November 14, 2021 - Does what I do during the week matter to God?

Often we find ourselves attending church, feeling rejuvenated, and then begin our week as if only Sunday matters. We become submarine Christinas only surfacing once a week on Sunday morning only sink below again as we go through our week. Is this okay? What does the Bible say about being a Sunday Christian?

What is the Day of The Lord? - November 7, 2021

In the Old Testament, Joel foretells swarms of locus and catastrophic disasters followed by the restoration of God's people. But when will this happen? Has it already happened? And who are God's people?

October 31, 2021 - Will the Gospel change me?

Joel 1:2-4

Often we fall into a cycle of sin, and we can become weighed down by this when we forget to turn to God. In the Bible, we see the prophet Joel urging us to repentance and pleading with us to let God change us with His Gospel. God desires to see us repent from our sin and turn to him. 

Build Disciple Making Friendships - October 31, 2021

An Unfamiliar Place - October 24, 2021

As we walk in the direction that Jesus has called us, we begin to form an idea of how our destination might be. But what do we do when our destination looks different than what we expected? As we move forward the result may not be as we expect, but we can stand firm that Jesus is still with us. We continue to take courage in the truth that Jesus is in control.  

October 18, 2021 - What is God's wrath?

We have a clear view of God's wrath in Hosea, defined as a lion or a  leopard lurking along the way.  So what are we to do? We are to run to God and into his forgiveness and love. With a repentant heart, we are ransomed back to God in his love and set on the patch to flourish. 

October 10, 2021 - How do we create change in a lost world?
 
It is easy to live every day going through the motions and reassure yourself that everything is fine while deep down knowing something is not working. We don't see a change in our lives, we still don't know our neighbors, and we hide our faith at work. So what do we do? God says to bring all of our failures to Him and begin again. 

October 3, 2021 - Are names in the Bible important?

Have you ever heard a name and thought, "oh, I like that name." Many names used in the Bible have profound meetings, and often they are used as representations of events around them. Let's take a look at how names are used in the book of Hosea. 

What does God say about Gender Identity? - September 26, 2021

The topic of gender identity has many misconceptions believed by both society and the Church. God has called us to enter into these strenuous areas of life even if we do not have all the answers. We can show love, we can listen, and we can be present. 

What does God say about LGBTQ+? - September 19, 2021

The topic of sexual sin is surrounded by misconceptions and conversations lacking in God's grace. Often we see our LGBTQ+ neighbors seeking answers, and as Christians, we don't know how to respond. But God has called us to enter into these strenuous areas of life and show His love and His grace as we welcome in everyone He calls.