Most of us grew up wanting to be a superstar of some kind, whether it was an athlete, performer, or superhero. However, as we grow older, we recognize that we might be more ordinary than we thought. Yet, God wants us to know exactly how significant we are.
In this world, there is a lot of suffering. Even as Christians, we sometimes ask “Is God even in control?” In this message, Mike looks at power and how we react to suffering and how God is in control of the situation. He ends with some practical advice on how to follow God in the midst … Continue reading Suffering Happens
is a New Year, and many people are making resolutions to change their lives and make them better. In this message pastor Mike talks about how Paul viewed his life’s journey. This is about more than a resolution that means more than a few pounds lost.
So Christmas is almost over – and you may be asking, “Now what?” The shepherds of Christmas story fame actually revealed that Christmas is not the final chapter. It’s really just the beginning – so don’t stop short of encountering the Christ for yourself.
Mary was an unlikely candidate for birthing the miracle of God, but the greatest challenge she met was overcoming her fear of the unknown. What is YOUR greatest challenge right now? And how is YOUR fear of the unknown keeping you from realizing the miracle God’s promised?
When the impossible presents itself we have a Divine choice: to fearfully recoil, or to faithfully speak God’s best future into reality. Jesus’ birth story features the best supporting roles of Zechariah and Elizabeth, who mirror our present day choice to participate in God’s story with epic faith.
As if wielding some mystic power, the Christmas season calls out our deepest hopes and yearnings. We long for something – or someone – to set things right in our world. Join us as we embark on the journey towards Christmas