(Luke 2:41-52 & Jeremiah 33:14-16) As we explore the ballet 'the Nutcracker' we hear how difficult the in between years can be, whether as an adolescent, or as people waiting for something to change. Waiting can be hard to do, but there is a promise from God that can change everything.

Its easy to say "be grateful" and "give thanks" around Thanksgiving, but it can be hard to do, especially if things aren't going well. How do we respond to the troubles in a way that honors God? Our series on 'Collections' helps point out one memorable way to be grateful.

The things we collect say much about us. Hear how a collection of artwork blesses people and how God invites us to use everything in us to impact this world.

In this series on "Collections" we explore some of the special collections of members in the church. Hear how Bill's father delivered the milk and helped show a community what humility and service really looks like.

(1 Samuel 2:30, 2 Timothy 4:7 & Hebrews 12:1) Hear our guest preacher, Paul Semendinger, share about Doing God's will, and how sometimes it means real sacrifice. See how a man who simply ran a race, but did it in God's name helped bring dramatic change in many people's lives.

(Matthew 9:9-17 & Isaiah 55:7) Do you have a strange family member? They may feel like an outsider to your family and Jesus gives an example of how to handle the situation when he has dinner with sinners. This is the conclusion to our series on penitence and reveals what mercy looks like in this process.

(Galatians 6:1-10 & Proverbs 9:8) Ever felt like you just couldn't say what you wanted to say? Sometimes it can be funny, but other times it can lead to getting "canceled." The Apostle Paul has some thoughts on what it looks like to help set people on the right track and ultimately it all leads back to what it really means to show someone grace.

(Luke 17:1-10 & Proverbs 28:13) Many people believe we should forgive others, but that can be a struggle. Shouldn't the person repent first? Shouldn't they change their behaviors and stop hurting others before we forgive them? We'll explore a collection of Jesus' sayings on faith and forgiveness to help us try and answer the question.

(1 John 1:5-2:6 & Ezekiel 18:21) How do you know if you are right, or just plain wrong and need to repent? Finding that line can be tough to do, but the Apostle John has a simple test to reveal our need for repentance.

(Matthew 10:26-39 & Romans 12:14-21) Ever find yourself at war with another person? Sometimes sports and politics can divide us, but there is a way back from disharmony and disunity. Jesus points the way with a cryptic passage about bringing a sword (war) among families, but all is not as it seems. Jesus is advocating for a form of harmony that trumps all considerations. Hear about a way forward toward harmony in this episode.