No one can do everything, but everyone can do something.

Application is the key to a heart becoming and remaining fertile.

Key the progress isn’t always getting more information, but applying the information you already know.

This week Pastor Rob wraps up our summer series and focuses on how we as a body of Christ can continue to grow deep and live tall in our faith and influence beyond this summer by recognizing the importance of staying connected to the Vine our true source of life Jesus Christ who provides us with what we will need to survive, grow, and reach our potential in our current landscape for His glory.

This week Pastor Rob will continue in our series entitled Rooted as we look to identify and remove any potential weeds or distractions that can come into our lives and prevent us from growing deep in our faith and reaching our full potential.

Can a garden grow without planting any seeds? Can we as a people expect to grow in our faith without the Gospel? This week Pastor Rob will discuss the importance of growing deep in our faith and living tall while understanding the importance of planting the seeds of the Gospel in order to impact the lives of the people around us. True growth happens in our lives when we are rooted in Christ and share His word to others for life change.

If you can control your thoughts; you can change your behavior. Our guest pastor Larry Paige walks us through a couple of mental "exorcises" that can produce lasting change.

Ending a relationship can be emotionally taxing, even more than we may realize. I void is left in our hearts. We may even feel devalued. We become vulnerable for “rebound relationships.” A rebound relationship is where a person enters into another relationship prematurely to escape the hurt from the previous relationship. It may be to fill an emotional void or even to prove to themselves that they still “have it.” Sometimes it’s a way of seeking person “revenge.” The greatest challenge is that the person enters the new relationship without being fully healed. Another type of rebound relationship is when a person enters a relationship not because they love the person. They realized that someone else may have been interested, so they move forward to secure companionship. Unfortunately, the person that mostly gets hurt in those situations is the new significant other.

Two people meet each other and things seem to be moving forward. There is chemistry. Hours is spent on the phone. Numerous text messages each day. Yet, the couple tend to get stuck. They find themselves in this space of ambiguity. One person is afraid to commit. They are in love, but not ready. They are interested, but need more time. They want the relationship to move forward, but they are pressing the gas pedal and breaks silmuntaneously. Even though one of the individuals are frustrated, there are still enough enjoyable elements in the relationship to prevent them from jumping ship. If a relationship is going to truly move forward, both individuals have be willing to commit with confidence that God is with them.