by Derek Fekkes | Jun 9, 2026 | Uncategorized
Our community has been rocked by a lot of unexpected, heart-wrenching loss recently, including a number of deaths of despair. The causes are various, and the situations complex. But the results are heavy and sorrowful for many. In a small(ish) community like ours,...
by Derek Fekkes | Jun 3, 2026 | Uncategorized
AI is everywhere today, and it’s influence on our lives and society is only increasing by the day. Some of you experience this in your work, perhaps even find your job changing significantly because of AI. Some of you experience this in your leisurely time scrolling,...
by Derek Fekkes | Jun 2, 2026 | Uncategorized
This will not be a long blog. My goal is simply to get you to read biographies of Christian men and women, that you might be encouraged. I have found the reading of good Christian biographies to be one of the most encouraging practices in my faith, outside of reading...
by Derek Fekkes | Apr 15, 2026 | Uncategorized
I wanted to take some time to address an issue that a number of people have asked about: The biblical call to examine oneself before partaking of Communion, and the solemnity and seriousness this gives to communion. If you have read Paul’s words in 1 Corinthians...
by Derek Fekkes | Mar 25, 2026 | Uncategorized
At the end of this past week’s sermon, I made a point that perhaps could use a bit more explanation. I said: “You may notice that I’m not leaving you with any specific actions steps, and I often don’t leave you with action steps. This isn’t because there are no action...
by Anlee Fekkes | Jan 23, 2026 | Uncategorized
By: Anlee Fekkes In an Amazon Prime world with thousands of options to choose from and an E-mail inbox that is probably full of unread subscriptions to daily encouragement newsletters, it can be hard to sift through the pile to find a resource that comes alongside you...
by Derek Fekkes | Jan 22, 2026 | Uncategorized
The turn of the calendar presents a natural time for reflecting on the past, and considering the future. Over the past almost nine years Roots Church has existed, I have taken this opportunity to reflect and consider the state of our church. Here is some of what’s on...
by Derek Fekkes | Dec 1, 2025 | Uncategorized
In the sermon text yesterday (Genesis 28:10-22), God appears to Jacob in a dream. When Jacob wakes up, he realizes that this was no ordinary dream, and responds with, “Surely, the LORD is in this place, and I did not know it.” And then we are told, “And he was afraid...
by Derek Fekkes | Nov 25, 2025 | Uncategorized
In my conversations and meetings with people recently, I have been struck by how prevalent suffering is among our body. Many have gone through, or are currently going through, deep and painful suffering, either as the result of their own sin, others sin against them,...
by Derek Fekkes | Nov 11, 2025 | Ministry Spotlight
This week in our Ministry Spotlight, we are getting to know Kurt and Kim Johnson. Keep reading to hear about this sweet couple, their story, the work of God’s grace in their lives and how they are serving the mission of the church to spread the gospel and see...
