Grace is the church’s great distinctive. It’s the one thing the world cannot duplicate and the one thing it craves above all else–for only grace can bring hope and transformation to a fallen world. Check out … Transformative Grace Read More »

A discussion on what Biblical community should look like, why it can be hard, why we need it, and how to make it happen. Check out this week’s message as we take a look at part … Biblical Community Read More »

Of all the feasts that the Jews observed in the Old Testament, the Feast of Purim is one not instituted by God. It was initiated by God’s people as an annual reminder of His deliverance … Deliverance and Celebration (Esther 9 and 10) Read More »

It has been said that, “Boldness isn’t something you’re born with; you either choose it or you don’t.”  Nowhere is this more evident than in the book of Esther. Mordecai and Esther were real-life examples … Bold Faith Changes Everything (Esther 8) Read More »

To wear a mask or not wear a mask?  To defy government or submit?  Take part in online service or be present in person?  What to do when I don’t agree?  How to handle my … Honoring God in Difficulty Read More »

Patient courage and prideful cowardice earn rightful outcomes for two characters in this key moment in the book of Esther. Check out the message from this past Sunday as we look at Esther 7. 

They say, “pride comes before a fall.” The actual quotation comes from Proverbs 16:18. “Pride goes before destruction, a haughty spirit before a fall.” When it comes to Haman the Horrible, no truer words were … An Unexpected Turn of Events (Esther 6) Read More »

In 1521, Martin Luther dared to defy the Roman Catholic Church by nailing his 95 Theses to the church door in Wittenberg. He was later put on trial for his statements and beliefs. Here is … A Faith That Risks (Esther 5) Read More »

The book of Esther, as well as the rest of Scripture, makes it clear that God has a plan for each of our lives, a purpose for our being, and a unique role for us … For Such a Time as This Read More »

Sometimes it seems as though our world has gone crazy… check out this past Sunday’s message about rediscovering God’s Perspective and Sovereignty.