Jesus identified a very specific reason for the season. It was a search and rescue mission. Not only have we been rescued by Jesus, but we’ve been recruited to join in the mission. Who are you inviting to Christmas in Lake Country?  

The reasons for Christmas isn’t just about Joy to the World and Peace on Earth. One of the reasons for Christmas is destruction. Jesus came to destroy the work of evil in our world and our lives. 

The reason for Christmas begins with us. We were dead in our sins. We didn’t just need some advice or some teaching. We needed resurrection. Jesus was born to give us a second birth.  

In today’s episode of Beyond Grateful, we’re taking a deep dive into Psalm 103, exploring it verse by verse to discover its powerful message about gratitude and praise. Whether you’re a long-time Bible reader or simply curious, this is an invitation to experience gratitude in a fresh and meaningful way. Together, we’ll uncover how gratitude can bring hope, perspective, and joy to your everyday life.

Settle in, grab a coffee, or take us along on your commute, and let’s explore this incredible passage together. Thanks for listening to the Hope Online Podcast—we’re so glad you’re here

The appropriate response to help is to express gratitude. In fact, failing to express gratitude create an inequity in a relationship that can undermine the integrity of a friendship or family dynamics. This dynamic is also true in our relationship with God. In the story of the Ten Lepers, we see how expressing thanks to God is critical for a healthy faith in God.  

This is our third biggest weekend of the year! We are going to raise as much money as we can to support our partner's charities in Southeastern, WI. Why? Because on our own we can’t do much, but together we can make a difference and give hope to those in need right here in our own community.

There’s a common habit that is destroying American families and communities. They’re being destroyed through words of gossip and slander. This Sunday we will see why God reserves the harshest judgement for gossips and slanderers. More importantly, we will unmask the self-deceptions that cause us to justify gossip and replace it with words that that build community

There’s a common habit that is destroying American families and communities. They’re being destroyed through words of gossip and slander. This Sunday we will see why God reserves the harshest judgement for gossips and slanderers. More importantly, we will unmask the self-deceptions that cause us to justify gossip and replace them with words that build community.  

“Don’t judge me” is a popular phrase. Yet people continually pass judgment on one another. We judge people for their politics, their competence, their appearance, their maturity, and – well, pretty much anything. This judgmental attitude is dividing people. Jesus had something to say about this. He didn’t tell us not to judge others. He told us that you will be judged by the same standard that you judge others. How do you want to be judged? You probably want to be judged NOT. In this message, we’ll learn a new filter to use before passing judgment on others.  

Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never hurt me. It's cute, but it’s not true. Words have power - power to build - power to destroy. Words shape reality. The words spoken to you have shaped you in both healthy and unhealthy ways. Words weigh way more than we think they should or do.  Since words are so powerful, we will begin to discover how to use our words to make a difference, not a point.  

Have you ever had a moment where your brain caught up with your words – three seconds after they left your lips?  Why do we say the dumb things we sometimes say?  It happens because there is a direct conduit from your heart to your mouth. Sometimes, the things that you believe, think, and feel in your heart get out of your mouth before your brain has a chance to filter them. Your words are the window to your heart. As we begin this series, we will learn about the importance of paying attention to your words. What story are your words telling?