A few weeks ago, Pastor Ben, Kristi, and I had the opportunity to take a short, prayerful staff retreat at Iliff Commons. During the retreat, we each took time to pray and discern what God might be saying to us as we serve and lead our church. One of Ben’s takeaways came from the story

As I think about my time as being an elder, one main thing comes to my mind: I see GOD AT WORK. During my first term, the elder board was much more involved administratively in the church. It was part of our job to make sure things happened that had been planned to further the

Do you blame God or pursue God when the unexpected happens? Life is full of ups and downs, and yet we too often expect an easier life. God wants us to use this time to deepen our attachment to him, to examine our faith, to teach us to rely on him in ways we previously have

Kelly McClendon, a long-time church member and recent elder, answered some questions about following Jesus and serving our church community. How did you come to Cornerstone? The church we were attending was getting so big that we felt we could not serve and participate in the community anymore. Our friends tried Cornerstone, so we tried

Worship songs don’t usually hit me hard. For those of you who know me, I’m pretty staid with my emotions, but I’ve been listening a song this week that has been extremely meaningful. The song Awake My Soul (Psalm 57) by The Worship Initiative & Writers Well is drawn from Psalm 57. In Psalm 57,

Step by Step Written by Yvonne Dalke Elder Board Member from 2017-2020 After my niece sent a video of her first grandchild learning to walk around the house, I was reminded how exciting those first steps can be. It is a new adventure for both the toddler and the parents. It is much the same