Dr. David Swanson | In life, we can often run into cases of mistaken identity where we think a person is someone they are not - or they are not someone that they are.  In our faith, we can at times have a misguided perception of who God is based on bad experiences or bad theology.  Paul aims to correct that while explaining the reality of God's power within us. Ephesians 3:20-22

Dr. Case Thorp | Paul refers to the mystery of Christ several times in this passage. What is this mystery, and how does it continue to play out in our own personal ministry as it did in Paul’s, and certainly did in Jesus earthly and sonic work? Ephesians 3:1-13

Rev. Tanner Fox | Ephesians 2 tells us that thought we were far off, we are now citizens, saints, and belong to the household of God! We are brought near by the blood of Christ and brought nearer as we begin to assume and resemble the lifestyle of Christ. The walls of hostility crumble and love for God and neighbor grows all the more as we are built into the structure of the body of Christ, of which Christ himself is the foundation. Ephesians 2:11-23

Dr. David Swanson | With all the things that tear us down in this life, we must remember that God made us perfectly - we fell in sin - but in Christ, He has remade us as His work - again. Ephesians 2:1-10

Dr. Jack Peebles | Ephesians 1:15-23

Dr. David Swanson | Ephesians 1:3-14

Dr. David Swanson | On this Pentecost Sunday, we remember the power of the Holy Spirit alive in us.  We must learn to be attuned to what God says - how He leads and nudges - by His Spirit.  It may be strange, but when we love, we are willing. Luke 19:1-10

Bret Allen | Part of being human is being self aware.  Aware of what motivates you, what compels you, what you are truly living for, what the good life is for you.  We can begin to see the answer to this question when we reflect on our life, on the decisions we make, on what satisfies us and what we try to avoid.  There are many compelling motivations we could have: fear, wealth, pleasure, fame/popularity, success, etc.  As Paul lived his life he makes the claim that what compelled him was the 'love of Christ'.  What compels you?  How can you/I be compelled by the love of Christ? 2 Corinthians 5:14-16

Dr. David Swanson | Too often, we get bound up in our past so much that we cannot embrace the future God has for us.  God actually has a memory problem.  He forgets our sins - and we have to learn to as well.  We learn, yes, but they do not define us. Jeremiah 3:31-34

Rev. Tanner Fox | The best time to plant a tree is 20 years ago. The best time to know how to experience God’s presence and peace is before a crisis. The second best time to plant a tree and to seek the presence of Jesus in our lives is right now. God has promised his presence to his people and yet scripture tells us that we must seek it, abide with him, remain in him, take his yoke up. We will look at the gift of his presence and the practice of seeking the Lord to find peace and rest for our souls! Psalm 27:4-5