Missions and Outreach Pastor Aaron Foor reminds us of the allure of cinnamon rolls, and how the ingredients - like the Body of Christ when we serve each other - can make something really amazing. "Taste and see that the Lord is good" Psalm 34:8

Pastor Dave wraps it up with an explanation of an otherworldly key to living, an offer to see beyond things as they appear - from the other side with the peace that only Jesus can provide.

Dave's psuedo-equation representing Philipians 4 takes a turn towards gratitude, with some cautionary examples of what happens when we don't live a life of thanks.

Dave uses another 'chalk-talk' to provide an antidote to our fears and anxieties, The formula may look daunting, but it's more simple than we think - and it's been around for almost 2K years.

A signature Riverbend message: Pastor Dave does some chalk-talk and gets into the reality of 'messy grace', and some Greek - including a more expanded view of the words 'gentleness' and 'near'.

What can one of the most popular Christmas carols ever written teach us about the sacredness of the hope and anticipation? Dave examines the timeless carol "O Holy Night," and challenges us to rediscover the holiness of Christmas.

Can a Civil-War era Christmas Carol teach us about our struggles with unmet expectations, crushed hopes and the reality that bad things can happen - even to good people? Dave takes us inside a richly poetic gem to find historic and timeless answers.

We examine the meaning behind the music, the songs of Christmas, starting with an examination of the controversial lyricist of 'Joy to the World' who understood the Psalms and saw evidence of joy in all Creation.

Using the story of the Last Supper and Matthew 26:20-25, Young Adults Pastor Travis Taylor examines the struggle to live in the imperfection of our lives.

This Thanksgiving, can we be thankful for change - even when it's not we want, and especially when it's hard? Featuring original songs by Casey McPherson and arrangments by Carlton Dillard.