Honest Relationship with God

Martin Luther once said that our thoughts about God are all too human. They're too small. This is where Psalms like Psalm 8 are such a help to us. Join us as we soak in 9 verses that give us a bigger vision of God that leads to deeper praise in our lives!

What do you do when you feel stressed out, anxious, and overwhelmed? While our tendency is often to run from reality and check out, Psalm 55 shows us that true life is found as we run to God with our hard emotions.

When James and John’s request for power and influence alienates their friends, Jesus takes this moment to teach His disciples about the nature of true greatness. True greatness is found, not in selfishness, but in service. And because He is truly great, Jesus serves His people in a way that frees them to become others-focused servants. Are you selfish or a servant?

Mere Weins, EFCA Associate International Leader (Africa), visited us and delivered a special message as part of our Pentecost Weekend celebration.

In order to enter the Kingdom of God you must receive it like a little child. What keeps us from this? Our own attempts to be good enough or find other sources of goodness to do for us what only Jesus can do for us. In this story, Jesus loves a rich man enough to press him on his idolatry and reveals why He is worth giving up every other source of salvation for.

The Pharisees try to trap Jesus by getting Him to talk about a controversial subject. In Jesus’ response, we learn about God’s heart for marriage and the new power we receive through Jesus to live into this beautiful design.

Jesus' willingness to go to the cross baffles his disciples (again). After catching his disciples arguing about who among them is the greatest, Jesus takes the opportunity to teach them more about the character of his kingdom.