“Joy That Holds: Peace vs. Worry ”

When I was a kid, I had some pretty real (to me at the time) fears that may or may not have been heavily influenced by Saturday morning cartoons. Quicksand. The Bermuda Triangle. They may or may not have been heavily influenced by ‘Saturday morning...

“Joy That Holds: Know Christ”

Have you ever put together a résumé? There’s something a little daunting about it. You’re taking everything you’ve done, accomplished, learned, and achieved and putting it on paper to answer one basic question: “Am I worth something to you?” The problem is that we can...

“Joy That Holds: Unity in Humility”

Who is the most important person in the room? We probably know the answer we’re supposed to give: others. But if we’re honest, our hearts often want to answer: me. We want our preferences, our opinions, our needs, our comfort, and our way. And when...

“Joy That Holds: Joy in Suffering”

What if the way we see eternity completely changed the way we see today? Most of us naturally evaluate our lives by what is happening right now. When things are going well, we feel good. When circumstances become difficult, our joy can quickly disappear. Suffering,...

“What Is Gods Law For?”

What is the purpose of God’s Law? For many Christians, the Law can feel like a list of rules—a long collection of things God expects us to do if we want to be good Christians. And if that’s all we think the Law is, we can easily fall into one of two traps:...

“Love That Looks Like Jesus”

This Sunday, we’re taking worship outside where we’ll be looking at a passage of Scripture that paints a beautiful picture of what the Christian life looks like when Christ’s love becomes visible in us. Romans 12 describes a life marked by genuine love, devotion...