The Bible can be beautiful, comforting, challenging—and sometimes deeply troubling. For many of us, the questions we have about Scripture aren’t trivial. What does it mean to say the Bible is inspired? Why does God sometimes seem so different in the Old Testament than in Jesus? What do we do with passages that seem violent, contradictory, or simply wrong?
Read MoreSometimes what gets in the way of God isn't God. It's an idea about God. Maybe it's something we inherited. Something somebody told us. Something we pieced together along the way. And sometimes losing faith in that version of God isn't the end of faith. It might actually be where a deeper faith begins.
Read MoreChurch isn't something a few people do while everybody else watches. This is ours. We all have a part to play.
Read MoreHoly work usually starts with holy disruption.
We tend to imagine that making a difference begins with having a plan, discovering a calling, or finding the perfect place to serve. But sometimes it begins much more simply: we see something we weren't prepared to see.
Read MoreOn Sunday we looked at the story of Jesus healing a man who had been unable to move forward for 38 years.
Read MoreOn Sunday we talked about our complicated relationship with the church.
Read MoreThis Sunday we challenged one of our culture's biggest assumptions: that becoming rich is simply a matter of making more money.
Read MoreOn Sunday we explored the kind of hope that doesn't disappear when life gets difficult.
Read MoreThis Sunday we were reminded that one of the greatest challenges to our spiritual lives isn't necessarily that we're doing bad things—it's that we're moving too fast.
Read MoreThis Sunday we stepped into one of Jesus' most unsettling parables: the workers in the
vineyard.
This Sunday we explored one of the most overlooked moments in the story of Jesus: the Ascension.
Read MoreThis Sunday we explored one of Jesus' most well-known parables—the Parable of the Talents.
Read MoreThis week we concluded our A Beautiful Life series by exploring Jesus' final beatitude:
"Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of
heaven."
This week we explored Jesus' words:
"Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God."
Read MoreThis week we explored Jesus' words:
"Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God."
Read MoreThis week we explored Jesus' words:
"Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy."
Mercy is more than simply not punishing someone. Mercy is extravagant kindness that goes beyond what is required, especially toward someone in need. It is kindness that refuses to keep score.
Read MoreThis week we explored the fourth Beatitude: “Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled.” — Matthew 5:6
Read MoreThis week we explored one of the most surprising Beatitudes from Jesus: “Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.” — Matthew 5:4
Read MoreWe all want a beautiful life. A life that feels full, meaningful, and grounded. But Jesus opens his most famous teaching in a way that feels…unexpected.
Read MoreOn the mountain, everything becomes clear. Jesus is transfigured—his glory revealed—and suddenly Moses and Elijah appear, representing the Law and the Prophets. The entire story of Scripture is standing there with him. And then the voice of God breaks through: “This is my Son, whom I have chosen; listen to him.”
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