Actions > Words

We’ve all heard it said that actions speak louder than words.  Today we pause to reflect on that statement in view of our faith.  Do our actions align with our words when it comes to living for Jesus?  The Corinthian church struggled with this; but if we’re honest, so do we!    

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It’s been a challenging couple of weeks.  Things are starting to show signs of hope but the struggles continue.  Regardless of how things feel, our God is still in control!  While you may not be doubting God in all of this, you might be starting to doubt yourself.  Today we look at four biblical characters […]

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Jesus and His “Twin”

Jesus is the “Only Begotten Son of God” or the “One and Only Son of God” depending which translation you tend to read.  The point is the same either way – Jesus is one of a kind.  There is no one like Him.  He is unique, special, and different from all others.  Yet, in 1 […]

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Follow the Logic

The Apostle Paul was a really smart guy.  He knew His God and he knew his theology.  But sometimes it’s hard to read Paul’s writings…they can be super deep and our eyes tend to glaze over.  Despite the focus challenge they may present, Paul’s words are not only important – they are life changing.  Today […]

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Backstory

Paul pauses in his discussion of Jesus’ story – the Good News of the cross and empty tomb – to look at his own story.  How his story and Jesus’ story intersect – how your story and Jesus’ story intersect!    

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Easter – He is Risen!

He is Risen!  A day almost 2000 years ago still impacts us today.  We pause in the midst of life’s happenings to remember and reflect the events of that day.  But why?  What makes that one day, that one empty tomb so significant for us still today?  Even within 20 years of this special day, […]

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I Love a Parade

We all would love a parade about now…the people, the sounds, the sights…all things we’re not getting much of right now.  While we can’t go and enjoy a good parade today, it is the Sunday we pause to reflect on one.  Today is Palm Sunday, the starting point of Jesus’ final week leading to the […]

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Next Right Thing(s)

Today we explore what the “next right thing” is, to borrow a line from Frozen 2.  As we find ourselves in a world full of uncertainty, we find ourselves taking life one day at a time.  We are simply trying to figure out the next right thing to do as we walk through the day. […]

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Slowing Down & Rabbi Neal

Today, Pastor Jan shares thoughts on slowing down, being more observant, and finding peace in this season. Rabbi Neal from Chosen People Ministries also joins us to share about his ministry as well as some of the historic barriers to Jews coming to faith in Jesus their Messiah.    

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Breaking Barriers: Religion

Today, we break past formalized religion and are reminded that Jesus is calling us into something different…He’s calling us into a relationship with Him.  It is this relationship that will make all the difference! (The service starts at 3:16 of the video…feel free to skip ahead)

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