Jesus presents us with a profound command: love your enemies. This kind of love doesn’t come naturally, and it almost seems impossible. Yet love is a journey, and we can grow into people of love simply by taking our first step.
Jesus told us to love our neighbors as ourselves, not more than ourselves. If we do not learn to love ourselves, we will struggle to love other people and to expand the circle beyond the people who are already inside so that they might experience the life-changing love of Jesus.
Jesus went headfirst into situations that other people intentionally avoided. Some might even consider Jesus’ actions reckless. The Reckless Love series begins an exciting journey of having God move us from where we were in 2024 to who we can become in 2025. Our goal is to “be love” to those around us wherever we go and in whatever season we may find ourselves.
A new year brings a new opportunity for things to be different, yet we often pursue meaning and joy from things that cannot deliver. In 2025, let go of the pursuits that can't give life and seek the Jesus, the one who came so that we might have life and have it abundantly.
Jesus came to bring light into darkness. Today, we celebrate that the light has come into the world, and the darkness cannot overcome it! Merry Christmas!
As Americans prepare to set a record for Christmas spending, the Christmas story reminds us that Jesus was born into a situation of suffering and humility. Jesus invites us to join his work of alleviating suffering around the world and even here at home.
When Jesus was born, the angels proclaimed good news of great joy for all people. This week, Pastor Mark shares how we can experience this great joy in our lives today.
Most of us try to act like we have it all together. We become experts at denying and disguising our brokenness to others and even ourselves. The Christmas story shows us that Jesus comes to us in our brokenness in order to transform and heal us.
In a world where darkness is so often overwhelming, the season of Advent reminds us that Jesus comes as a light to drown out the darkness.
The three enemies of the “immeasurably more” life Jesus has for us are control, comparison, and competition. If we can let go of these, trust God, and choose generosity, we can receive the life God offers us.
