There is something about the end of a year that naturally causes us to look back and look ahead.  We think about what went well, what didn't, what we wish we had done differently, and what we hope wil...  Read More

There is something about Christmas that captures our sense of wonder.You can see it in the face of a child looking at Christmas lights or waiting to open a gift. Everything feels exciting. Everything ...  Read More

One of the challenges of the Christmas season is that we can become so focused on making Christmas special that we miss God in the ordinary.We decorate the house, plan the meals, buy the gifts, attend...  Read More

One of the most familiar moments in the Christmas story is also one of the most challenging. An angel appears to Mary and tells her that God is about to do something incredible through her life. She w...  Read More

Sometimes life is not falling apart. You are just tired.  Not the kind of tired that one good night of sleep fixes. It is a deeper exhaustion. You have been carrying responsibilities, caring for peopl...  Read More

There is a difference between being responsible and believing everything is your responsibility.  That difference can be hard to recognize.Many of us carry more than we were ever meant to carry. We ca...  Read More

Some stress comes from schedules, responsibilities, and problems that need to be solved.And some stress has a name.People can get under our skin. Someone says something that frustrates us. A coworker ...  Read More

Have you ever been physically tired but mentally wide awake? Your body is ready to rest, but your mind keeps replaying a conversation, worrying about tomorrow, or working through a problem you cannot ...  Read More

Jesus freely forgives us, makes us whole, and invites us to share His love with others. BIBLE- Jesus Forgave Peter- Luke 22:54-62; John 18:15-27; 21:12-19...  Read More

Disciples are faithful even when rejected. Bible-Daniel 6- Daniel in the Lion’s Den Disciples build relationships that point each other to Jesus....  Read More

At the end of the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus tells a story about two builders. Both hear His words. Both build a house. Both experience a storm. From the outside, their lives may have looked equally s...  Read More

Forgiveness is our greatest need and Jesus freely offers it to everyone who responds to Him with faith. BIBLE- Jesus Forgave and Healed a Man- Mark 2:1-12; Luke 5:17-26...  Read More

Disciples are faithful friends. Bible- 1 Samuel 20: 11-17, 2 Samuel 9: 1-13- David and Jonathan are friends Disciples build relationships that point each other to Jesus....  Read More

Ever see someone wreck their lives?  Horrible decisions.  Bad consequences.  What happened?  Most people do not wake up one morning and decide to destroy what matters most. Compromise usually begins q...  Read More

Because God sent Jesus, anyone who believes in Him gets to have new life both now and forever. Kids will learn that rescue from sin through Jesus is the greatest gift. God forgives us and helps us liv...  Read More

Disciples are influenced by Jesus. Bible- Acts 3 & 4- Peter and John heal and teach others about Jesus. Disciples know God and show Him to others....  Read More

Forgiveness.  We know it's probably best, but it's not always easy. Forgiveness is difficult because hurt often feels like a debt. When someone wounds us, we believe they owe us something: an apology,...  Read More

People are the only ones in God’s creation made in His image. Kids can know that they are not an accident—God made them on purpose and uniquely in His image. We are special because God values us and m...  Read More

When we hear the phrase “leading with conviction,” our minds may immediately go to pastors, ministry leaders, or other people serving in the church. We expect pastors to have convictions. We expect th...  Read More

Disciples follow Jesus together. Bible- Luke 5: 1-11 Jesus Calls the Disciples and Equips Them. Disciples know God and show Him to others....  Read More

Healthy relationships rarely break down because we cannot see what is wrong with the other person. Usually, we see their faults clearly. We notice the careless words, selfish choices, bad attitudes, a...  Read More

God loves and values us so much. God seeks us when we are far from Him and welcomes us into a forever relationship with Him through Jesus. BIBLE- The Story of the Lost Son- Luke 15:11-24; 19:10...  Read More

Disciples share God’s truth. Bible- Mark 4:1-20 Parable of the Farmer and the Seeds Disciples know God and show Him to others....  Read More

You're Not Fighting AloneEvery follower of Jesus will face spiritual battles.Some are obvious. Others are subtle.Discouragement whispers that your faith isn't making a difference. Temptation promises ...  Read More