——— OUR RESPONSE TO COVID-19 ——— Valley View Blog Self Care for Christians As humans created in the image of a loving Father, it matters that we honor God’s creation in ourselves and in others by championing a level of personal responsibility over our own bodies, minds, and souls. We honor God by taking care of ourselves, and helping others do the same. So what should self care look like for Christians? Here are some proven ways you can pursue a holy, healthy rhythm of self care as a Christian: read more MAY 19, 2021 LIVE FREE, GROW Faith over fear - Valley View's Response to COVID-19 MARCH 12, 2020 When God calls us to cross borders My only regret after going to Mexico, is not going sooner. The border that stretches between us should never become greater than the people who live on the other side. read more NOVEMBER 1, 2018 MISSIONS Staff Recommends: Follow Closer To help you take advantage of Summer days to follow Jesus a little closer, we gathered some recommended resources from a few Valley View staff! read more JULY 5, 2018 Intentional I feel very strongly this can be a year that finds both you and me intentionally connecting with God on a deeper level. read more JANUARY 5, 2018 DISCIPLESHIP, GROW, LIVE FREE, ELECTIVES Led by the Spirit When we walk in step with the Spirit, He leads us places we'd never go... read more OCTOBER 31, 2017 LEAD OTHERS, LIVE FREE Meet Missy! We are so excited to welcome our newest staff member, Missy Farley, as our Children's Minister! read more APRIL 28, 2017 STAFF Staff Recommends: Bible Translations and Tools Looking for an easy starting point? Valley View staff has a list of personal recommendations that could help you engage with God's Word: read more FEBRUARY 24, 2017 LIVE FREE, STAFF Giving: Old Covenant Precedent and New Covenant Practice Is the tithe an obligation for followers of Christ? read more FEBRUARY 17, 2017 BEYOND Lead Others Your influence matters! Every follower must learn how to lead. read more JANUARY 27, 2017 LEAD OTHERS Missions Update - December 2016 Whether we are in the USA, Africa or anywhere in the world, we have the same goal and desire, which is Jesus Christ and being right with Jesus. We are truly brothers and sisters in Christ. read more DECEMBER 16, 2016 MISSIONS Christmas “BEYOND” Over & beyond... God brings life out of brokenness, far exceeding our understanding, surpassing the limits of life itself. read more DECEMBER 9, 2016 BEYOND, LIVE FREE Serving BEYOND The words “throughout all generations” in this concluding sentence of the Apostle Paul’s prayer for the Ephesian believers resonate with me as I think about going “beyond”. read more NOVEMBER 25, 2016 FAMILY, ENGAGE, BEYOND Ephesians 3:14 - 21: The Prayer of Discipleship Paul's letter to the Ephesian church deals with topics at the very core of what it means to be a Christian—both in faith and in practice—regardless of any particular problem in the community. read more NOVEMBER 11, 2016 BEYOND, LIVE FREE Missions Update - July 2016 Visiting their homes, hearing their stories, worshipping together, and observing their Faith being strengthened as His words were delivered in their language is something I will remember and share throughout my lifetime. read more JULY 29, 2016 MISSIONS My New Years Resolution: Stewarding My Soul Stewardship is first acknowledging that what you possess is not your own. Be it money, talent, resources, even your very life is not your own. read more JANUARY 29, 2016 LIVE FREE Mexico Missions Trip This past November, five men from Valley View took an opportunity to join God in the work that He is doing there. read more NOVEMBER 27, 2015 MISSIONS, ENGAGE, LEAD OTHERS 6 Things to Ask Yourself Now before Getting Married Before you dive into getting married, take a break from your Pinterest boards and start asking yourself these questions: read more SEPTEMBER 25, 2015 FAMILY, LIVE FREE PROPEL for Women My prayer is that Propel would give the women of Valley View the skills and confidence to lead well in their circle of influence. read more AUGUST 28, 2015 ENGAGE, LIVE FREE, WOMEN Life, Death, and the “Warm Fuzzies” of Easter Church Attendance What is it about Easter that softens an entire culture's attitude toward Jesus? Dyed eggs, fluffy bunnies, egg hunts... ? read more MARCH 26, 2015 LIVE FREE OLDER SERVEGIVEBLOGLEADERS