A new year. A new decade. A new...you? Every time January 1 rolls around, most of us plan to reinvent ourselves, to reimagine our lives. This year, instead of trying to start from scratch, what if we capitalized on who we already are? God made us all with different and beautiful personalities, and he offers us the chance to live into our uniquenesses in a way that is satisfying, life-giving and full of joy. So if 2020 finds you dissatisfied or stuck where you are, join us for our new Sunday message series as we embark on the journey, not just into a new year or a “brand new self,” but to renew ourselves.

We’ve all heard the phrase “...put yourself in their shoes…”. While this may speak to the wisdom needed in waiting to make a judgement on a person’s character, it is also a commitment to consider the many potential burdens a person may be carrying in a given season. Jesus offers His strength and grace when it comes to lifting heavy burdens; instead of pointing out our many weaknesses. Our response is to bring all burdens to His feet and follow where He chooses to lead us.

It is a very powerful thing to understand that Jesus is the light of the world. In times of darkness, the light is the only comfort. For you and I, we are invited to embrace the light as a daily reality. But what does that actually look like in tangible ways? What happens when we embrace the light?

Christmas time is here. But what is Christmas all about? Sure it’s busy and fun and intense. But really Christmas is a time to chase the light. But what is the light? And why should we chase? Find out this weekend.

As we close our study of the book of Romans, we find that Paul’s final instructions to the church of Rome are just as applicable for us today. More than anything, Paul reminds the Roman believers that they can’t allow themselves to get divided, and there’s only one way to preserve their harmony as a community. In a world that’s more divided all the time, the powerful truth Paul shares in these verses is a key for us today as we walk with Christ.

Many people wonder what God is like and how he would respond to them. This was true of the people who followed Jesus and they totally misunderstood His heart and mission. In this story a woman is “caught in the very act of adultery” and Jesus precedes to teach all of us something about the heart of God for broken people.

First impressions don’t tell you everything about a person...but they can say a lot! As Paul winds down his letter to the Roman church, it might surprise you how much we can learn from the way he sends greetings to his readers. If you’ve ever wondered how the family of God is supposed to function, or why it doesn’t always function the way it seems like it should, don’t miss this Sunday’s message! We’ll learn together what it truly means to love one another as family.