Welcome to 2021. I don’t know about you, but for many of us, something has to change. Never before has the need for breakthroughs in our world been clearer. But as we look for rapid change all around us, there’s another longing – a spiritual hunger for something or someone to help us get through… Read More Series Introduction: Break Through
As we finish up 2020, many of us are feeling like we’ve never been so ready for a year to be over. While it’s tempting to want to shut the door behind us and not look back, we know that God does some of His best work in the midst of struggle and suffering. That’s… Read More Hindsight in 2020
Depending on your tradition, Advent may not be a season you’re quite familiar with. Maybe you’ve heard the term thrown around, or perhaps you’ve even been in Sunday services where Advent candles have been lit. But what is it exactly? And how can it become a meaningful tradition in our lives? The word Advent originates… Read More Series Intro: Advent
As we approach the November election, it’s a bit of an understatement to say that things are a little TENSE. In the midst of extreme polarization, unkind words, and relational strife, what is our response as Christ-followers? How does our faith interact with politics? How can we follow Jesus and participate in the political process… Read More Series Introduction: Politics and Faith
Reading the Bible doesn’t have to be intimidating! We read Scripture not just to learn new things, but to actually meet with God, to grow in our relationship with Him, and to be transformed by the power of the Holy Spirit. Try out the SOAP method with a passage from the gospel of John below.… Read More How to Read the Bible
One question we often hear: which translation of the Bible should I use? Well, it depends on what you’re looking for. Let’s take a closer look at the three translations Charles mentioned. The Message Strengths: Clear and powerful, contemporary language, good for devotional reading Weaknesses: Less accurate in regard to the underlying Greek/Hebrew Example: Ex.… Read More How to Choose a Bible Translation
God has a personal name. His name is Yahweh. In the sermon this past Sunday, we learned about where the name comes from and what it means. The name Yahweh shows up around 6800 times in the Old Testament. It is one of the top two words the Old Testament authors use to refer to… Read More God’s Personal Name
This fall, let’s immerse ourselves in the life of Jesus by reading through all four gospels. Choose your plan. While our goal is to read through the gospels together as a church, everyone will be going at their own pace. So choose the plan that’s best for you, and start reading! Read the Gospels in… Read More How to Choose a Bible Reading Plan
Who is Jesus? During this season, we can easily slip into a sense of isolation and disorientation. Now that many work, school, and church activities have moved online, the external structures that used to provide meaning to our lives have disappeared. We may feel lost and discouraged. We may feel like we’re drifting away from… Read More Series Introduction: I AM- The One Who Changes Everything
What has 150 chapters and one chapter with 176 verses? You guessed it. The book of Psalms. The Psalms are filled with beautiful songs and poetic scriptures which transcend centuries of lived experiences. Praise, worship, joy, adoration. Anguish, lament, confusion, questions. Repentance, sorrow, doubt, despair. Dancing, singing, hope, trust. The Psalms contain within them every… Read More The Beauty of the Book of Psalms {+ a curated Spotify playlist!}
