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

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

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

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

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

It's easy to talk about love.  It's much harder to practice it when we're tired, frustrated, misunderstood, or inconvenienced.  That's where our faith becomes visible.This week we were challenged to l...  Read More

Disciples are Created to Reflect God Bible- Genesis 1:1-31 Creation Disciples know God and show Him to others....  Read More

One of the greatest misconceptions about spiritual growth is believing it happens automatically.  Time alone doesn't produce maturity. Plenty of people have attended church for decades while remaining...  Read More

Jesus taught that God's love is our standard. We are called to love others, even when it is difficult, costly, or not returned. Jesus showed us how to love everyone, including our enemies. When we lov...  Read More

Construction can be messy.  Whether it's a new home, a remodel, or a church building, there always seems to be a season when nothing looks finished. Dust is everywhere. Walls are exposed. Progress fee...  Read More

Jesus taught us not to worry because God cares for us and provides for our needs. Just as God cares for the birds and flowers, He cares even more for us. We can remember His faithfulness in the past a...  Read More

One of the deepest longings in every human heart is the desire to belong. We all want to know that we are seen, accepted, and loved—not because of what we accomplish, but because of who we are.The boo...  Read More

Jesus taught us to choose kindness over anger and to care for others, even when it is difficult. We serve because we love God, not for attention or praise. Jesus is our greatest example, and part of G...  Read More

Most of us do not enjoy waiting.  We want answers now. We want progress now. We want God to move now.  But some of God's greatest work happens during the seasons when we are forced to wait.That is wha...  Read More

Jesus taught that people who hear and obey Him are like a builder who built on rock. Storms come, but a strong foundation stands firm. When we trust Jesus, He changes our hearts and helps us follow Hi...  Read More

Have you ever looked around and thought, "Something is not right"?  Maybe it was a broken relationship. A struggling family member. A hurting community. A friend walking away from God. Or perhaps it w...  Read More

God worked through a widow to provide food for Elijah in a miraculous way. We will teach kids that they can have hope, even in our broken world filled with challenging situations. We have an opportuni...  Read More

Have you ever known exactly what the right thing was but struggled to do it?  Maybe you were afraid of what people would think. Maybe you were concerned about the consequences. Maybe you knew obedienc...  Read More

Jesus had compassion on the crowd, meaning He saw their need and acted to care and help. Kids will learn that we need God’s compassion, too, and He gives it to us. BIBLE- Jesus Provided Bread from Hea...  Read More

Have you ever looked at your life and thought, "This is not how I thought my story would go?"  Most of us have.  We expected the marriage to be easier. We expected the job to work out. We expected the...  Read More

Jesus met a Samaritan woman at a well in the middle of the day. Kids will learn that Jesus came to offer us living water—eternal life and forgiveness—because God desires to have a relationship with us...  Read More

This week our nation celebrates Independence Day. There will be fireworks, family gatherings, swimming pools, parades, and enough hamburgers and hot dogs to feed an army. But this year is even more si...  Read More

God cared for His people, the Israelites, including leading them through the desert with a cloud by day and a fire by night. We get to teach kids that we need God and His presence in our lives, just l...  Read More

Do you ever watch the news and wonder if people have lost their ever-loving minds?  I do.When I see violence breaking out after a basketball game, I wonder, What is wrong with people? When I hear abou...  Read More