Who is God?
How can we know what God is like? He tells us in the Bible and shows us every day through the people and blessings around us. Even in our struggles, God reveals his love for us because he’s overflowing with grace and forgiveness, and he sent his Son, Jesus, for us!
Fake News/Real Jesus: The Satisfaction You Crave
When a “bad Samaritan” met Jesus, she was shocked by his behavior. He engaged her, confused her, and then saved her, turning her into the Bible’s most unlikely missionary. This message reminds us that Jesus is still offering the Water of Life to the most unlikely people in the most unlikely places.
I’m alive because of the Spirit
It’s not too hard to envision God the Father. In your mind you can see the Ancient of Days on his sapphire throne, timeless,…
Fake News/Real Jesus: You Must Be Born Again
Many Christians know the famous words of John 3:16. But when did Jesus speak them? And why? And to whom? This message teaches that powerful verse in the context of the powerful verses around it, reminding us of the new life that only the born again can find.
Christ > Corona
Watch the entire devotional series from this past week, as Pastor Mike shows us that, even in the midst of this coronavirus pandemic, we do not have to give in to our fears.
Fear God in the fire
Fire means serious business! Firearms aren’t toys. Getting fired changes things. “These are the commandments the Lord proclaimed in a loud voice . ….
Christ > Corona: Are You Worth Saving?
Do you ever wonder if you’re worthy of God’s love? If you wonder, just remember the remarkable story of the woman who was possessed by seven demons.
Christ > Corona: Where’s Jesus?
How do you know you’re not alone in the middle of this coronavirus pandemic?
Christ > Corona: Your Fears Don’t Stand a Chance
What are you most worried about during this coronavirus pandemic? Whatever it is, you can confront this fear—but not by yourself.
Fake News/Real Jesus: Turning the Church Upside Down
Jesus turns the church upside down . . . in order to keep the church right side up. In an age when greed, sin, secrecy, and scandal have driven people away from church, Jesus is passionate about protecting the places where his resurrection is proclaimed.
God loves big cities
Perhaps it’s my imagination, but among my circle of friends, those planning for retirement seem to have a fondness for country living. When I…
Last word
You and I live in a world of dual causality, i.e., things happen both by human agency and by God’s direct working. Did you…
Fake News/Real Jesus: Finding Joy in the Unexpected
Jesus’ first ever miracle was making 150 gallons of alcohol! Turning water into wine was not only proof of Jesus’ identity as God but also a reminder that God’s great goal for our lives is joy, to celebrate in his presence by the miraculous work of his Son, Jesus.