At Fox Valley Church our vision is a Christ-centered Revolution of Transformation by the power of the Holy Spirit.  But what does that look like on Monday morning, at 6 o’clock, when the alarm goes off and you have to go to work?  It is often in the context of marriage and family that we […]

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Church and Family: God’s Plan to Bless the World 

  Jonah was displeased and angry that God’s mercy could extend to even the Assyrians.  He tasted God’s grace but did not want his enemies delivered from destruction.  Living with disappointment and anger is never the way of God.  God’s way is a one of FAITH, not doubt.  Faith is the satisfied assurance that God […]

Jonah: The Disappointed Prophet 

Jonah obeyed the Lord and went to preach in Nineveh. Though his message is brief, Jonah becomes a dynamic prophet by God’s power.  God uses people that are faithful, intentional and teachable.  He sends revival as he pleases.  God will use us as we are in step with his Spirit.  Jonah 3 

Jonah: The Dynamic Prophet 

Jonah: The Disciplined Prophet  God gets Jonah’s attention (it’s called discipline!) Jonah turns to God, but there is a lingering question, “just how repentant is Jonah?” We can easily see ourselves in this narrative. Repentance precedes revival.    Jonah 2 

Jonah: The Discipled Prophet

God says “go.” Jonah will have none of it!  He cries, “send someone else!” and runs away from God. How often have we run away from God?  God will have none of Jonah’s pouting – or ours; he loves us too much.  Jonah 1 

Jonah: The Disobedient Prophet

  John is now given some unfolding realities of the call to follow Jesus by an eternal gospel.  There is a coming destruction (even as Jesus prophesied) that will end in judgment for those who follow the beast.  These things were written so that we could understand the times and faithfully Christ through all trials […]

The Apocalypse: Stay the Course 

We live in a “super-hero” era for Dads. We work, cook, clean, help with  the kids, etc…”do everything.” In many ways Dads are to be commended for this but there is also a danger. So many men are distracted and anxious/upset about so many things trying to be the “super-hero, do everything” dad. Taking a page from Martha […]

Fatherhood: A different kind of Superhero 

  John is given a vision of the Lamb standing with believers in victory over Satan.  Here we find the Lamb’s name and his Father’s on the forehead of believers in contrast to the mark of the beast.  While this is an earthly scene it marvelously points to the future reality of when Jesus returns as King!    […]

The Apocalypse: Victorious Lamb 

John now begins to see how the devil will wage war as two figures emerge on the scene to create a false trinity by the power the dragon gives.  The first beast emerges from the sea to deceive and mislead Christ-followers through all means possible and with great displays of power.   Revelation 13:1b-10 

The Apocalypse: False Trinity

With a raging dragon, the war spills from heaven to earth where he seeks to destroy God’s people. So much of what we experience today of pain, hardship, suffering, and conflict is incited by the dragon.  Christians find hope, victory by Jesus’ blood and perseverance through the encouragement of other Christians.  The key is how […]

The Apocalypse: Seeking to Destroy

There is a strong contrast between the world’s thoughts and ways and God’s.  Being a mom that follows Christ means that you have a new power, with a new mind that moves you to be like God in true righteousness and holiness.  God arms you to face all the challenges and hardships of being a […]

Godly Moms and a Godly Heritage

The sign John receives opens up with a graphic picture of the birth of the promised Messiah and the dragon (the serpent of old who is called the devil and Satan) ready to devour the child!   This sets up the spiritual battle in which we live as we discover the identity of the dragon and […]

The Apocalypse: Living Courageously in the End Times

The gospel shapes all that we do and is the engine of Fox Valley Church. But what is the gospel? Paul tells us very clearly the key features of this good news that our culture needs to hear and we need to live. This outward focus is the third purpose of the church that Jesus set […]

New Community: Outward Focus

Relationships matter because people matter. Unity in relationships is a key mark of the Spirit. But relationships are difficult, whether in our families or the church. God knows this and still calls us to an inward focus with others through humility, gentleness, and patience. We live this out through Life Groups and our value of meaningful relationships.  Ephesians 4:1-6 

New Community: Inward Focus

Jesus said, I will build my church. He did so with explosive power through the Spirit. This creates an upward focus; lived out by our values of the Word, worship and prayer. 

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