Family is one of the greatest gifts of God, but with the blessing comes the challenge of jealousy and injustice. Joseph experienced that injustice, but the way he reacted will surprise you. God's grace taught Joseph to re-frame his life with forgiveness instead of revenge. Genesis 50:15-21. Morning Service. June 3, 2018. Austin Campus. Pastor Don Patterson. holyword.net

Everyone wants to see God. Skeptics want him to show up on the scene and prove himself. Believers want to see him make a difference in this world. Those in between think they are seeing God already but want to be sure. Jesus says, “Nobody sees God unless they are born again.” So what, exactly, does that mean? The pain, sacrifice and identity we celebrate on Memorial Day helps us understand. John 3:1-17. Pastor Daron Lindemann. May 27, 2018. holyword.net

Nicodemus sought out Jesus looking for answers about the kingdom of God. What Jesus told him both challenged him and surprised him. In this dialogue between Jesus and Nicodemus we see that the kingdom of God is full of surprises, both in how we enter, and in the God we encounter. John 3:1-17. May 27, 2018. Staff Minister Chad White. holyword.net

What in your life has become lifeless? Just like air fills balloons and breath fills lungs, the Holy Spirit breathes the forgiveness of sins and miraculous hope into you. It’s a U-turn from dead ends to new life. Ezekiel 37:1-14. Pastor Daron Lindemann. May 20, 2018

The world advertises peace as something you must find, pay or search for. Jesus’ peace is fundamentally different. His Holy Spirit offers a peace that finds and transforms you. John 14:16, 25-27. May 20, 2018. Pastor Dan Laitinen.

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Jesus can’t be a mom. And moms can’t be Jesus. So moms can do things that Jesus can’t, and Jesus can do things that moms can’t. Even the best Christian moms can confuse those two truths and get in trouble, but Jesus will never do that. Moms, Jesus loves you and your children! John 17:11-13, 19:26-27. Pastor Daron Lindemann. May 13, 2018. holyword.net

The peace a mother can give is phenomenal, but that peace pales in comparison to the peace that Christ gives. Jesus gives you peace in any and every situation. Jesus gives you peace to care for hostile souls. God give us that peace! Acts 7:54-60. May 13, 2018. Vicar Craig Wilke. holyword.net

According to a 2018 survey by health giant Cigna, Austin, TX ranks among the loneliest cities in the U.S. Individuals, especially young people, feel more isolated than ever. In the book of Ephesians God addresses our ultimate isolation. The solution to eternal relationship is His grace. The result is a renewed purpose to live not out of selfishness, but in service to others. May 10, 2018. Pastor Dan Laitinen. holyword.net

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Is the world different because of you? If there is something for us to learn from a disciple named Dorcas, it is this: your life speaks a unique love and care like no other. But you need to die first. Pastor Daron Lindemann. May 6, 2018. www.holyword.net