Carve out some time this week to talk to God. Need a starting point? Utilize the Examen Prayer as you reflect on what's behind you and move toward what's ahead. Ask God what he wants you to pay attention to as you surrender to him.

We can learn a great deal from the Nativity scenes we display around our homes each year. Check out Eddie's Christmas at West Side message to learn more and to be reminded -- from the very beginning, Jesus has been for EVERYONE.

Ever feel like you didn't fit in at church? Check out Sunday's message and hear this – you don't have to fit in because you already belong. Jesus loves his church and wants YOU to be a part of it. After all, Jesus never said you could follow Him without the church.

Jesus never said, “If you’re good enough – if you try again and get it right this time – God will save you.” If you’re tempted to believe you have to earn or perform your way to heaven, check out Sunday’s message and think again. You don’t have to TRY. You just have to RELY on Jesus.  

If you think Jesus taught that God just wants you to be happy, think again. Check out Sunday’s message and be reminded that following our hearts and chasing happiness doesn’t equal wise decision-making or good theology. TRUE happiness is only found in following and chasing one thing: Jesus.

We’re the UNITED States of America, but we’re sure not living up to our name these days. As we roll into election week, keep your wits about you, be humble and gentle, and aim for unity in the face of divisiveness. It’s not just a nicety. It’s the Jesus-way of living.  

Republican. Democrat. Right. Left. We’ve been suckered into believing that only ONE side, ONE ideology can be right (and naturally, it’s OUR side, of course!). But what if we’ve got it all wrong, and the other side isn’t ALL WRONG or ALL BAD? Check out Sunday’s message and learn to approach today’s scathing political discourse from a higher way of thinking and behaving.

When political ideologies clash and election rhetoric gets heated, it’s crucial for followers of Jesus to remember WHO we are and WHOSE we are. Need a reminder about what matters MOST in the midst of this contentious election cycle? Check out Sunday’s important and timely message.

When it comes to money, we’ve been tricked into believing that enough is never enough. It’s a dangerous mindset, and it’s time to flip our thinking. Check out Sunday’s message and find contentment in the One who gives you everything you need. 

People are quick to equate good leadership with position and power. But in Jesus’ leadership model, those things are secondary. Check out Sunday’s message and lead humbly in any environment through servant leadership.