What does it mean to be human? Most anthropologists wouldn’t begin a discussion on the nature of humanity by comparing us with the Evergreen, but that is exactly what we find in the first page of the Bible. Like trees, people are meant to grow and multiply and create abundance and life for others. This week, Sherena will show how bearing fruit is what it means to be human.

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What is the good life? Would you know if you had it? How is it that with all the knowledge and technology, we don’t seem to be much happier? How do you explain why people living in global poverty still have joy? The Bible uses a tree to represent life. Life is within reach. It is available for consumption — except if we are exiled from the garden!

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Why do people join cults? Why do so many successful pastors end up being moral failures? Why is it that there are so many people living paycheck to paycheck in the riches nation in history? How do we make sense of all the wars and violence and sex trafficking and murder today? 

Surprisingly, trees offer us some insight into human failure. The Tree of the Knowledge of Good and Evil looked good and tasted good. Its consequences weren’t immediate, but its fruit did indeed bring death.

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Imagine moving to a new country where no one spoke English. Even if you had the time and discipline to learn the local language, you would still miss hearing words in your native tongue. The tongue may be the most overlooked tool in our lives. And few people understand the power of words quite like Willie who is a literal expert in language! You won’t want to miss this week.

What do you do when the relationship is over? How do you rebuild your life? This week, Martha details the biggest challenges she faced after her divorce and how she emerged on the other side with a new path in life.

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30-60% of marriages will involve at least one affair. Over half of men who commit affairs consider their marriage to be happy. So, why do people cheat? And should you stay in the relationship? And how can you find healing after infidelity? This week, we explored the pain of betrayal and bruised love.

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Fighting is a part of being in love. It’s a bummer but it’s true. But how do you love someone through the conflict? This week, Hannah shares the tools to help with tension in your relationship - whether that be with your spouse, partner, or even friends and family.

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If you are a parent who loves your kids, but wonders if you are parenting the right way, you won't want to miss this week's service. This week, discover tips from experts in parenting.

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Most of us have felt the extra pinch from inflation these days. When basic expenses for food and housing go up, your relationship might be crumbling under the pressure. In this sermon, discover practical ways to stop worrying and start working together.

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We all know that love matters in relationships, but could we be downplaying the significance of liking your partner? This week, we will uncover the four areas of your relationship's Level of Like.

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