http://www.kentwoodcommunitychurch.com/pastorkylePastor Kyle Updatesen-us I stopped by Panera for lunch this week.  It felt like I was at a satellite campus of our church.  Ministry was happening outside the walls, and it was so cool.  I saw a couple of our pastors meeting...http://www.kentwoodcommunitychurch.com/default.aspx?p=83950&beid=145081Wed, 03 Sep 2014 11:00:00 Zhttp://www.kentwoodcommunitychurch.com/default.aspx?p=83950&beid=145081     Why do I love the local church?  Well, first of all before any critics comment, I know that my first love is Jesus.  I love Jesus. I am thankful that Jesus redeemed me.  I am thankful that Jesus died for my...http://www.kentwoodcommunitychurch.com/default.aspx?p=83950&beid=144954Mon, 25 Aug 2014 11:00:00 Zhttp://www.kentwoodcommunitychurch.com/default.aspx?p=83950&beid=144954 10 Things That I Realized I Need to Confess as a Result of my Facebook Fast    In the month of December 2013, I decided to take a break from Facebook.  I specifically chose Facebook because I found that I spent more time on...http://www.kentwoodcommunitychurch.com/default.aspx?p=83950&beid=139483Fri, 03 Jan 2014 12:00:00 Zhttp://www.kentwoodcommunitychurch.com/default.aspx?p=83950&beid=139483 http://www.kentwoodcommunitychurch.com/default.aspx?p=83950&beid=139133Sat, 14 Dec 2013 12:00:00 Zhttp://www.kentwoodcommunitychurch.com/default.aspx?p=83950&beid=139133 First of all, I just need to say thank you. I am thankful to you for helping me to become a more mature follower of Jesus. Please remember that when Petra and I showed up in Grand Rapids 14 years ago after our wedding, I was a bit immature in...http://www.kentwoodcommunitychurch.com/default.aspx?p=83950&beid=138707Wed, 20 Nov 2013 12:00:00 Zhttp://www.kentwoodcommunitychurch.com/default.aspx?p=83950&beid=138707 I still can?t get over the fact that 53 children accepted Christ this weekend during the children?s ministry experience at KCC.  That is in addition to the 20 children that surrendered their lives to Jesus during the final week of Upward...http://www.kentwoodcommunitychurch.com/default.aspx?p=83950&beid=131435Mon, 11 Mar 2013 11:00:00 Zhttp://www.kentwoodcommunitychurch.com/default.aspx?p=83950&beid=131435 ? Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, before you were born I set you apart; I appointed you as a prophet to the nations. ? ? Jeremiah 1:5   I just need to get something off my chest.  It seems ridiculous to me that we live in...http://www.kentwoodcommunitychurch.com/default.aspx?p=83950&beid=128635Thu, 07 Feb 2013 12:00:00 Zhttp://www.kentwoodcommunitychurch.com/default.aspx?p=83950&beid=128635?Be imitators of God, therefore, as dearly loved children and live a life of love, just as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us as a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God.? ? Ephesians 5:1-2 When I read the verses above, the word that...http://www.kentwoodcommunitychurch.com/default.aspx?p=83950&beid=126089Wed, 24 Oct 2012 11:00:00 Zhttp://www.kentwoodcommunitychurch.com/default.aspx?p=83950&beid=126089 Isaiah 58:9-12   Sometimes the Bible contains some unconventional job postings.  Here is one for a Wall Repairer:   ?Then you will call, and the Lord will answer; you will cry for help, and he will say: Here am I.  ?If...http://www.kentwoodcommunitychurch.com/default.aspx?p=83950&beid=125783Sat, 20 Oct 2012 11:00:00 Zhttp://www.kentwoodcommunitychurch.com/default.aspx?p=83950&beid=125783 From Prisoner to Pied Piper from Kentwood Community Church on Vimeo . http://www.kentwoodcommunitychurch.com/default.aspx?p=83950&beid=123953Wed, 10 Oct 2012 11:00:00 Zhttp://www.kentwoodcommunitychurch.com/default.aspx?p=83950&beid=123953 So, a new Starbucks opened up near our church recently.  It is extremely comfortable and has become a favorite place to study and connect with people.  I am still a big fan of Biggby, a local coffee house.  However, the newness of the...http://www.kentwoodcommunitychurch.com/default.aspx?p=83950&beid=123636Thu, 27 Sep 2012 11:00:00 Zhttp://www.kentwoodcommunitychurch.com/default.aspx?p=83950&beid=123636 Post Summit Promo Weekend from Kentwood Community Church on Vimeo . http://www.kentwoodcommunitychurch.com/default.aspx?p=83950&beid=119886Mon, 11 Jun 2012 12:00:00 Zhttp://www.kentwoodcommunitychurch.com/default.aspx?p=83950&beid=119886 Welcome to the real world, Pastor Kyle.  That might be how some of you respond after reading this post.  Yesterday, I attended the TEDx Conference at the Grand Rapids Civic Theater.  If you are not familiar with the TED conferences,...http://www.kentwoodcommunitychurch.com/default.aspx?p=83950&beid=118914Fri, 11 May 2012 13:00:00 Zhttp://www.kentwoodcommunitychurch.com/default.aspx?p=83950&beid=118914 Once again this year, KCC will observe Ash Wednesday by holding a midweek worship service.  Without fail each year, someone asks about why we observe Ash Wednesday.  I appreciate the spirit of the question, and I also appreciate the...http://www.kentwoodcommunitychurch.com/default.aspx?p=83950&beid=117146Mon, 20 Feb 2012 15:00:00 Zhttp://www.kentwoodcommunitychurch.com/default.aspx?p=83950&beid=117146 http://www.kentwoodcommunitychurch.com/default.aspx?p=83950&beid=116903Fri, 03 Feb 2012 14:00:00 Zhttp://www.kentwoodcommunitychurch.com/default.aspx?p=83950&beid=116903 Well, I must admit that I have been dragging my feet this Christmas.  The artificial tree got put up fairly quickly after Thanksgiving, however I was disappointed to realize that the plastic base was cracked.  I borrowed a base from a...http://www.kentwoodcommunitychurch.com/default.aspx?p=83950&beid=116143Tue, 20 Dec 2011 14:00:00 Zhttp://www.kentwoodcommunitychurch.com/default.aspx?p=83950&beid=116143 ?Going a little farther, he fell with his face to the ground and prayed, ?My Father, if it is possible, may this cup be taken from me. Yet not as I will, but as you will.? ? Matthew 26:39   Recently, I heard a powerful talk by Laurel...http://www.kentwoodcommunitychurch.com/default.aspx?p=83950&beid=115576Thu, 10 Nov 2011 20:32:00 Zhttp://www.kentwoodcommunitychurch.com/default.aspx?p=83950&beid=115576