Stories

David Taylor is a burly, blue-eyed, country boy with no filter. A few weeks ago when I showed up to church on Sunday morning in ripped jeans, Converse and a t-shirt he said with a mischievous smile, "Hey Alyssa, nice of you to dress up today." It's worth mentioning that he was wearing worn out Wranglers, cowboy boots and an untucked shirt. David Taylor…by the way, he's never David, always David Taylor. David Taylor and I are probably opposites in every way. We... Read More

With the stress and pressure of activities, work and family, it's important to take a break and just be still. Denise Robinson shares how Jesus did it: Psalm 46:10 (NIV) He says, "Be still, and know that I am God;     I will be exalted  among the nations,     I will be exalted in the earth." Psalm 46:10 (CEB) "That's enough! Now know that I am God!     I am exalted among all... Read More

Are you still on the fence about joining a Life Group? Dana Phillips breaks down the benefits she's seen from participating. Click here to sign up: When I was asked to write my personal experience with our Life Group, the only word I could think of was transform. Our Life Group has caused transformation. I wanted to be a part of something that was going to change me, not just add more knowledge. Like many of you, I want to go deeper than just knowledge about God; I want to grow... Read More

Linda Steiner didn't think she knew enough about God to lead a Life Group at Trietsch, but God knew her enough to know that she could. Click here to sign up for a Life Group: The first time I heard Life Groups mentioned, I admit, I barely paid attention. Little did I know what an impact a Life group would have on me! The next time I heard about Life groups was at a staff meeting, and we were asked to consider being a leader or a member in the soft launch in the Fall of... Read More

Catherine Weiskopf took a leap into serving Hedrick Elementary and the refugees of the Chin Community. Read her story of service: I didn't want to volunteer at first because I'm busy and I don't like to commit, but the newspaper article tugged at my heart. The paper had clearly drawn a picture of destitute families arriving in Lewisville with no more than a suitcase and little if no English skills. These families had escaped religious persecution, hiked through the jungle... Read More

Jason Reed reluctantly joined a Life Group and was surprised to find the voice he'd been missing out on. Click here to join your Life Group today! I'm not the most social person. It's not because I don't like people or connecting with people, I just enjoy smaller settings. I had no idea that a Life Group was what I needed. I grew up going to Sunday school in the Church of Christ, but at some point I realized the large classes were not for me. I have no interest... Read More