Have you ever walked into a new gym and felt totally lost? There’s so much equipment for so many different styles of fitness. Where to start? And everyone is so passionate about their workout routine! “You’ve got to try swimming, it’s the best!” “Cycling is where it’s at!” “Once you start weightlifting, you’ll never … [Read More…] September 25, 2022
Bread from Heaven Read: John 6:32-40 Jesus had just fed five thousand people in the desert with the bread and fish He multiplied from a boy’s lunch. The people were amazed. No one since Moses had given them bread in the wilderness like this. They felt they’d hit the jackpot! If Jesus could … [Read More…] September 21: Bread from Heaven
Soul Food Read: Psalm 63:1-8 In this Psalm and throughout the Bible, God is described as refreshing water and satisfying food. He is a replenishing drink of water in the middle of a parched desert. He is a lavish meal that satisfies with joy. He is our nourishment, our strength, and our portion. … [Read More…] September 19: Soul Food
Whether you are brand new to following Jesus or have been following Him most of your life, we hope this four-week series The Journey of a Lifetime will help you along your way. Each week we’ll focus on one of the four stages of the journey in the sermon, in our Communities, and in … [Read More…] September 18, 2022
Grace Grows Us Up Read: Titus 2:11-14 Not only is it grace that brings us into a relationship with God, it is grace that grows us up in our life with God as well. The Christian life is, from beginning to end, all of grace. Grace brings us in. Grace grows us up. … [Read More…] September 15: Grace Grows Us Up
The Good News of Grace Read: Ephesians 2:1-10 Whenever our family remodels a part of our home, we love to take before and after pictures. It helps us see just how much change has taken place. Sometimes it’s hard to believe the pictures are of the same place! In our passage today, … [Read More…] September 14: The Good News of Grace
Two Ways to Reject God Read: Luke 15:11-32 At first glance, we think the villain of the story is the younger brother who squanders his life away, and the hero is the older brother who keeps his nose clean. But in the end, it’s the younger brother who is at home in his … [Read More…] September 13: Two Ways to Reject God
I remember my first winter ascent in the Olympic Mountains. Our journey was to climb the mountain in four stages, each hike with its own skills to master. We began our journey at low elevation in the rain and mud where waterproof boots are crucial. As we gained elevation, the temperatures fell below freezing … [Read More…] September 11, 2022
I am so excited for our fall series that kicks off on September 11 called The Journey of a Lifetime. Each of us is on a spiritual journey. Jesus is inviting you on the journey of a lifetime to know God, feed your soul, grow in love, and change your world. In this four-week … [Read More…] September 4, 2022
As the school year begins and teachers and students head back to the classroom, it’s a good time to bathe the year ahead in our prayers: “Lord, be with our students as they enter a new year of learning. Give them wisdom to discern the truth, courage to live with integrity, kindness to … [Read More…] August 28, 2022
