This week we will be studying the divine paradox in Mark 8:35. Take some time and read Mark 8:27-36. What deeper truth is Jesus drawing us into?

This week we begin a new study called Divine Paradoxes. We will be examining a series of statements and teachings that Jesus and other Biblical figures made that at first appear contradictory but upon further examination are not only true but open the doorway to deeper truths about God, ourselves and our relationship with Him. Read 1 Corinthians 1:18-31 and look for the paradoxes - consider what deeper truths they reveal.

This week we consider current events and discuss how God is good even though He allows suffering in this world.

This week we close out our series in 1 Samuel with a look at the dangers of bitterness in our hearts. Take some time to read 1 Samuel 24 and 26 and examine how David refused to be bitter when he could have. In prayer and self-reflection consider if there are any roots of bitterness in your heart that need to be dealt with.

This week we examine the friends that helped David during his time as a fugitive in 1 Samuel 18:1-5 with Jonathan, 1 Samuel 22:2 with the 400 men, and 1 Samuel 25 with Abigail. Read these texts and determine how each were good friends to David. Who do you have in your life that are such friends to you? To whom are you such friends to?

This week we continue our study of 1 Samuel with an examination of Saul's final downfall. We will examine Saul's jealousy and self-centered heart and check ourselves for symptoms of these problems. Read 1 Samuel 18 (if you're feeling ambitious read all the way to chapter 31) and take some notes on Saul's jealousy and what it led him to do.

Do you like a good underdog story? Do you ever feel like the underdog? Join us this Sunday as we look at the story of David and Goliath and talk about how a simple shepherd boy was able to defeat a mighty giant.

This week we do our second annual state of the church address. Here we will recap the previous year, celebrate what God has done and look forward to what is coming in the future!

How can mankind be both Noble (aspire to greatness) and Cruel (commit such evil)? How do we even determine what is really right or really wrong? If God is our creator, and we are made in his image, what does that say about God? These are some of the questions Francis Schaffer challenges us with this week. What is the world’s answer to them? What is scripture’s answer to them? What is your answer to them?