A drawing from Pastor Adam Baker on the sorrow of Jesus. Jesus wept because Jesus mourned.When his dear friend died and he arrived too late to stop it, Jesus’ tears flowed freely, joining those of Lazarus’ sisters and other friends. Although he would be known as ‘the water of life,’ Jesus still experienced death as any other human being often does: starkly, with the weight of grief and loss weighi...  Read More

WelcomeHello and welcome to the first week of a new series, Emotional Rollercoaster. In this series, we will explore the ups, downs, corkscrews, and the 360-degree loops of the emotions we experience daily. Emotions can be described as the raw, physiological responses we have to the world around us such as being happy or sad. This life of ours can lead to a full and deep spectrum of emotions and k...  Read More

Watch this video from Pastor Andy Bryan discussing the importance of knowing where we stop and our neighbors start. Matthew 4:1-11 (CEB)Temptation of Jesus4 Then the Spirit led Jesus up into the wilderness so that the devil might tempt him. 2 After Jesus had fasted for forty days and forty nights, he was starving. 3 The tempter came to him and said, “Since you are God’s Son, command these stones t...  Read More

You may not know this, but Pastor Charity on our staff is a champion of Emotional Intelligence, which is simply the ability to name and manage your feelings. In fact, if you come to my office, you will see a sticker on my desk of an Emotions Wheel. It is a diagram with several feelings listed, along with characteristics of that feeling, and what you can do with that emotion. Our Wellness Ministry ...  Read More

Watch this video from Elizabeth Hogan (Director of Gathering Kids) discussing the importance of courage and connection. Matthew 4:1-11 (CEB)Temptation of Jesus4 Then the Spirit led Jesus up into the wilderness so that the devil might tempt him. 2 After Jesus had fasted for forty days and forty nights, he was starving. 3 The tempter came to him and said, “Since you are God’s Son, command these ston...  Read More

Watch this video from Pastor Aaron, which asks the question, what does it look like to follow the Spirit through our own discomfort? Matthew 4:1-11 (CEB)Temptation of Jesus4 Then the Spirit led Jesus up into the wilderness so that the devil might tempt him. 2 After Jesus had fasted for forty days and forty nights, he was starving. 3 The tempter came to him and said, “Since you are God’s Son, comma...  Read More