Episodes
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June 2, 2024 - A U-Turn
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When life is disrupted by an illness, or a pandemic, or the loss of a loved one, what do you do? Do you stop and ask “what is God trying to show me” or do you go to bed and try to sleep off the misery? These divine disruptions can be painful, but can also be just the reset that you needed to send your life in a better direction. Pastor Dana takes a look at how we might remove the blinders from our eyes and use these moments as a catalyst for a brighter future.
Sunday May 12, 2024
May 12, 2024 - Mother's Day Advice
Sunday May 12, 2024
Sunday May 12, 2024
What advice did you get from your parents? Did it stay with you? We turn to the wisdom of Proverbs to hear what Solomon wanted his children to make sure to take with them - Godly wisdom that should be written on their hearts.
Sunday Apr 28, 2024
April 28, 2024 - The Great Jubilee
Sunday Apr 28, 2024
Sunday Apr 28, 2024
The practice of Jubilee was already out of favor in the days of Jesus, but one of his first acts was to declare freedom in the name of the Lord. What does that look like for us in 2024? What does a Great Jubilee mean to us who are broken, held captive by our addictions, and self-doubts, and fears?
Sunday Apr 21, 2024
April 21, 2024 - Freed, Forgiven, Returned
Sunday Apr 21, 2024
Sunday Apr 21, 2024
The idea of Jubilee meant freedom - land sold to pay debts was returned to the original owners, those sold into slavery were set free, and loans were forgiven. This was designed to create a society where people were openhanded and generous, knowing that all they owned was temporary and ultimately belonged to God. When we give generously, we tell others that they are valuable to God despite whatever hardships they face. This is a description of the type of Christian community God still wants us to create today.
Sunday Apr 14, 2024
April 14, 2024 - Year of Jubilee
Sunday Apr 14, 2024
Sunday Apr 14, 2024
If you lived in ancient Israel, every 50 years a trumpet sound would mark the beginning of something new. A fresh start. A new opportunity. The Year of Jubilee. It was The Great Reset. We don’t celebrate years like this anymore, but can we apply some of the principles of Jubilee to our world today? Can we dedicate this next year to God as our own form of Jubilee?
Sunday Apr 07, 2024
April 7, 2024 - Living the Resurrection
Sunday Apr 07, 2024
Sunday Apr 07, 2024
He is Risen! It is still Easter, and Jesus is still alive! Easter isn't just one Sunday, but we continue to celebrate our risen Savior for the gift of eternal life. How does the power of the resurrection affect you? What does this mean to you, and how do you share that with other people?
Sunday Mar 31, 2024
March 31, 2024 - Resurrection Life
Sunday Mar 31, 2024
Sunday Mar 31, 2024
Jesus did something! And he told Martha about it before it happened. Try explaining the resurrection now, and it is hard to believe. Eternal life? Death that cannot keep its grip on life? The hope of Easter is found in the resurrection power of Jesus Christ - do you believe?
Sunday Mar 24, 2024
March 24, 2024 - Palm Sunday
Sunday Mar 24, 2024
Sunday Mar 24, 2024
Palm Sunday begins Holy Week with sounds of "Hosanna! Hosanna!" We celebrate with Jesus and his disciples, but quickly turn toward the cross and reflect on the sacrifice of the cross.
Sunday Mar 17, 2024
March 17, 2024 - Carry Your Cross
Sunday Mar 17, 2024
Sunday Mar 17, 2024
As we draw closer to the cross, Pastor David takes a look at Simon of Cyrene, who was literally asked to take the cross and follow Jesus. Like Simon, we don't often get to choose when our hard times happen. When we suffer, who is leading us through our trials? Are we ready to follow Jesus, even to the cross?
Sunday Mar 10, 2024
March 10, 2024 - Stretch Out Your Hand
Sunday Mar 10, 2024
Sunday Mar 10, 2024
Do you find it hard to do the right thing when it goes against what everyone around you is doing? Is it easier to remain silent? What about when it goes against what your boss or your government has dictated to you? This week, we get up close to Jesus through the Man with the Withered Hand, who met Jesus on the Sabbath Day, when work of any kind, even healing, was forbidden by law. What does it mean to keep the Sabbath Day holy?