Terraforma Church

It is the most natural and predictable human behavior: seek your own advantage. Seek your own comfort. But Jesus asks this controversial question: what if me first is a recipe to finish last?

The most dangerous kind of deception is the one that's almost true! You can see the intention behind the statement, but if you follow it to the logical conclusion it can eventually cause harm and confusion. How can we anchor our lives to an objective source of truth?

We conclude the Think Ahead series with a pivotal decision: commit not to quit! Finish your race.

Deciding to faithfully follow Jesus will make so many complicated decisions down the road simple. The best moment to choose faithfulness is not in the moment of temptation or crisis, but in advance with a clear head and captured heart.

Deciding ahead is the difference between occasional giving and generous living. When giving flows from a heart of gratitude and a life of discipline, it can have exponential impact for God's Kingdom.

Deciding certain things in advance saves so much time and energy later. We all want to make good decisions, but we don’t always do it! Many people intend to be healthy or intend to pray more, but intentions don't change lives—directions do. "Pre-deciding" bridges the gap between who you want to be and what you actually do. Hope alone won't change your life, but habits will. What direction are your habits taking you?

Christmas is time to celebrate the coming of Jesus into our world and into our stories. What does it mean for the infinite God to become a helpless infant? How is the humility of Jesus' birth an answer to our pride and hostility? This message is from our Christmas Eve-Eve celebration.

People often confuse situational happiness with the deep and steady joy that scripture describes. Today we talk about how the coming of Jesus brought joy to the world.

Sometimes clinging to hope feels like pushing a stone uphill. In the coming of Jesus, we have a source of hope that is patient, expectant, and alive.

How is your relationship with yourself? What if you treated yourself like you would treat a good friend, especially when you fail? What would look different if you replaced self-judgment with self-compassion?