Life has its share of challenges and questions that push us beyond our comfortable limits. And while we can grow and learn by facing them head on, sometimes the best thing we can do is lean into someone who can guide us through unfamiliar territory, speak up for us, and offer both wisdom and comfort … Who do you turn to in those times?

It’s good to have the destination in mind — to know where you’re going, what to expect when you get there, and what’s the most reliable route. But sometimes things aren’t quite that clear … Sometimes there’s no brochure, no clearly drawn roadmap. In those times, knowing who you trust enough to follow can make all the difference.

There’s something so significant about a person’s last words … If you knew you were nearing the end of your life, what are the words you’d want the people you love to remember when they think of you? What would you intentionally say to people? What would you do for them — and what would that say?

The best stories keep you guessing … There’s only so much you can do - after all, you’ve got to work with the resources you have, right? You’re grateful for what you have, and you recognize many have much less. But looking around, doing a quick comparison … how much difference could your little life really make?

The best stories keep you guessing … “I may not be perfect, but …” Ever found yourself saying these words? What came next? It’s the kind of statement that often takes us into comparison - the zone where we gauge how we stack up. The question is - how accurate is our measuring stick? How accurately does it measure ourselves?

The best stories keep you guessing … The rich get richer, and the poor get poorer. The gap has always existed - and it probably always will. For many on the comfortable side of the gap, it’s easy to look away, to disregard that the gap exists. But what if one day, you found yourself in a far less enviable position?

The best stories keep you guessing … Life has its twists and turns. Sometimes you look around and realize you’re at a crossroads, with a decision to make. Your next move can take you any number of ways … You just need to figure out the best way to use the resources at your disposal.

The best stories keep you guessing … Finding our place in the world is often about people … People we do - or don’t - interact with. People we work with or for; people whose roles exist to make ours easier. We naturally settle ourselves - and others - into a sort of framework that dictates the way our story should go. But sometimes the storyline sends us where we don’t belong.

The best stories keep you guessing … Malcolm Forbes is credited with the iconic 1980s bumper sticker statement, “He who dies with the most toys wins.” 30-some years later, the game continues in North America. Call it ambition, a thirst for adventure, the thrill of the hunt - there’s always something more to reach for.

Christmas … The birth of the long-awaited Saviour of the world, the arrival of the King of Heaven … in a crude shelter for animals ...? Not exactly what the people were expecting... Join us as we celebrate Christmas Eve 2017! Identical services at 10:00 am, 12:00 noon, 2:00 pm, 4:00 pm, and 6:00 pm; plus an additional traditional, acoustic service at 11:00 pm. Childcare for infants through 5-year-olds will be available during the first three services.