When God gives us a promise, He also invites us into a process that makes us ready for it. But we can all be tempted to try to shortcut this process at times. The lives of King Saul and King David give us two contrasting realities of what happens when we try to take a shortcut versus being willing to embrace the process.
Read MoreAs we begin our journey through the rise and fall of the Kingdom of Israel, we start in 1 Samuel 8, a passage that confronts us with a searching question: where do we place our trust? Where we place our trust reveals who our true king is—and what we rely on when everything else is shaken.
Read MoreAs we enter Act 5 of the Story of Scripture, we see that Jesus entrusts the mission of advancing His Kingdom to the church. For many, this can feel overwhelming, as if the responsibility rests entirely on our shoulders. But God is the one at work, and our role is simply to partner with Him through the Holy Spirit.
Read MoreAs we trace the story of Israel, we see a pattern of human failure met by divine faithfulness, reminding us that our relationship with God has never depended on our perfection but on His faithfulness to fulfil His covenant promise.
Read MoreOn Sunday, we acknowledged the transition into the new year by giving God an opportunity to speak into our lives as we looked back at 2025 and sought His guidance and counsel for 2026.
Read MoreTake some time out of the busyness of your Christmas schedule to pause, with a short candlelit service and traditional carols as we celebrate the true meaning of this season, the birth of Jesus.
Read MoreJesus used the symbolism of the Passover meal—a celebration of God’s past deliverance—to usher in a new covenant. In doing so, He established a new way to remember: not what we must bring, but that He became what was needed, fulfilling what we never could. Now we no longer need to strive to measure up but instead are invited to live from the fullness of God's grace.
Read MoreThe world is chronically busy. Our attempts to fit in more and more activity have led to widespread exhaustion and burnout. Thankfully, this isn't how Jesus wants us to live. In fact, being a follower of Jesus often means learning to resist the frantic busyness of our culture and embracing the easy yoke of Jesus.
Read MoreOur consumer culture constantly bombards us with adverts trying to convince us that their products will make our lives better. But the path to true life isn’t found in more stuff — it’s found in God alone. Embracing a lifestyle of simplicity breaks the stronghold of our consumer culture in our lives and enables us to find true contentment in God.
Read MoreMany believe that money is the secret to happiness. But is that true? Scripture and studies have shown that the practice of generosity actually results in the best quality of life. A lifestyle of generosity frees us from the power of greed and brings deeper joy and contentment.
Read MoreMoney has great potential for good, but can also bring destruction when it takes the wrong place in our hearts. So what is it that defines our relationship with money and how can we make sure that we master our finances, rather than our finances mastering us?
Read MoreWhat happens when the storms of life come? Ian and Katrina Merton share their story of having their home flooded and its far-reaching impact on their family. As a result of the loss and upheaval, they’ve gained a fresh understanding of God’s ability to bring restoration. Their story is full of wisdom and hope for anyone who is facing the storms of life.
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