Green Mountain Christian Church
A Neighborhood Church Reflecting the Love and Hope of Jesus
Ron Walter 
We love our pets. We especially love the affection we might receive from them. Have you ever wondered how often that affection has more to do with what they want from you? I’ve noticed my daughter’s cat is especially friendly right around meal time. We can probably ask the same question about our own actions, … Read more
The 2026 College Football National Championship game involves two teams who have not been in the national championship conversation for several years. One team, Indiana, holds the record for the most losses ever by a college football team. Many people find it refreshing that this year’s championship doesn’t involve the same few teams that have … Read more
I can remember a family vacation where there were many opportunities to go fishing. With anticipation, I bought all the gear and was excited about the possibilities. I didn’t catch a thing. Eventually I figured out that I enjoyed fishing, but the things I enjoyed about fishing had nothing to do with fishing itself. I … Read more
The Bible doesn’t tell us much about the early life of Jesus. What we do see is his first couple of years, and then an account of his family visiting the temple. That’s it. As we begin our series on following Jesus, we take a look at what’s next: when Jesus prepares to begin his … Read more
Waiting is a part of Christmas that you learn from the very beginning. You wait for school to get out. You wait for family get-togethers. And of course, you wait to open presents. We become familiar with waiting in different ways as we grow older or for doctors visits and test results. We wait for … Read more
A story is told of a master archer who thought he was the best in the world. As he travelled he noticed a bard with several targets painted on the side. Inside every target, dead center at the bullseye, was an arrow. The archer was amazed that someone could be this good. He stopped to … Read more
Prayer is often one of the first things we think about when it comes to Christian community. We know we should pray for each other, but how often do our prayers stay at the surface level? When someone asks, “How can I pray for you?” do you find yourself struggling to know what to say? … Read more
Have you ever wondered why the Bible seems to give contradictory advice about carrying burdens? In Galatians 6, Paul tells us to “carry each other’s burdens” but then says “each one should carry their own load.” This apparent contradiction reveals a profound truth about Christian community and how we’re meant to support one another. The … Read more
Have you ever felt like giving up? Whether it’s a challenging relationship, financial struggles, health issues, or simply the weight of life pressing down, we all face moments when we wonder if we can keep going. In these times, we desperately need someone to come alongside us and offer encouragement – someone to be our … Read more
Have you ever wondered why faith feels incomplete when practiced alone? Many people today approach Christianity with a “lone ranger” mentality, believing that faith is simply between them and God. However, Scripture reveals a different picture – one where believers are designed to function together as interconnected parts of Christ’s body. The Problem with Going … Read more