Christmas can feel like a swing between two extremes—deep joy or deep heaviness. In today’s Tuesday Talk, Pastor Matt reminds us that no matter where you find yourself this season, Jesus remains the reason and the source of true hope. Whether you’re counting down the days with excitement or just trying to get through them, this short encouragement points us back to the message that Christmas was always meant to carry.

Start your Monday with Pastor Steven McMillen as he reminds us to slow down in the middle of busy, hectic seasons. From Psalm 46:10, we’re encouraged to be still, quiet our hearts, and remember that God is in control. True peace comes from knowing Him, not fixing everything around us.

The holiday season is full of noise, pressure, and packed schedules. In this week’s Tuesday Talk, Pastor Matthew Moore shares a simple perspective on time management that helps bring clarity to busy days. This encouraging episode invites listeners to slow down, evaluate priorities, and make room for what truly matters during a demanding season.

Every day we’re surrounded by dozens of little blessings, and most of the time, we don’t even notice them. This week, Pastor Matthew Moore reminds us to slow down and appreciate the little things — especially the ones we often take for granted.

Start your Monday with Pastor Ken as he encourages us from Lamentations 3:40 to pause, reflect, and turn our hearts back to the Lord. As we look back on this year and ahead to 2026, it’s the perfect time to take inventory of our walk with God and reset where needed. Lift your heart and hands to Him and let your life be worship today and every day.

This week we begin our Christmas series with “CHRISTMAS - The Light in the Darkness.” Pastor Matt reminds us that while Christmas is often wrapped in joy, music, and celebration, many of us still walk into December carrying heaviness. Scripture shows us that God doesn’t wait for us to climb out of the dark - He steps into it with a Light that cannot be overcome.

Isaiah describes a people walking in deep darkness, yet a Light breaks through. Jesus isn’t just a distant hope; He is the Light of the world, present with us in fear, grief, uncertainty, and the shadows we try to hide. And this Child born to us is the Wonderful Counselor, the Mighty God, the Everlasting Father, and the Prince of Peace - everything our darkness tries to convince us we’ll never find.

Where do you need His light today? Where do you need His peace, His strength, or His guidance? The dawn is rising, and the darkness will not have the final word.

📖 References: Isaiah 9:2–7, Micah 7:8, John 8:12

This week, we follow the lives of Abraham, Isaac, and Ishmael, a story woven with faith, waiting, and the struggle to trust God’s promises. Abraham and Sarah wrestle with doubt and timing, leading to decisions that shape generations. Yet through every twist and hardship, God remains faithful, reminding us that His plans are bigger than our fears or failures. Read the full story in Genesis 12–16 (KJV). Originally aired on May 24, 2023.

This Giving Tuesday, Pastor Matthew Moore challenges the idea that giving is only about money. Many of us have time, encouragement, experience, and compassion that could meet real needs around us — if we’re willing to see them. In this episode, you’ll be encouraged to open your eyes, look for opportunities, and give of yourself in ways that reflect the heart of Jesus.

Start your Monday with encouragement from Pastor Larry! From Isaiah 40:31, he reminds us that when we wait on the Lord, our strength is renewed, we soar like eagles, and we can face the week without growing weary. Lean on God’s strength today and watch Him carry you through.

The king is dead, the nation is vulnerable, and the future is uncertain. Fear is thick in the air, but in the midst of instability, Isaiah is shown a vision of a throne that is not empty. What he sees transforms him immediately.

In this message, Pastor Matt explores three transformative perspectives Isaiah experienced:

Seeing God for Who He Is – Isaiah sees the Lord exalted, holy, and majestic. A clear vision of God expands our perspective and reminds us that worship is an encounter, not entertainment.

Seeing Myself for Who I Am – Confronted with his sin, Isaiah recognizes his need for cleansing. Conviction is a doorway to forgiveness and restoration.

Seeing Others Through God’s Eyes – Forgiven people become forgiving people. A cleansed heart produces a called life, seeing others’ worth, potential, and soul instead of their failures.

This message challenges us to lift our eyes, let God cleanse our hearts, and see the world and people around us with His perspective.

📖 Scripture References: Isaiah 6:1-8