Thoughts and Insights...

Here Are Ten Of The Top Excuses for Missing or not Going to Church......Defused!  10. I have nothing to wear to church. (Here at The Heights, you’ll see dress from skirts, dress slacks and button downs, to Harley leather, blue jeans, hipster skinny’s, t-shirts, running shoes, etc...) 9. Church is full of hypocrites. (So come on out...we always have room for one more! Just kidding, we try our best to do our best, but not one of us is perfect, except Jesus.) 8. I’m against organized religion. (Perfect...unfortunately, we’re highly disorganized at times too! lol) 7. Church people hate women/gays/divorced people/ethnic groups/interracial couples/(insert group here...) (Um,....no we don’t! We love all people, and welcome and encourage everyone to come experience the power and love of Jesus.) 6. I don’t believe in God. (That’s okay...God still believes in you and so do we!) 5. Church people are so judgmental. (Trust us...we all have a past, so not one of us can really be throwing stones

The Truth about St Patrick Everyone knows about St. Patrick's Day, but few know about the man himself, or the origins of some of the traditions/customs surrounding this day. Here are a few interesting facts...  St. Patrick was a strong defender of the gospel of Jesus Christ. He desired to abolish “religion” and communicate the truth of the need for a real relationship with The Messiah Jesus. In Britain, he was stolen by raiders from his family at the age of 16 and carried to Ireland as a slave. His message to the church declaring them worshipers of “idols and unclean rituals” was unpopular and he became threatened with martyrdom. Patrick was called “the first bishop to Irish Christians” and his legacy still lives on today. So where did Leprechauns, three and four leaf clover, green, pinching and luck come from? Every truth always has a “anti.” Here are a few of the traditions explained… #1 Shamrock… St. Patrick used the Three Leaf Clover to illustrate the story of the Godhea