Shine Your Light || Psalm 119:105 || Mid-Week Midrash #24

The Bible provides clarity and guidance in times of mental distress, acting as a light in darkness. Through prayer and faith, it illuminates our path and empowers us to be a guiding light for others.

Being that Safe Space || What is Courage? || Week 2

Today’s message of our “Courageous Characters” series has us in John 3. We’re going to talk about the courage Nicodemus needed to have this conversation with Jesus. Remember our definition of courage, or the Greek word tolmao. Tolmao (tol-mah-o) is defined as courageously venturing forward by putting fear behind and embracing the fruit that liesContinueContinue reading “Being that Safe Space || What is Courage? || Week 2”

Pure Words || Psalm 12:6 || Mid-Week Midrash #22

The Lord’s words are compared to pure silver, free from impurities. This purity parallels the Bible, believed to contain only God-breathed words, similar to silver purified seven times.

Mothering Our Faith || 05.07.2022

How many of you know my favorite scripture? (Pause) You should. It’s on a poster in the Gathering Room. It’s 1 Timothy 4:12 which says, “Don’t let anyone look down on you because you are young. Instead, set an example for the believers through your speech, behavior, love, faith, and by being sexually pure.” It’sContinueContinue reading “Mothering Our Faith || 05.07.2022”

40 || Numbers of Lent || Week 1

The song, “Lord, Who Throughout These Forty Days” refers to the story of Jesus’ temptation after he was Baptized from the Gospels of Matthew, Mark, and Luke. Jesus was sent by the Holy Spirit into the desert for 40 days. During these 40 days, Jesus had nothing to eat. He did what was called “fasting”,ContinueContinue reading “40 || Numbers of Lent || Week 1”

God’s Discerning Plans || 1 John 5:14 || Mid-Week Midrash #17

In 1 John 5:14, we are assured that when we ask God for things aligned with His will, He listens and cares. We can approach Him without judgment, pressure, or perfection. Asking aligns us with His plan.

Our Comforting Savior || Hebrews 4:16 || Mid-Week Midrash #16

God invites us to boldly approach His throne for grace, mercy, and help. Through Jesus, we have continual access to Him, experiencing His overwhelming love and forgiveness, offering comfort in all circumstances. Amen.

Impact of the Bible || Hebrews 4:12 || Mid-Week Midrash #15

God’s word is powerful and penetrating, discerning thoughts and feelings. It cuts into our core, distinguishing between human and divine ways. Reading the Bible brings God’s presence and judgment. Amen.