As Christmas (Without the Crazy) continues, we learn that joy isn’t waiting for us at the end of the road—it’s found along the way. In Isaiah 35:1-10, deserts burst into bloom and weary travelers sing for joy as they journey home. Jesus tells John’s disciples that the blind see and the lame walk—God’s joy is already breaking into our world. Even in weary seasons, joy grows when we walk with the One who goes before us.

Pastor Tim offers a devotion on the O Antiphon for Advent that is a cry to God for wisdom from on high. The devotion is based 1 Corinthians 1:18-30.

The second week of Christmas (Without the Crazy) invites us to step out of December’s clamor and into God’s calm. In Isaiah 11:1-10, a shoot springs from the stump of Jesse and ushers in a peace so complete that wolves and lambs live side by side. John the Baptist’s voice echoes that same peace, crying out in the wilderness to prepare the way of the Lord. True peace begins not in perfect circumstances, but when we quiet our hearts to hear God’s voice above the noise.

Pastor Tim offers an Advent devotion titled, "Oh Come, Oh Come, Emmanuel" based on Matthew 1:23.

On Christ the King Sunday, we conclude our Entrusted series by focusing on wise stewardship. In the Parable of the Talents (Matthew 25:14–30), Jesus tells of servants entrusted with resources to manage until the master’s return. One was faithful, one was fearful, and the King held them accountable. Stewardship is not just about money—it’s about how we live all of life under Christ’s reign, managing what he has entrusted for his glory and the good of others. Come, rejoice in Christ our King!

In week two of our Entrusted series, we turn from giving generously to the question of saving responsibly. Jesus’ Parable of the Rich Fool (Luke 12:13–21) warns us about the dangers of stockpiling treasures for ourselves while forgetting to be “rich toward God.” Responsible saving is not about hoarding out of fear, but about preparing wisely for tomorrow while resting in the daily provision of a faithful God

Pastor Tim Runtsch offers a devotion titled, "The Paradox of Generosity" based on the wisdom of Proverbs 11:24-25.

We begin our Entrusted series by looking at generosity through the eyes of a widow who gave two small coins in Luke 21:1–4. Jesus said she gave more than all the wealthy, because she entrusted everything she had to God. In the same way, we are called to give generously, not from surplus or fear, but from trust in the God who has already given us all things in Christ. Join us for week 1 of our Entrusted series.

Pastor Tim offers a devotion on the final two verses of the book of James. The devotion is titled, "Looking Out for One Another" and is based on James 5:19-20.

The saints who have gone before us endured hardship, loss, and persecution—yet they clung to the promises of God. James calls us to the same patient steadfastness, pointing to the prophets and saints as examples of perseverance. Jesus, in the Beatitudes, assures us that those who are poor in spirit, meek, merciful, and even persecuted are blessed, for the kingdom of heaven is theirs. Our waiting is not empty; it is filled with hope, because the Lord is coming to make all things new. Join us for our sermon, “Patience and Perseverance.”