 2025 | Sermons
We love comfort zones.We love feeling prepared, confident, and in control.But when it comes to faith, the safe places don’t necessarily help us grow. In John 20, Jesus breathes on His disciples and says, “Receive the Holy Spirit.” That moment was a...
by Tony LaMarca | Feb 19, 2025 | Sermons
When you hear the word “mission,” what comes to mind? Many picture distant lands, foreign cultures, and courageous individuals spreading the Gospel. While global missions matter, the true essence of our mission as Christ followers is often closer to...
by Tony LaMarca | Jan 13, 2025 | Sermons
Apart from me, you can do nothing. – Jesus We can make a name for ourself in the world, but is that really doing anything? If we’re abiding in Christ and we are practicing the things that he has taught us through his word, through the teachings of the...
by Tony LaMarca | Aug 20, 2024 | General
Early in high school, when I was just learning how to play guitar, my youth pastor brought in a guy he knew to lead worship. I actually attribute a lot of what I learned about worship leading to him. He helped us grow as musicians and worship leaders simply by being...
