Redeemer Connects

Jesus calls us not to be spectators, but to be followers. In this final message of our series, “Growing Up in Christ: Know. Love. Follow.”, we reflect on the call to walk where Jesus walks, live as he lived, and trust Him through all things. When the first disciples dropped their nets, they left behind comfort and security to pursue something far greater—life with Jesus. As we conclude this series, we’ll consider what it means to actively follow Jesus every day, in every area of life, and how that step of faith leads to a life of purpose and transformation.

Jesus doesn’t just want our admiration—He wants our hearts. In Growing Up in Christ: Know. Love. Follow., we come this week to the heart of discipleship: love. When the risen Jesus restores Peter in John 21, His question is not about knowledge or performance, but affection: “Do you love me?” Real love for Jesus goes beyond words—it reveals itself in obedience, in service, and in a life transformed by grace. This week, we’ll explore what it means to love Jesus fully and deeply, and to let that love reshape every part of who we are.

Pastor Tim Runtsch offers a devotion titled "Pressing On to Know Jesus" based on Hosea 6:3.

What does it really mean to know Jesus? In John 10, Jesus describes Himself as the Good Shepherd who knows His sheep—and whose sheep know Him. This isn’t casual familiarity; it’s deep, relational knowledge rooted in trust, intimacy, and love. Paul echoes this longing in Philippians 3, declaring that everything else in life pales in comparison to the surpassing worth of knowing Christ Jesus. To know Jesus is to hear His voice, walk in His ways, and share in both His suffering and His resurrection life. This week, we explore what it means to truly know Jesus—not just as a historical figure or spiritual idea, but as our living Shepherd, Savior, and Friend.

Pastor Tim Runtsch offers a devotion title, "Growing Like a Tree" based on Jeremiah 17:7-8.

As the school year ramps up and schedules get hectic, our attention is pulled in a hundred directions. It’s easy for Jesus to get squeezed out by sports, assignments, work demands, and screens. But He gently reminds us that only one thing is needed. In this message, we’ll explore what it means to reset our focus—not just as individuals, but as families—with Jesus at the center of everything.

In this devotion based on Luke 10:38-42, Pastor Tim offers some thoughts about the "One Thing" that is most important.

As the school year ramps up and schedules get hectic, our attention is pulled in a hundred directions. It’s easy for Jesus to get squeezed out by sports, assignments, work demands, and screens. But He gently reminds us that only one thing is needed. In this message, we’ll explore what it means to reset our focus—not just as individuals, but as families—with Jesus at the center of everything.

In this devotion, Pastor Tim offers thoughts about how "Subtraction and Addition" can help us in our life with Christ. The devotion is based on Psalm 46:10.

As a new school year begins, families often feel like they’re jumping onto a treadmill at full speed—juggling school schedules, sports, rehearsals, and responsibilities. But in the middle of the rush, Jesus offers a different way: a rhythm shaped by grace, rest, and purpose. In week one of our two-part series, Reset: Starting Fresh with Jesus at the Center, we’ll explore Jesus’ invitation in Matthew 11 to find rest in Him and Romans 12’s call to live with renewed minds and transformed priorities. Join us for “Reset Your Rhythm” as we learn how to begin this fall not in frantic motion, but in step with Jesus—together as individuals, families, and a church.