A Heart for God: A (Gritty) Loving Heart
When our hearts are right, our lives are right. But what a journey to ensure our hearts are right (and stay right) with God! And at the center of this issue is our love. What does it look like to have a heart that’s being transformed by Jesus’ love — …
A Heart for God: A Heart at Rest
Our lives matter to God — but not because of what he can get from us. He doesn’t value us because of what we produce. In fact, he invites us to come to him and find rest. How is this possible in our busy lives that are often marked by …
A Heart for God Part 3
“I am looking for the fellowship of the burning heart — for men and women of all generations everywhere who love the Savior until adoration becomes the music of their soul.” Those words were penned years ago by pastor and author, A.W. Tozer. They poetically describe people whose hearts are …
A Heart for God Part 2
What is the downside of living with a polluted heart? What’s so bad with letting in a little greed, hate, gossip, lust, pride, etc? We’re looking at three negative results of heart pollution — and gaining insight into why Jesus said, “Blessed are the pure in heart.”
A Heart for God Part 1
Our hearts have always symbolized the center of life. Not only do they keep our bodies running, but they represent the center of our passions, our will, and our most deeply held beliefs. It’s our hearts that drive our decisions. So it’s critical to ask: do I have a heart …
What Ministry Looks Like
From the life of Paul the Apostle, Pastor Israel shares three characteristics of ministry life that are important for ALL of us: expect criticism, walk in courage, care for others.
Lost & Found Pt 4 – When Loss is Permanent
When we experience loss in our lives, many things are restored by God — even things we thought were hopelessly gone. But there’s other kinds of loss that is permanent and painful. Where is God in that? Today we look for answers in Scriptures and in the hope-filled story of …
Lost & Found Pt 3
When Jesus told stories about things that were lost and found, he was talking to two groups of people: those who knew they were lost (the “sinners”), and others who didn’t think they were lost at all (the “religious” folk). And what both groups learned through his stories was revolutionary. …
Lost & Found Pt 2
In the stories Jesus tells, we find that God never gives up on us and that he celebrates when we are found! Yes: we have a God who parties (really good parties…with music and dancing!). Why? Because he delights in us. He’s not angry with us, even when we’re lost …
Lost & Found Pt 1
All of us experience loss. Sometimes it’s self-inflicted and other times it’s just life taking a hard left turn. But God cares about it all! In Luke 15 Jesus tells three stories about loss and restoration — and in them we can all find hope for our stories, no matter …
Anchored in Community
Being Anchored in Community really means to be anchored in relationship. Pastor Mike shares with us how important community was in the New Testament church and how critical it is for us today. Over these past seasons that have led so many into isolation, God continues to propel his people …
Anchored in Mission
As we grow connected to God, it’s never meant to just be about us. God isn’t interested in our “project self!” But he consistently and passionately invites us to join him on a mission of redemption in the world. This week we’re taking a closer look at God’s mission, and …