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We all love games. However, playing games in our relationships is a dangerous practice. Approaching any relationship as though there must be a winner and a loser is a bad idea. One game we tend to play in our relationships is The Change Game. No one wants to feel manipulated. When we secretly try to change someone, we end up creating something toxic for everyone involved. It simply does not work. And it will eventually destroy the relationship. The good news is God’s Word points us towards a better way.

Mankind has always celebrated milestones of maturity. Birthdays, graduations, retirement parties, etc. As we journey in faith with Jesus, the Bible encourages us to be mature in Christ. (Col 1:28) What does that look like? How do we know if we are moving towards maturity? Join us as we explore what it means to be “Real Mature."

Mankind has always celebrated milestones of maturity. Birthdays, graduations, retirement parties, etc. As we journey in faith with Jesus, the bible encourages us to be mature in Christ. (Col 1:28) What does that look like? How do we know if we are moving towards maturity? Join us as we explore what it means to be “Real Mature.”

Mankind has always celebrated milestones of maturity. Birthdays, graduations, retirement parties, etc. As we journey in faith with Jesus, the bible encourages us to be mature in Christ. (Col 1:28) What does that look like? How do we know if we are moving towards maturity? Join us as we explore what it means to be “Real Mature.”

Mankind has always celebrated milestones of maturity. Birthdays, graduations, retirement parties, etc. As we journey in faith with Jesus, the Bible encourages us to be mature in Christ. (Col 1:28) What does that look like? How do we know if we are moving towards maturity? Join us as we explore what it means to be “Real Mature

The bible reveals incredible truth about God. He loves us, he designed us in his image, he wants relationship with us. All relationships require time and proximity to thrive. So what can we do in order to foster a great relationship with God? This week we will explore one of the great tools God gives us in order to develop an intimate and personal relationship with him. Fasting, when less is more.

"Happy New Years! A kind phrase… but do we mean it? Are we really expecting to be happy this year? We all long for a life of abundant joy and happiness. Why does it seem that many of our days end in anger, frustration, and tears? We try to fill our days with the things we think will make us happy, but it does not always work. What if we started 2018 making a decision to pursue the joy and freedom that only a personal relationship with God can bring?

Happy New Years! A kind phrase… but do we mean it? Are we really expecting to be happy this year? We all long for a life of abundant joy and happiness. Why does it seem that many of our days end in anger, frustration, and tears? We try to fill our days with the things we think will make us happy, but it does not always work. What if we started 2018 making a decision to pursue the joy and freedom that only a personal relationship with God can bring? The Pursuit of Happiness.

Happy New Years! A kind phrase… but do we mean it? Are we really expecting to be happy this year? We all long for a life of abundant joy and happiness. Why does it seem that many of our days end in anger, frustration, and tears? We try to fill our days with the things we think will make us happy, but it does not always work. What if we started 2018 making a decision to pursue the joy and freedom that only a personal relationship with God can bring?

Over this season, we’ve been unwrapping the gifts of Christmas as we have journeyed through the Advent season. It is our chance to listen to the stories, to remember the true meaning of Christmas, to celebrate the arrival of Jesus Christ, the Savior of the world. As we more deeply experience the gifts of Christmas: the hope, love, peace, and joy of Jesus, we will also be challenged to give those gifts away.

Over this season, we will unwrap the gifts of Christmas as we journey through the Advent season. It is our chance to listen to the stories, to remember the true meaning of Christmas, to celebrate the arrival of Jesus Christ, the Savior of the world. As we more deeply experience the gifts of Christmas: the hope, love, peace, and joy of Jesus, we will also be challenged to give those gifts away.

Over this season, we will unwrap the gifts of Christmas as we journey through the Advent season. It is our chance to listen to the stories, to remember the true meaning of Christmas, to celebrate the arrival of Jesus Christ, the Savior of the world. As we more deeply experience the gifts of Christmas: the hope, love, peace, and joy of Jesus, we will also be challenged to give those gifts away.

Over this season, we will unwrap the gifts of Christmas as we journey through the Advent season. It is our chance to listen to the stories, to remember the true meaning of Christmas, to celebrate the arrival of Jesus Christ, the Savior of the world. As we more deeply experience the gifts of Christmas: The Hope, Love, Peace, and Joy of Jesus, we will also be challenged to give those gifts away.

Over the next four weeks, we will unwrap the gifts of Christmas as we journey through the Advent season. It is our chance to listen to the stories, to remember the true meaning of Christmas, to celebrate the arrival of Jesus Christ, the Savior of the world. As we more deeply experience the gifts of Christmas: the hope, love, peace, and joy of Jesus, we will also be challenged to give those gifts away.

Walking with God is a step by step process. In a time when no one else was committed to walking with God, Noah demonstrated that one person, willing to walk with God, can change the world. Even when we are not sure where all the steps will lead us, our best option is to keep walking with Him!

Walking with God when you don’t know the final destination takes faith. Without faith its impossible to please God, and it’s impossible to walk with God. Walking in faith, trusting God with your steps, could change your destiny.

One of the most powerful descriptions you can give of a person is “they walked with God.” The bible directs us to several individuals that demonstrate what a life that walks with God looks like. Hebrews tells us that Enoch walked with God in a way that pleased God. Perhaps we can too!

We live in a society steeped in the mindset of entitlement. Many believe we deserve or are owed certain benefits – from the government, our parents, the church, even God. This entitlement is the opposite of gratitude. A heart filled with gratitude lifts us beyond ourselves and provides a clear connection into His presence in every circumstance.

Before he delivered the Ten Commandments, God reminded Moses: “I am the LORD your God who brought you out...of slavery”. In other words, “I set you free, now here is the law!” Does that sound like a contradiction? The reality is that our soul longs to be free. Still, we find ourselves in conflict when things we desire ultimately desire to enslave us. God knows there is a path to true freedom.

We all get tired. Life is busy and stressful. Tiredness can cause negative consequences. But there is an antidote for the ill-effects of tiredness. A healthy, well-rested soul enables our total self to function at full capability and guards against the ill-effects of being tired.