In the first week of our new series, Blood, Guts, and Fire, we begin a journey into one of the most mysterious books in Scripture: Leviticus. Raw and intense, Leviticus confronts us with blood and sacrifice and rituals that feel foreign to our modern sensibilities. But what if God was teaching his people that nothing in this world is disposable — not our bodies, not our relationships, not even the ordinary moments we rush past? In a world that moves fast and rarely slows down to notice what is holy, this ancient book may have something urgent and freeing to say. Join us as we step into Blood, Guts, and Fire and rediscover the beauty and weight of a life that belongs to Jesus.

Relationships are messy because we’re messy. The Psalms show the pain of relational conflict and the beauty of restored connection. By understanding ourselves and others, we can build healthier, grace-filled relationships.

If Part 1 is naming anxiety, Part 2 is developing practices to move toward peace. Scripture gives us rhythms, habits, and reframing techniques that retrain our anxious minds. 

Anxiety is the body’s alarm system, but many of us live with the alarm blaring. The Psalms normalize anxious feelings and Jesus reframes the way we relate to our worries. 

Control is often fear dressed up as strategy. We manipulate, micromanage, and grasp for outcomes because we’re anxious about uncertainty. The Psalms bring us back to trust, surrender, and honest self-reflection.

Restlessness comes from living without a clear sense of purpose, direction, or meaning. The Psalms give voice to our internal disorientation and point us toward practices that lead to groundedness and joy. 

Loneliness isn’t a modern problem; it’s a human one. Even in our hyperconnected world, people feel unseen, unknown, and isolated. The Psalms name this ache and point us toward friendship, belonging, and spiritual community. 

Joy doesn’t deny the darkness; it defies it. In this week's message, we explore the overlooked Christmas stories of Simeon and Anna to discover a kind of joy that exists alongside grief, waiting, and uncertainty — a joy anchored in Jesus rather than present circumstances. What if joy isn’t about pretending everything is fine, but choosing hope when it’s not?

What if the joy you’re craving this Christmas isn’t something new, but a re-discovery of something true? Some of the earliest followers of Jesus discovered joy by remembering the stories of God’s faithfulness that anchored them when life felt overwhelming. This week’s message is for anyone who finds themselves quietly wondering whether joy can actually break into their messy, complicated life this Christmas. 

Being a Christian means more than accepting Jesus into our lives. It’s a commitment to follow him, spend time with him, learn from him, and become like him. In the final week of this series, we're exploring how to live like a disciple of Jesus – learning how to obey everything he commands.