Gentleness has a stigma in our culture, doesn't it? In a society where aggression is prized as a response of strength, Jesus's command to be gentle sounds, well...weak. But the way of Jesus flips our understanding of strength and weakness on its head - because Jesus proved himself strong by his gentleness in the face of the persecution of the cross. How do we get there in our lives? How can we cultivate gentleness with people and situations? This Sunday join us as we learn together about the beauty of gentleness.

God's faithfulness to His people is always detail-oriented. When the children of Israel arrived in the Promised Land, God's plans for them didn't stop there - He made sure Joshua took necessary steps to protect those who couldn't defend themselves. All of us, in different ways, long for protection and justice; if you're aching for someone to stand up for you too, join us next week in Joshua 20 and see how God Himself is our greatest advocate.

Whether it’s rallies with celebrities or our nation’s leaders calling for change, our culture values peace. Jesus values peace too, and his promise for peace and how to get it actually works! His lasting peace is brought into the world through the faithfulness of his followers...but sometimes that can be hard for us. Do you want to help bring real peace to the world, instead of feeling like you come up short time after time? Come this Sunday and find out how.

If you’ve ever felt the weight of the world on your shoulders, then you can appreciate the moment you feel that weight lift. The first Easter was like that. The church felt the tremendous tragedy of losing Jesus … then a beautiful new day dawned. If you could use a fresh outlook on life, join us this Easter as we celebrate the resurrection and find out why that event turns every day into a new day filled with hope and promise.

At different times, we all feel incomplete - because our failures and wounds leave stains and scars we don’t know how to heal from on our own. Jesus came to cleanse us in a way that transforms our lives. And when Jesus purifies us, he opens us up to a whole new way to be human. This way of Jesus is our route into all God’s goodness. If that’s the kind of change you’re longing for, you don’t want to miss this message!

Who doesn't want to know the very best master plan for their life? Would it surprise you to know that God has a specific and unique plan in mind for everyone? And it's not just any plan...it's a roadmap to the best possible life. How can you find it? Join us Wednesday to learn how to find the specific plans of God for your life!

In a world where efficiency and expediency are valued above everything else, kindness takes a back burner to getting things done. But whenever we experience an act of selfless kindness, the beauty it creates cultivates deep and meaningful connections. Do you sense a need to go deeper with people in your life who matter? Join us this Sunday to learn how rekindling kindness can bring blessing to your relationships.

Do you ever feel forgotten by God? It's ok. Everyone has times where they feel like he doesn't even notice their problems. That's why when we study the tribes of Ephraim and Manasseh in Joshua 16-17, we are so encouraged by how God meets our needs and answers our prayers in very specific ways. Don't miss this Wednesday's as we explore God’s timing and how he sees us in the situations we find ourselves in right here, right now.

Have you ever desired anything? Of course...everyone does. But unfortunately those desires can get you in trouble if you're not careful. Many religions teach that human desire is the beginning of life's problems. But Jesus challenged us that desire isn't the problem. The question is how can we cultivate a hunger for the right things, so God's best life for us comes to pass? Join us this Sunday to learn how.

Few things are as intimidating as clashing with societal norms. But sometimes Jesus puts us right in the middle of those very situations. He teaches us there’s great beauty in qualities our society usually holds at odds. Our world pits meekness, which our culture hates, against peace, which we’re all longing for. But ironically, we need to seek meekness to find peace. How does it work? Join us this Sunday to learn from Jesus yet again that his way is different from what we’re used to - and far better!