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What do you do when your relationship is going in the wrong direction? Whether you find yourself growing apart from a friend, being pulled down by a significant other, or facing a dysfunctional marriage, it's important to know when it's time to walk away—or when it's time to lean in and pursue grace + growth together.

What do you do when your relationship is going in the wrong direction? Whether you find yourself growing apart from a friend, being pulled down by a significant other, or facing a dysfunctional marriage, it's important to know when it's time to walk away—or when it's time to lean in and pursue grace + growth together.

When parenting clichés are accurate: "kids bring some of the biggest challenges + joys," and "the days are long but the years are short." It might be hard to remember in the moment, but finding the balance between love + limits can make a big difference for your family.

When parenting clichés are accurate: "kids bring some of the biggest challenges + joys," and "the days are long but the years are short." It might be hard to remember in the moment, but finding the balance between love + limits can make a big difference for your family.

A long + happy marriage is #goals, but can feel out of reach when faced with reality: sharing life with someone else is messy. So, whether you've been married for 4 years or 40—dedication, perseverance, and a sense of humor are the names of the game.

A long + happy marriage is #goals, but can feel out of reach when faced with reality: sharing life with someone else is messy. So, whether you've been married for 4 years or 40—dedication, perseverance, and a sense of humor are the names of the game.

The people in the Christmas story experienced the world just like we do. Mary, Joseph, the shepherds… they were familiar with fear and darkness. And what was true for them then is true for us now—God sees us, loves us, and sent his son Jesus for us. And Jesus? He brings peace in the face of fear, light in the presence of darkness, and hope in a heavy world.

The people in the Christmas story experienced the world just like we do. Mary, Joseph, the shepherds… they were familiar with fear and darkness. And what was true for them then is true for us now—God sees us, loves us, and sent his son Jesus for us. And Jesus? He brings peace in the face of fear, light in the presence of darkness, and hope in a heavy world.

What plans have you made this year that were totally wrecked? Sometimes your expectations for the future collide with the reality of the present. The Christmas story brings a timely reminder that even when the unplanned turns your world upside down, God’s purpose will still shine through.

What plans have you made this year that were totally wrecked? Sometimes your expectations for the future collide with the reality of the present. The Christmas story brings a timely reminder that even when the unplanned turns your world upside down, God’s purpose will still shine through.

We all have chasms in our lives, relationally and spiritually. But God's power shows up best in chasms. In fact, that's what Easter is all about. In this message, Senior Pastor Bob Merritt takes a look at the greatest chasm ever crossed: when Jesus bridged the gap between us and God. He rose from the grave to heal us, forgive us, and restore our relationship with God and others.

We all have chasms in our lives, relationally and spiritually. But God's power shows up best in chasms. In fact, that's what Easter is all about. In this message, Senior Pastor Bob Merritt takes a look at the greatest chasm ever crossed: when Jesus bridged the gap between us and God. He rose from the grave to heal us, forgive us, and restore our relationship with God and others.

The Bible says that we will be enriched in every way so that we can always be generous. That’s a powerful promise, but do you believe it? Sometimes our own fears and insecurities dominate our lives, and generosity feels impossible. But now is the time to fight against these fears and remember that God gives us everything we need so that we can give to others. In this message, Pastor Jason Strand reminds us that when we live in this type of faith, our lives become the pathways to reach the least of these.

The Bible says that we will be enriched in every way so that we can always be generous. That’s a powerful promise, but do you believe it? Sometimes our own fears and insecurities dominate our lives, and generosity feels impossible. But now is the time to fight against these fears and remember that God gives us everything we need so that we can give to others. In this message, Pastor Jason Strand reminds us that when we live in this type of faith, our lives become the pathways to reach the least of these.

Responding to the poor is a very big deal to God, so it’s a big deal to our church. But thinking about how to respond can sometimes feel overwhelming—what steps do we even take to help those who are suffering, sick, or in poverty? In this message, Senior Pastor Bob Merritt unpacks how simple it can be to serve and meet the needs of others. While it may take courage to step outside of our comfort zones, when we do, we are bringing Heaven to Earth.

Responding to the poor is a very big deal to God, so it’s a big deal to our church. But thinking about how to respond can sometimes feel overwhelming—what steps do we even take to help those who are suffering, sick, or in poverty? In this message, Senior Pastor Bob Merritt unpacks how simple it can be to serve and meet the needs of others. While it may take courage to step outside of our comfort zones, when we do, we are bringing Heaven to Earth.