Does everyone see Jesus’ death the same as I do? - April 10, 2022

Every culture views the world with preconceptions based on their cultural experiences. So how does this affect the way each culture views Jesus' death on the cross? It is important for us to understand other cultures so we are able to connect with others and relay Jesus's death in a way that relates to them. 

How can Jesus help me in my weakness? - April 3, 2022

Weakness can present itself in many ways, and quite often, it presents as a physical illness or even a struggle to regain power. So what do we do? We can look to Christ in our weakness! Christ took our weakness on Himself when he died on the cross, and in turn, we received his power of the Holy Spirit.

March 20, 2022 - Why did John write 1 John?

1 John 2:12-14

John asks some difficult questions, but who was he addressing? John tells us that he's speaking to the whole church when he asks these things, and we should not shy away from these hard questions. We should lean into the growth that comes by continuing to ask ourselves difficult questions. 

Who is the Anti-Christ? - March 13, 2021 

In history, we see the label Anti-Christ mentioned in reference to political leaders and prominent individuals. Even the pope. But can we know who the Anti-Christ is?  New Testament John gives us a description of what makes an Anti-Christ, and what we as followers should do when we find an Anti-Christ. 

What do you love? - March 6, 2022

1 John 2:15-17

We all have sin and want things, not of God but point to lust, greed, and pride. We seek after our desires without seeking Christ's plan. How do we break free of this?

If I follow Jesus, will I still sin? - February 27, 2022

1 John 2
 
 If we say that we know Jesus, we will obey His word. Because we have Jesus in our lives, He gives us the freedom to become more like Him. Our lives are marked by grace and truth, perfect, pure, and holy before God because of Jesus.

I’m a sinner, am I still saved? - February 20, 2022

1 John 1:5-2:2

As believers, we are called to live like Jesus, but how is that possible when we continue to sin? We read in 1 John how Jesus is not only the standard but the advocate when we fail. 

Live in the Light - February 13, 2022
 
 1 John 1:1-4

Have you ever been so excited about something that you spent time learning about it, preparing for it, then you experience it, and it was so much better than expectations? 

John shares with us his expectations of the coming Messiah and how Jesus surpasses all expectations. 

February 6, 2022 - Is God calling us to walk in faith? 

To live like Jesus, Love like Jesus, and Go like Jesus, we have to step out in brave faith, trusting Him to lead the way.

What do you do when God's plan is different than your plan? - January 23, 2022

Often we are going about our lives when suddenly something happens, and then we are going in a completely different direction. We can find hope during these changes by looking to scripture and leaning into Jesus.