How well rested are you? Does your life have a good rhythm of rest built into it or do you feel like you've got too much to do and not enough time? The bigger the thing we've got to do, the more prepared (and rested!) we should be.

We are attracted to the drama of other people's lives but we are afraid for the same adventure to happen to us. Let's obey what God has said and step out into the story. For it's in the story where the action happens and you can experience God in life transforming ways.

Christmas 2020

Why does death feel wrong? DIY projects have become normal.
Want to fix your car? Google it. Want to learn how to cook? Watch a video on
YouTube. But do you want to live forever? What video to you watch for that?
What book to do you read? You can live forever – you just can’t do it yourself.  

Sometimes we just need to acknowledge it – “I’m not ok.” Why is 2020 so hard? I just want to do well and live a good life. But I’m not doing ok. Not everything is good, but God does use all things *for* good. It may just be possible to find a little meaning in the middle of all the mess.

You are needed by God. He wants to know you, answer your questions, and do whatever He can do to help you follow Jesus better. So do we! You can be fully known (all the good and the bad!) and fully loved (no matter what).

Where are you going today? The mission goes with you. 

No matter where you go, God is with you. 

Because He is with you, you can have power to accomplish the mission He has given you - Do not be afraid. 

Our choices have results and consequences. If we understand why we are making our choices it might help us predict the outcome. Do we make choices "so that I" or do we make choices "so that you?" Only one leads to life. Which one are you choosing?

We are so ready to get on to the next thing. The next job. The next relationship. The next step God has for us. But we have to learn how to do “now” well in order to get to “next.” Sometimes the best way to set yourself up for success is to spend a little more time purposefully waiting in a less than ideal situation.

What are you waiting for? Camp before crossing. The promise land awaits.

Christ our Coming King. How Do We Respond to Royalty?

Who is Jesus to you? Is He your savior? Your friend? Your great counselor? How about your King? This King of kings is returning. How do you respond to royalty?    

-A Message from Denny Foreman

Rules don’t have the power to produce a great life. Only God has that power. He wants to produce an abundant life in and through you. This looks like love, joy, peace and 6 other characteristics called the fruit of the spirit. What would you do to get a little more love, joy, and peace in your life?