It’s been a unique experience these last few months seeing how a global pandemic impacts and changes our interactions with one another. In this season have you found yourself to be self-focused or God-focused? Pastor James Granger concludes our series studying through 1 Peter by reminding us that our salvation exists through Jesus’ suffering. When

Persecution and suffering have always been an integral part of Christianity – from Jesus’ suffering on our behalf to the worldly persecution His followers have face down through the centuries. How do you view the persecution that faces followers of Christ? Pastor Noel Jesse Heikkinen reminds us that comfort isn’t the goal, but rather chasing

As followers of Christ, we are called to declare God’s Word in our current moment both in word and deed. Are you in-tune and alert to know how to pray and care for our world right now? Pastor Noel Jesse Heikkinen challenges us to pray for the injustice around us as we orient ourselves with

The Gospel declares hope into our suffering. In your life, are you pointing to the truth and hope of the Gospel with your words and actions? Pastor Noel Jesse Heikkinen walks us through an obscure passage pointing to the simple truth that because Jesus is at the right hand of God, we can trust Him

There is pain all around us. How do you, as a follower of Christ, respond to the pain of others? Pastor Noel Jesse Heikkinen reminds us that God always sees those who are suffering and hears when the downtrodden call our for help. When we feel pain, we look to Jesus for comfort, and when

Marriage is an earthly picture of Jesus’ relationship with God the Father. How do you point to God with your posture toward marriage? Pastor Noel Jesse Heikkinen walks us through Peter’s call to married couples to submit to and lead each other in a Christ-honoring way. As we live this out, we preach a Gospel

Our governing leaders are in the spotlight more than ever right now. Do you agree or disagree with their actions? Are you encouraged or enraged by their decisions? Pastor Noel Jesse Heikkinen points us to the biblical model of submission in the midst of suffering. Just as our suffering king Jesus yielded to the authorities

Jesus is the cornerstone of our faith, the rock on which we build our lives. How does this truth inform how we view ourselves and others? Pastor Noel Jesse Heikkinen reminds us that Jesus has given us His righteousness and is building His church on us. Even though we’re scattered and unable to meet, as

There are varying opinions, dispositions, and beliefs all around us. How do you respond to someone who doesn’t align with your convictions? Pastor Noel Jesse Heikkinen reminds us that in Jesus, God has poured out grace and honor on us. It is with that same posture that followers of Jesus should be seen as the

In this crazy season, our minds can be easily distracted by current circumstances. Do you find yourself giving in to fear, worry, or doubt? Pastor Noel Jesse Heikkinen reminds us that as followers of Christ, because of the grace we’ve received through Jesus’ sacrifice, we can have joy in spite of our circumstances. View the