In the prayer Jesus taught us to pray, there’s only one line Jesus explains further – the line about forgiveness. And Jesus adds a very big caution: withholding forgiveness places us outside of His kingdom. But forgiveness can be really hard?!?! Forgiveness does not mean forgetfulness, and forgiveness does not Read more…
Is God too busy for your ‘small’ prayer requests? A tube of makeup concealer that lasted 5 years taught me otherwise. God doesn’t just care about the big crises—he’s interested in the details of your daily life too. What might change if you started bringing ALL your needs to him Read more…
We naturally want to be kings of our own world, but Jesus taught us to pray ‘Your kingdom come, Your will be done.’ This prayer challenges us to surrender our control and recognize that prayer is responding to God, not just making requests. Jesus invites us to move from happiness-chasing Read more…
Ever wondered if you’re praying ‘correctly’? You’re not alone! Jesus’ disciples asked the same question. Discover how ‘hallowed be your name’ isn’t just fancy religious language—it’s a life-changing perspective that transforms prayer from a wishlist into an encounter with God. Pastor Nate continues our teaching series, “Teach Us to Pray.” Read more…
Feeling stuck in your prayer life? Discover how to move from uncertainty to confidence in your conversations with God. Learn practical steps to transform your daily spiritual journey and experience the power of authentic prayer. Pastor Nate kicks off our new teaching series, “Teach Us to Pray.” 🙏 What is Read more…
The journey from living behind a false self to embracing our true identity in Christ is illuminated through Peter’s story. This false self, born from fear and past wounds, drives us to hide our perceived unlovable parts. Through Peter’s restoration, we see how Jesus intentionally meets us in our places Read more…
Does it really matter that God is three-in-one? The gospel can only be true if God is triune. Gospel means “good news,” but if one person of the Trinity is not God, the gospel is not good news anymore. Pastor David, of Neighborhood Church, shares with us this morning. What Read more…
The gospel is not a story of escape to heaven, but a story of heaven’s invasion of earth in Jesus. Heaven’s invasion began with Jesus’s ministry and continues through Jesus’ presence in his followers today. One day, heaven and earth will be fully united. This understanding reshapes how we view Read more…
On this evening, we hear Pastor Amber share Luke 22-23 (from the New Living Translation), and we’re invited to listen and imagine the story afresh. Then Pastor Nate reflects on the reason for the cross. Jesus bears our sin; Jesus buries it; and Jesus leaves it in the grave. What Read more…
Through the lens of Psalm 126 and Easter’s promise, we discover that God enters our messiness, proves nothing is beyond redemption, and offers His transformative presence. Rather than requiring perfect circumstances, God invites us into relationship through simple surrender. His presence becomes the source of renewal, turning our desert experiences Read more…