In 1 Corinthians 1:18-25, Paul explains how the cross of Christ sets up a completely different paradigm from worldly wisdom and activity. We may know the right thing, and we may know how to do the right thing, but God also desires sincere hearts behind our actions. Our job is not to mold our own hearts but rather to be honest with ourselves, with God, and with those around us, so that the Holy Spirit can produce sincerity of heart in every area of our lives.

In 1 Corinthians 1:10-17, Paul starts his letter by correcting factionalism and division in the church. In our culture as in ancient Corinth, it is easy to let our opinions and views keep us from unity with other Christians. Paul reminds us that it is our faith in Jesus, not our theological knowledge, that keeps us unified in the body of Christ.

Do you accept where God has placed you in your life with humility? (Luke 2:8-20)

It took Mary extreme faith when being told she would give birth to Jesus. Do you have faith like Mary? (Luke 1:26-38)

When we go through challenging seasons, it can be difficult to remember and truly believe that God is good. In those seasons, our goal is to be like Abraham, who was even willing to give up his son Isaac, because he knew that God was good. When we learn to trust God and be faithful to him in hard seasons, God raises us up and gives us greater access to his abundant life.

Challenges are a natural part of a faith-filled life. When we face difficult seasons, we can look to the example set by Daniel, who remained faithful to God in Babylon and influenced kings in the process. When we walk through hard times with God, he is at work in us to prepare us for greater things to come.

Our church was founded almost 20 years ago by a group of college students who felt called to seek the presence of God together. Today, we continue their legacy of believing that, if God chooses to show his glory in our lives, we can be radically changed by his presence, and so can everyone around us. Our goal is to persevere in seeking God and to look forward with hope to what he will do in us and through us.

Are you the seed that has fallen in the thorns? Are you letting the thorns of the world taking your peace? (Matthew 13:18, John 14:27)

Are you drinking of the living water daily and being refreshed of the living water daily?

In Hebrews 4:14-16, we read that Jesus is our great high priest. He stands before the Father on our behalf, and because of his sacrifice, we are counted worthy to approach the throne of grace. When we pray, we can sit before God, receive from him, and even hear his voice, all because of what Jesus has done.