Pastor Leah Klingseis compares Jesus’ parable of the wise and foolish builders to the security gained from a financial emergency fund, showing how consistent obedience to Jesus forms an unshakable life. When we practice His words, life’s storms become less destabilizing and more manageable.

Pastor Jesus Arriaga urges us to live intentionally under God’s will, saying yes to His promptings today rather than postponing obedience. He highlights simple, immediate acts like encouragement, praying with someone now, and meeting practical needs.

Pastor Dru Rodriguez urges us to hear and obey God by embracing both Scripture and the Holy Spirit—reading the Word while inviting the Spirit to soften our hearts. He encourages sitting with the Bible, listening for God’s nudges, and recording moments when God speaks.

Worship Leader Taylor Cummings reads Psalm 85, asking God to revive His people with mercy, salvation, and peace. He prays that we would be the generation who seeks God’s face, echoing Psalm 24.

Worship Coordinator Kristin Groene reflects on God’s initiating love in Christ and calls us to mirror Jesus’ teaching by loving even difficult people. She reminds us that as we abide in God, the Spirit grows the character needed to love well.

Global Outreach Director Marissa Armit urges us to build rhythms of prayer and Scripture meditation now, using Joshua’s faithful obedience as a model for facing inevitable change and trials from a place of preparedness.

Pastor Kelly Soiles shows how Psalm 1:2–3 reframes joy from a moving finish line to a rooted life in God’s Word, producing steady fruit and peace in every season. She encourages simple, daily practices with Scripture that shape character over credentials.

Pastor Dru Rodriguez recalls how, as a preteen, fear muted his worship voice, and how God brought a long-buried memory to light to heal that wound. He urges stepping into God-given gifts with courage, trusting the Spirit’s power, love, and self-control.

Worship Leader Taylor Cummings reflects on how trees with deep roots picture a life firmly trusting God—drawing from His life-giving source and bearing fruit in every season. Rooted in His love, unseen depth produces visible, enduring fruit.

Assistant Discipleship Pastor Heather Jarvie reflects on Psalm 23 and Romans 8, reminding us that even in seasons of suffering and uncertainty, God’s goodness, mercy, and unfailing love are pursuing us. We are not spared hardship, yet in Christ we are more than conquerors.