Our life in Christ is never for show, for selfishness, or for harm. This week, Jesus in His Own Words teaches us how to pray, how to fast, and what God really expects when we help others.
Our anger is nothing more than our wounded ego, our not getting our way or what we want. And this is where Jesus comes in and has the answers to…
Pastor Mark begins a new sermon series, “Jesus in His Own Words,” which teaches from the Sermon on the Mount. There we find that we are invited to be a…
Christ is risen! Christ is risen indeed! Today we celebrate the resurrection of Jesus and the gift of salvation that we have received.
After we push out a lot of adrenaline preaching, performing, taking a test, having a tough talk or coaching session, after enjoying a thrilling sporting event, what comes next is…
A stressful lifestyle, being overworked, under-challenged, time pressure, caring for an ill relative, and unresolved conflicts with colleagues all contribute to stress and possible burnout. Any extreme commitment that results in neglecting your own needs, may lead to burnout. This week Pastor Mark helps us understand how to overcome burnout, and how to live today so that we can thrive tomorrow.
In his book, "Didn't See It Coming," pastor Carey Nieuwhof writes, "Pride will cost you friendships, intimacy, respect, lost opportunities, rest, peace of mind, wisdom, and even money." In this…
Lack of character kills careers, shatters families, and ruins friendships. Character matters because you bring who you are into everything you do. When we open ourselves to the love of Jesus, we can become the kind of people who bring goodness every place we go.
As we age, it’s easy to become cynical, but cynicism is a choice. Instead of giving in to cynicism, we can choose to hold on to hope.
It’s possible to grow up physically while remaining a child emotionally and spiritually, but God invites us to achieve adulthood so that we can experience a life of wisdom and joy.
