How the Trinity relates to each other can shed light on how we can love others well, especially our spouses. Using verses from Ephesians 5, Gary Heim speaks practically on how to seek the best for the other.
How does God’s oneness apply to marriage? Gary Heim talks about the marriage relationship imaging God, and how we can work from hurt to harmony in our relationships.
Is it possible to be light in what can feel like the darkness of current politics? Matt Zainea uses an example from the book of Mark to discuss what it means to be light in our every day lives, and the implications in the political arena.
Caring in the midst of a pandemic can be daunting. Matt Zainea has a conversation with guests Mike Post (a health care professional) and Kevin Shuneson (an elementary teacher) to show how bringing light can happen in practical, meaningful ways.
Instead of grumbling or disputing, the church is called to be a light, especially during a pandemic. Matt Zainea explores how we can humbly move towards others with Christ as our example.
How does the Gospel influence the issue of racism? Matt Zainea and Alton Hardy explore what it looks like to think biblically and engage in our community by being light in the darkness.
Instead of grumbling or complaining, the church is called to be a light. Matt Zainea begins a new series by talking about how to think biblically about racism.
How are sloth and destruction related? Through Proverbs, Matt Zainea completes the Ashes to Beauty series by calling us to diligence in Loving God and those around us.
Baptism takes someone from false life through symbolic death into true life. Matt Zainea shares more about what the Bible says about baptism and the joy we can experience through it.
The unifying message of Colossians 3:11 was radical when first heard in the context of the early church. It is no less applicable today as we work through questions of justice and reconciliation in our country. Matt Zainea and special guest Alton Hardy talk together about the power of the Gospel to heal.
Whether you are single, dating, engaged, married, or widowed - we all struggle with lusting for things that don’t belong to us. Isaac Bronkema encourages us to find the power through Christ to break free from our love-affair with sin as he teaches from Proverbs 5 and Romans 13.
Though most commonly associated with food, gluttony takes on many forms in our lives. Matt Zainea uses Proverbs and an example from the book of Acts to invite us to moderation and gratitude instead of over-consumption.
Does choosing patience instead of anger seem impossible? By looking at the promises in Revelation, Matt Zainea shares how we can move into the rhythms of patience as an act of trust in God.
What’s going on inside when our anger rises to the surface? By looking at the Proverbs and the story of Peter’s denial, Matt Zainea unpacks choosing patience instead of wrath.
How are envy and rotting bones related? Matt Zainea explains by looking at verses from the books of Proverbs and Acts, and tells how we can move from envy (what’s next) to gratitude (who’s next).
In our brokenness, much of what we do is motivated by envy. Matt Zainea talks about how envy can rob us of the joy of gratitude by looking at a story from the book of Matthew.
What is God up to when He allows frustration and pain in our lives? Stu Quackenbush shows us how Psalm 131 can help us find true contentment.
How does Jesus’ parable of the Good Samaritan show us how to combat greed? Matt Zainea takes another look at how trust in God can move us from Greed to Charity.
How do you view your life? Do you gravitate toward viewing it through a lens of scarcity? Or do you see abundance leading toward generosity? This week in part 3 of our Ashes to Beauty series, Matt Zainea talks about how charity opens our hands to give, when we take the focus off of ourselves.
How might our story intersect with God’s grand narrative? Matt Zainea uses the story of Abraham to bring focus to the promises of God, the picture of His grace, and how we can persevere in light of those things.
What keeps us from humility? Matt Zainea continues the Ashes to Beauty series by talking about how our prideful fears limit our imaginations towards Christ-like humility.
How can something as ugly as pride be changed to the beauty of humility? Matt Zainea starts a new series focused on the seven deadly sins and the seven Christian virtues, and how true change can happen.
How can our belief in God help us make decisions? Matt Zainea concludes the 5 part series in the book of Acts by looking at Peter and Paul and the early church.
What does it mean to be courageous? Matt Zainea continues the series through the book of Acts with a look at Stephen and his example of grace under pressure.
Having a heart of integrity and moving with boldness go together. Matt Zainea continues the series through the books of Acts with a look at the early church and moving with the boldness of Christ.