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When Power Kneels to Serve

Before I begin, I want to name what we’re carrying into this moment. Our nation launched military strikes on Iran Saturday, and the attacks continue this morning. Iran is striking back. People are dying. The news keeps unfolding even as we sit here. We bring our fear, our anger, our grief, our questions into this […]

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From Darkness to Light: A Journey of Faith

You’re looking right at it, and you can’t see it. It happens in the kitchen when you’re searching for the mustard. Your spouse says, “It’s right there.” You stare at the refrigerator shelf, scanning back and forth. Nothing. They reach past you and pull it out—right in front of your face the whole time. How […]

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Trusting God Through Uncertainty: A Journey of Faith

Tonight, millions of people will watch Super Bowl 60. The Patriots and the Seahawks will face off for the second time on this stage—a rematch eleven years in the making. At some point a quarterback will drop back, read the defense, and throw the ball to a spot before his receiver gets there. He’ll trust […]

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What the Babylonian Exiles Teach Us About Justice Today

We just heard Brad and Diane share incredible news: $420,328 in First Fruits giving toward Tomorrow First. Take that in for a moment. That number represents more than money—it demonstrates faith in action. You’re investing in future generations you may never meet, trusting that God transforms present resources into lasting blessings. This is what happens […]

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Bridging Divides: Lessons from the Rich Man and Lazarus

Have you noticed how this time of year plays tricks with our expectations? One day teases us with spring warmth, the next reminds us winter hasn’t quite finished. With April Fool’s Day just around the corner, we’re reminded how easily we can be fooled by appearances. Have you experienced that moment of uncertainty over the […]