A Street Called Willow

Heroes and Villains

February 28, 2024 • Gary Musser

Pastor Gary shares two impactful stories of ordinary people on Willow Street, one of an unexpected villain and one of a generous, graceful hero. The kind of people whom we surround ourselves with will make lasting influences on the people we become. Part 9 of a series.

The Go Kart

October 23, 2023 • Gary Musser

Pastor Gary describes one of the most thrilling and painful moments in Willow History, the day of Denny's daring demise. Are you putting value in the exciting and exhilarating things of this world? Or are you guarding your heart and life for faithful service to the Lord? Part 8 of a series

The Cardboard Castle

October 6, 2022 • Gary Musser

Pastor Gary remembers a time on Willow Street where they built the greatest fort ever, or at least that's what they thought. What's your faith built out of? Is it made of stuff that will last? Do you take the time to build it http://well...and do you trust in the One who can keep you standing strong?

A Pumpkin, a Pocketknife, a Purpose

October 7, 2020 • Gary Musser

Pastor Gary recalls fall memories of costumes, candy, and carving pumpkins. Making your mark on a growing pumpkin resembles the way God makes His mark on each of our hearts and lives. Part 6 in the series.

The Rock Fight

September 30, 2020 • Gary Musser

Pastor Gary recalls the grisly details of a rock fight on Willow Street to uncover the wily ways of his arch enemy. You'll see sad similarities to the arch enemy all of us face in our daily lives--the devil. Are you prepared for the cosmic rock fight all around you? Part 5 in the series.

The Colonel

September 23, 2020 • Gary Musser

Pastor Gary explains who the Colonel of Willow Street was and wonders about what kind of authority he really had over the neighborhood. Gary compares the Colonel with the authority of moral relativism in our world today. Part 4 in the series.

A Night of Horror

September 16, 2020 • Gary Musser

Pastor Gary recalls childhood fears of monsters on dark nights and compares them with today's worries and stress. Where do we run with all our anxieties today? Part 3 in the series.

Bows, Arrows, and Panic

September 9, 2020 • Gary Musser

Pastor Gary tells of a dangerous day with Scott and a divergent arrow on Willow Street. How are you and I just like http://scott...and how can we find shelter from the destruction due our actions? Part 2 in the series.

Introduction: A Lay of the Land

September 2, 2020 • Gary Musser

Pastor Gary introduces you to the place that shaped not just his childhood, but also his life and faith--Willow Street. Part 1 in the series.

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