SUMMIT BLOG

We all want to know where we come from. The desire to know our origins shows itself in the growing popularity of researching our family history through Ancestry.com. It’s become increasingly common to hear people, with some measure of pride (or surprise), announce that they are 55% German, 36% Scandinavian, and 9% Polish. Suddenly, bratwurst and pierogies are on the weekly dinner menu. ......

Have you ever tried to get dressed in the dark?I can think of plenty of early mornings I’ve gotten up before everyone else and tried to get ready without turning on the lights. I convince myself I can see well enough. I know where......

When we talk about growing in communion with God through prayer, it’s easy to feel like we have to do something big. We make grand plans. We consider radical overhauls. We set our alarm early, imagining long stretches of uninterrupted devotion. And while those desires are often sincere, they can also become the very thing that keeps us from actually praying....

Martin Bucer isn’t a household name for many Christians today, but his life is a compelling reminder that the Lord often works through faithful, steady servants—especially in hard times. Bucer’s story is full of pastoral wisdom, courageous conviction, and a deep desire for the unity and health of Christ’s church. Here are nine things we can learn from the life of Martin Bucer...

Last week we wrapped up an eight-week journey through the book of Ecclesiastes. It was a rich and stretching two months - full of hard questions, honest reflection, and gospel hope. Yet, as deep as we went, we barely scratched the surface of this remarkable book. If you want to keep exploring Ecclesiastes on your own, here are a handful of books and resources to help you on the road. Each of thes...