Alt Right? Alt Left?–And Jesus
We live in polarizing and controversial times. Race riots make the news, Google and Facebook are accused of suppressing speech and certain voices they disagree with, there’s the controversial sex-ed curriculum debate, ‘identity politics’ is...
Is the point of life to be a good person?
Is the point of life to be a good person? That’s certainly what a lot of people think. And it’s not like there isn’t SOME truth in that statement—there is. But it certainly isn’t the...
Are followers of Jesus supposed to have it all together?
Are followers of Jesus supposed to “have it all together”? That was today’s question as a part of our latest teaching series: “Oops! – Half-truths we believe, how they hurt us, and how biblical truth...
God loves you as you are, but…
Have you ever tried to go somewhere with only half a map? Have you ever tried to assemble a BBQ with basic picture prompts but instructions that were in a different language? Have you ever...
Righting Wrongs
Sometimes there’s something hold you back. Holding you back from moving forward in your life with a greater sense of mental freedom, of peace of mind, and of personal integrity. Quite often that “something holding...
No Eraser
Who do we become when life gets hard? No matter how you answer, it think we can all agree that difficult circumstances shape us. Sometimes in a good way, and sometimes in a not-so-good way....
Sponge — Seeking, seeing and absorbing God in your daily thoughts
“Matthew, I just don’t always feel connected to God in my daily life.” I often hear some version of this statement. And do you want to know the truth? If that’s an experience you can...
God Doesn’t Give You More Than You Can Handle — Really?
“Hey, I know you’re going through a tough time right now, but don’t worry. God won’t give you more than you can handle.” “Um… thanks?” ‘God won’t give you more than you can handle’ is...
Less Is More
Welcome to the world of Bigger-Better-More! “You want it! You deserve it! Go for it!” (Even if you can’t afford it.) It’s easy to get sucked in, isn’t it? But unfortunately, drinking the Kool-Aid of...
Tirritated
Do you ever get tired? Do you ever get irritated? Put them together and you’re “Tirritated”! Yup, I just made up a word. But it makes sense, doesn’t it? Life can get complicated and overwhelming....