One of the most encouraging and fortifying truths of Christianity is that God is sovereign. He has the power and right to do as he pleases. A right understanding of that doctrine has strengthened Christians for centuries and fueled some of the most risk-taking, global mission ventures in history. A wrong understanding of that doctrine has led to apathy, arrogance, and even abuse. We have to get it right! Paul gives us some “Rules of Engagement” in Romans 9. Join us this Sunday for more of “God’s Sovereign Plan.”

God is a Reconciler. He is on a mission to cleanse and heal the world. To forgive and restore people who have sinned against Him. But He doesn't take on this task alone. He has invited us to join in. If you are a believer in Jesus, then God has given you this job. It sounds intimidating. Impossible even. So how do we do it? Join us on Sunday to see how the Lord gives us compelled hearts, conscious minds, and capable mouths to share His good news.

What will people say about you when you’re gone? Will your eulogy be an inspiration to others—or a warning? We’re all building a legacy, whether we realize it or not. What will your legacy be? When Paul wrote “Whatever was written in former days was written for our instruction,” he was talking about the Old Testament. Loads of instruction is waiting there for us to learn from. Join us at GraceLife this Sunday as we bring in the New Year Sunday with some time in the OT! “Building a Legacy.”

Darkness. That’s a heavy word. It’s often associated with being cold, alone, and afraid. To be in the dark is to be separated, vulnerable, and in danger. Without light, we stumble around blindly. We’re directionless, and unless the darkness lifts, we’re in trouble. Humans need light to thrive. That’s why darkness is a spiritual metaphor in the Bible for separation from God. When speaking about his mission, Jesus announced “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will not walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.” Christmas is about our rescue from the darkness. Join us this Christmas at GraceLife for a special service @ 10am. “The Light of the Whole World.”

Christmas is not so merry for some. It marks the end of a weary and joyless year. A year of agonizing waiting: chronic sickness to improve, a lonely and broken heart to heal, a relationship to mend, that destructive habit to disappear, or just better news. That’s why Christmas should resonate with us. It’s God’s answer to our deepest, most agonizing wait. It’s the arrival of our deepest longing. What are you waiting on? Gather with us at GraceLife this week for “Waiting on Christmas.”

Hiding in plain sight. Ever heard that phrase? It’s true of the Christmas message. Seen in cards, heard in songs, even glimpsed in a holiday movie here or there—but often completely missed by those who need it most. It’s easy to decry the commercialization of Christmas, or complain about the rush of the holiday. But we often miss the message too. At Christmas, God reminds us that His ways are not our ways and invites us to look carefully at how He often works in our lives. Join us this week at GraceLife for “The Missing Message of Christmas.”