One of the things that are so amazing about the Lord is how unexpected things are. God never quite does things the way that we think they should go. For many this is challenging. But for the person who loves to walk by faith, it is awe-inspiring. As we continue to see a unique view of heaven, we will meet some creatures that we do not expect, whose job is to remind us of the most important things!

Do you ever wonder what heaven is like? We all do. What happens after we die? What will eternity look like? As we continue in our study in the amazing Book of Revelation, the scene shifts from the seven local churches that Jesus wants to minister to heaven. And what we will see is breathtaking.

Happy Mother's day! Regardless of the season of motherhood that you find yourself in, our prayer is that God would strengthen you for the seasons ahead of you. May you be encouraged today as we recount the story of an unlikely woman & her legacy of faith.

Lids can be awesome when used appropriately… Yet sometimes, lids can become a barrier instead of a blessing. In the case of the paralyzed man who was carried to Jesus by his 4 friends, the roof of the house where Jesus was preaching prevented the man and his friends from the healing influence of Jesus. What are the structures in your life that are keeping the gifts of a faith and influence from fully transforming you and those around you?

How is the health of your soul? Is the deepest part of you flourishing—or is it languishing and gasping for air? Life lately has been filled with exhausting challenges: personal loss, political division, economic turmoil, faith deconstruction, and isolation. And our soul feels it. Yet in the face of uncertainty, the Bible assures us we can thrive inwardly. Jesus promised his followers the abundant life. But how do we find it? How can we flourish in difficult times?

I love it when things end on a high note. There is just something so beautiful when things end well and with great fanfare. Unfortunately, that is not the case with Jesus’ seven letters to the seven churches in Revelation 2-3. After the great excitement of the church in Philadelphia, these letters end with a scathing challenge to the church in Laodicea. This church is struggling in a big way, although you might not know it from the outside. Their biggest issue was the fact that they were spiritually lukewarm. Prepare to be challenged as we close out this powerful section in the Book of Revelation.

The word “break” has interesting uses. Often we say “I need a break” and other times we say to our kids “Don't play with that or it will break.” Whether we want to convey our need for rest or want to express caution over something fragile, the word break has little to no application when combined with the word faith. Where do we find an example of unbroken faith? How do we develop such faith? What are the symptoms of a fragile faith?

Have you ever wondered what your purpose is? Have you asked why you’re here, and whether there is more to life than the day-to-day grind? It’s only natural. But God’s answer – His “big idea” for humankind – may be a lot different than we think it is. And it strikes at the very core of who we believe God is and who He really is. Join us this Sunday to explore The Glory of God.