Forgiveness is such a difficult thing. Even if we want to, sometimes it's so tough to actually let go. And what do we do when the things we need to forgive are truly terrible? Is it even possible? As we finish up The Grudge, we'll learn some critical truths about forgiveness, and lay out steps to take to truly be free. It's not easy, and it may not be what you want to hear, but it can change your life.
Read MoreSometimes the Bible talks about things that are… uncomfortable to say the least. But no matter how uncomfortable there are always principles we can pull out of Scripture that teach us how to live more like Jesus today. This week we’ll look at one of the most uncomfortable sections of the New Testament and find a principle that is a complete game-changer.
Read MoreSometimes it seems that everyone you know wants something from you, like your time, money, or attention. Even deeper expectations may come from the bosses, teachers, parents, and leaders. Since life is built on relationships, these can be hard to ignore; but striving to live up to the expectations of all these groups, can be downright overwhelming. So where is the balance? What takes priority? How do we deal with the expectations we can’t meet? And how does God fit into all of this? In our final message for this series, we dig into all of these things, with some simple principles to help make living life to the fullest a little more attainable.
Read MoreHypocrites are some of the hardest people to deal with. It certainly doesn’t help that the church seems to be full of them! We can all do better in the way we deal with them, but how? What practical ways can we address to make these confrontations better for everyone involved? This week, we drag these relational vampires into the light, once and for all.
Read MoreMental Health is such an under-addressed topic, but affects many, including those in relationship with God. We wrap up our series on where mental health and faith intersect, with a Q&A session designed to address the personal questions many have always wanted to ask.
Read MoreFear is universal. It begins with our survival instinct at birth, but as we grow something terrible happens. The fear intended to keep us alive becomes a fear that keeps us from fully living. We become fearful of so many things we were never supposed to be afraid of, and Satan whispers “what if’s” in our mind to drive us deeper and deeper, knowing the more fearful we are the less we can live in God’s freedom. But what if we could overcome fear once and for all? What if we could stand in the face of fear? And what if the way we do it is more simple than we could possibly imagine.
Read MoreGreat relationships are possible but not probable. That's because the world's way of doing relationships doesn't work. In order to have great relationships we have to know God's uncommon way. This week we look at conflict, which is unavoidable in any relationship. But we can learn to do conflict God's way and let it strengthen our relationships instead of weakening them.
Read MoreGod wants to take you on a spiritual journey to a life of purpose and significance. The second step is to find freedom. Here's how.
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