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Today we celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ, our Savior! Because of His death and resurrection, we are forgiven, sin has lost its power, and we are invited into a relationship with God. We have the promise of heaven and a living hope grounded in His presence. God is with... Read More →

“Help my unbelief” …it’s a simple prayer but a powerful one, a prayer we all need especially in seasons of doubt. Doubt is something we all face from time to time, even as followers of Jesus. There are moments when life doesn’t make sense, when things don’t go the way we planned... Read More →

Spiritual doubt is a complex topic. It’s something we all deal with from time to time. Sometimes I doubt God, but something else I struggle with is self-doubt. We doubt because we know the person others don’t see, and we hear the voices in our heads that are not always kind or... Read More →

We’re living in a time where many are coming to faith in Jesus Christ, and we celebrate that. But at the same time, some who once followed Him are stepping away. I’ve pastored long enough to walk with people through deep pain, hard questions, and real spiritual doubts. What... Read More →

“Hard Fought Hallelujah” by Brandon Lake and Jelly Roll calls us to pursue God in the midst of uncertainty, pain, and personal battles. It declares that resilient faith is developed when we choose to praise while broken, weary, and unsure. In times of trial praise does not come... Read More →

In Mark, Chapter 5, we read of Jesus’ encounter with a demon-possessed man who had been living in a graveyard among the tombs. His condition isolated him from all of society. The authorities tried to chain him in order to control him, but he tore the chains apart. No one was... Read More →

Jesus performed many miracles of healing during his ministry. The blind were given sight, lepers were cured of their disease, a woman with perpetual bleeding was made whole. On one occasion while Jesus was teaching, a paralyzed man, not identified by name, was brought on a mat to... Read More →

We’re continuing the “Jelly and Jam” series, talking about what to do when life puts us in a jam. Many of us may be there now…tired, frustrated, and worn down by parenting struggles, financial pressure, work stress, health battles, or broken relationships. You may feel stuck,... Read More →

Everyone bleeds. Despite our differences, we all face the same basic challenges: pain, hurt, emptiness, loss. Those mountain highs and those valley lows remind us there is a common vulnerability that binds us together. In this “Jelly and Jam” series, we’re talking about what to... Read More →