Everyone suffers. But not everyone finds hope to sustain them through their adversity. How can some people face tremendously challenging lives with peaceful resolve—and even joyful confidence—while others wilt? Here’s a hint. What you believe about your relationship to God matters during times of suffering. In fact, it matters the most when we suffer. Join us at GraceLife this week as we jump into Romans 5 to explore Suffering and Hope.

Why do Christians believe the Bible is true? Plenty of people claim it’s corrupt, full of contradictions, and cannot—should not—be trusted. Other religions have their own sacred religious texts that clearly differ with the Bible on major points of doctrine and practice. Muslims believe the Quran is true. Buddhists have the Tripitaka. Hindus cling to the Vedas. They can’t all be right, can they? What distinguishes the Christian Scriptures from other religious texts? What evidence proves their reliability? Join us this week at GraceLife for a two-part series called, Why you can trust the Bible.

We live in a world of transactions. You work…you get paid. Or, on the flip side, you pay up or you don’t get in. Nothing is free. You want access? It’s going to cost you. That interesting article you clicked on, there’s a paywall, right? That incredibly helpful app? $4.99. Extra armor on that game? Set up your Apple Pay. Nothing is free. The “wages earned” mindset has shaped our understanding of the world. That’s why the idea of getting something we didn’t earn credited to our account makes us suspicious. We smell a scam. We don’t believe it. That’s why the Gospel really is ridiculously good news. Join us on Sunday at GraceLife and hear all about it as we dig into chapter 4 of Romans.

Some people spend their entire lives wondering what God is like, but never find the answer. Jesus came to answer that question once and for all. But even still, people debate what Jesus was like. Does he understand? Is he angry? Can we approach him? For those reasons, Jesus gave us a clear and powerful description of Himself—from his own lips! He tells us what he is like and why that matters for sinners and sufferers. Will you join us this week at GraceLife as we consider “The Heart of Jesus”? Bring a friend along because for every family who gathers with us this week, we have a free gift—given by a generous donor in partnership with Crossway Publishers. Don’t miss out!

People suffer from plenty of excess. We’re overdrawn on our bank accounts, overextended in our responsibilities, and overwhelmed with life in general. But when’s the last time you heard someone complain of being “over encouraged”? :cricket: :cricket: :cricket: Exactly. Fear and pessimism have taken hold of our hearts. The glass is half empty for pretty much everyone these days. Many Christians do not know how to give or receive encouragement. Let’s change that! Join us at GraceLife this week as we discuss, “The Encouragement Crisis.”

Everyone needs renewal. It’s why we take vacations. It’s why we’re given breaks at work. It’s the reason we long for weekends. Our bodies and minds need rest. We need to be refreshed. The same is true spiritually. But it takes more than a coffee break or trip to the beach to usher in spiritual renewal

What happens to a person

What would happen if God gave you whatever you wanted, no matter how sinful and destructive your desire