Consider the Apostle Paul your new joy coach, not because he jumped from one high to the next his whole life, but because he learned that deep and lasting joy can be present even in life’s hardest moments. If it can be true for him, it can be true for you, too

God created sex and designed it to be good. But he also determined the context in which it is good for us. In a world that preaches otherwise, let’s trust and follow God when it comes to our sexual lives – and let’s trust that his grace is sufficient to bring healing and hope when we have strayed outside the boundaries of his plan.

It’s an election year that promises to bring fear, anxiety and outrage for many. Rather than become enmeshed in the chaos, Jesus calls his Church to experience it from a higher place -- through the lens of his lasting kingdom. Let’s rise above the fray in this political season and bring Jesus’ calming peace to the political storm.  

When it comes to TRUTH, it’s all about the source. Don’t expect to find it in your feelings, through culture or by way of celebrity musings. Truth has always had a singular, reliable source – Jesus. Discover the Way, the Truth and the Life in him. 

It’s time to celebrate! 147 people said goodbye to yesterday and welcomed NEW LIFE in Jesus through baptism today! The old is gone, the new is here! As you praise God for working in the hearts of so many, ask him to move in others who have yet to surrender their lives to Jesus in this most important way!

True, genuine love involves making a conscious choice to do and say what is right, even when it is difficult. Let's let God's Word and Jesus' example challenge us with what it really means to live a life of love. 

We live in a “get-even” society where vengeance and retaliation are encouraged and celebrated over forgiveness. The latter is rarely easy, but it’s the only way to move toward resolve and healing. Love keeps no record of wrong, so ask God to help you forgive others as he has forgiven you. 

Insisting on my own way, prioritizing my preferences, and seeking my well-being over others’ does not exemplify the life of love God calls us to in 1 Corinthians. Love is, after all, patient and kind. It’s not jealous or boastful or proud or rude. And it certainly does not demand its own way.

Humility is not just a compelling character trait. It’s a life-giving gift we offer to those we love. Watch last Sunday’s message and realize that the greatest pathway to your own joy is to look out for the interests of others.

Do you find yourself feeling jealous of others? Maybe it only comes up every once in a while. But maybe your jealousy happens more often. And just maybe, it's become toxic. Whether you struggle with jealousy often or occasionally, Jake's message will help you grow in your love for others.