Most Christians take it for granted that we ought to give to our churches... but why exactly do we give? Does God want or need our gifts, talents, or resources? Join pastor Cory for a reflection on Mark 12:38-44 and Jesus' example of the humble generosity of a poor widow.

What does it mean to live faithfully in the hope of resurrection life when our current reality is often full of pain and trial? Join pastor Cory for a reflection on the hope of resurrection from 1 Peter 1.

What happens when Jesus shows up as king in our lives whether we're ready or not? Join Pastor Cory for a reflection on Jesus' triumphal entry into Jerusalem on what we now call Palm Sunday in Mark 11:1-11.

Did Jesus mean it when one needed to sell all their possessions in order to follow him and inherit eternal life? Join pastor Cory for a reflection on Mark 10:17-34, following Jesus, and a life of simple trust.

Join pastor Rudy Bocanegra for a reflection on Mark 9:14-32 and the role of prayer and belief in the kingdom of God.

The meaning of Jesus' teaching on self-denial and taking up crosses is fairly straight forward: following Jesus means inviting trial and persecution. This is an example of a simple command that is just very difficult to obey. Join pastor Cory in a reflection on what it means to deny ourselves, why it is so difficult, and why it remains good news to follow Jesus.

What do you do when your boss asks you to do something unethical, and speaking out could risk your job?

What do you do when a friend or loved one is harming themselves or others with their words or actions, but confronting them could risk severing the relationship?

What do you do when doing the right thing may mean losing everything.

In one of the more confounding events of Jesus' ministry, we see Jesus initially deny a woman's request for her daughter's healing simply because she is a Gentile. What's worse, he calls her a dog while doing it! What are we supposed to make of this? Join pastor Cory for a reflection on this difficult passage, exploring some possible options for interpretation. Which option do you think is the most compelling? Why? And how does your understanding of this passage effect the way you live out your faith in Jesus?

What would it have been like to encounter Jesus walking out to your boat upon the waves? Join Bob Trube for a reflection on Mark 6:45-42.

What situations have you waiting for hope these days? What does it look like for you to bring your longing and disappointment to Jesus? Join pastor Cory for a reflection on Mark 5:21-43 and the hope of Christ that meets us in our anxious days.