We all have two columns in our minds: one for WINS and another for LOSSES. When you think about this past year you’d be able to put lots of things into one of those two categories: relationships, your health, your finances, emotional and mental health, etc. This kind of list …

There is power in focus. It’s why people make New Year’s resolutions — to FOCUS their energies on things that need attention. Today Pastor Tim shares three areas of focus for SM4 in 2023: Prayer, God’s Word (including our new 260 Journals), and the development and release of Leadership. Dive …

We bring many expectations into our relationship with Jesus. Today, Pastor Gary shares from the Christmas story how to deal with these different expectations. As we do, God will show up and prove his promises true.

Much of life is spent in the “waiting room,” living in anticipation of receiving what God has promised — but it’s not here yet. We’re still waiting. Why would God make us linger and not immediately provide us what’s been promised? That’s what we’re discovering today through the Christmas story …

Would it surprise you that Jesus will send you into the middle of trouble? But take courage – He will meet you there as well. That’s what we discover in the story of Jesus walking on the water. It’s where He joins His friends who were in deep trouble.

Psalm One presents a vivid picture of two types of people, the choices that they make, and the destinations they reach. Our key thought for this week will be the delight the righteous man has in reading, meditating, and applying the truths of Scripture, and the blessing that brings into …

There are many times when we get caught up or stuck in a place that we do not understand as we learn and explore more about God and His word. And often times when we get stuck, we choose to stay stuck because we do not want to ask questions. …

Have you ever had a “critical error” pop up on your computer? No fun. It can totally shut you down. As frustrating as they are, what’s even worse are critical errors in our lives. And they can happen all too often in the areas of our faith. Today we’re looking …

So many things in life are “gray areas” — things about which good people (even Jesus-following people) have different opinions. How can we follow Jesus when the right answer isn’t immediately clear? In Romans 14, Paul gives us four important lessons about navigating life through these gray areas while pleasing …

Have you ever thought: “I can’t share my love of Jesus with a friend. I just wouldn’t know what to say. I haven’t learned enough Scripture.” Those are pretty normal thoughts. But what we’re learning is that we can always share what we’ve experienced — and we don’t need to …