Capital Church Messages
Capital Church Messages is a podcast featuring sermons and teachings from Capital Church. The episodes are designed to help listeners grow in their faith and understanding of the Bible. Each message is delivered by the church's pastors and speakers.
Episodes
A Beautiful Life
Most people know how to explain their “type.” Maybe you find a sense of humor attractive. Maybe a specific kind of job or hobbies draws your attention. Maybe it’s someone who champions a cause you’re passionate about. Or maybe your type is all built on someone’s looks.
This week in our series The Way, James shows us what true beauty looks and acts like.
Taming the Untamable
Jack Russel terriers can be trained to fetch slippers and throw items in the trash. Dolphins and sea lions have been trained in the U.S. Navy Marine Mammal Program to detect and clear underwater mines. And carrier pigeons were trained to transport vital messages that were crucial in the Allies winning WW II.
But humans can’t seem to train or tame their tongues.
This week in our series The Way, we
Anyone & Everyone
Everyone has had the experience of being picked last or not being picked at all. It hurts to be on the negative side of favoritism. Yet, more often than we realize, we are the ones creating negative experiences for others with how we show favoritism.  
This week in our series The Way, the Apostle James warns us of the dangers of a treating one group of people with more respect than anoth
God’s Heart, Your Life
There’s nothing better than a carton of fresh blackberries. So, there’s nothing worse than opening that cartoon and finding blackberries covered in mold. 
This week in our series The Way, the Apostle James reminds us that we as believers must constantly check ourselves to get rid of anything “molding” in our lives so we may continue to be the best representation of the sweetness of life in Go
What Would James Do?
Someone handing you a check for $100,000 sounds nice. But not if you’re being pulled deeper into raging river rapids! If they keep trying to “bless” you with $100,000, you’re probably going to scream, “I need a life preserver more than I need a check!”
We’re all guilty of less extreme versions of this everyday. We think we’re being helpful when we offer our input or advice. But maybe…maybe there’s
Ears More Than Answers
Someone handing you a check for $100,000 sounds nice. But not if you’re being pulled deeper into raging river rapids! If they keep trying to “bless” you with $100,000, you’re probably going to scream, “I need a life preserver more than I need a check!”
We’re all guilty of less extreme versions of this everyday. We think we’re being helpful when we offer our input or advice. But maybe…maybe there’s
Thinking Right About God
How do you feel about rain? It probably depends on your circumstances, doesn’t it. If you just got a new book and a fresh bag of coffee beans, the rain may be the perfect companion to a day inside enjoying two of life’s greatest delights. But if it rains on the day of your outdoor wedding…you may not find the rain so delightful.
Regardless of your circumstances, the rain is good. It waters the fie
Dragged Away from the Way
You want to get from your house to work in under 10 minutes, but it will require you to drive 120mph. You know exactly how to accrue a six-figure income in a way that requires you to go against your morals. You are able to have your cake and eat it too if you don’t share it with anyone else.
You can accomplish your will in all of these situations. But they all require you to go outside the will of
In God We Trust?
Having a good job is such a blessing. And a good job can help us create a comfortable bank account. That bank account may afford us the means to healthy eating and a healthy lifestyle that results in a healthy body. And that healthy body may draw the attention of someone of the opposite sex that could lead to a healthy relationship and a healthy marriage.
But as good and healthy and wonderful as a
Seeking & Forsaking Wisdom
If you hire Gordon Ramsey to teach you to run a restaurant, you’re off to a great start. If you follow his instructions for how to organize your kitchen, you’re really on the right path. 
But if you ignore his instructions for how to properly sear Ahi Tuna, you’re going to set yourself back. 
If you then ask for his guidance on plating and presenting Bananas Foster, he may have some ques
“Growing & Groaning”
Lifting weights is a ridiculous endeavor. You literally engage in an activity that tears and breaks down your muscles. And you’re sore the next day. Why! Why do you do this to yourself!
Because you know that this is how you grow stronger.
As we kick off a brand-new series called The Way, learning from the timeless wisdom of the letter of James, we’ll explore one of the most difficult, yet most imp
“God’s Not Finished”
When we think of Easter, we think of bright colors. We think of flowers and trees blooming to life. We think of family coming together to celebrate hope.
But what if life feels dark because it truly is a dark season? What if your dreams or even your soul feels like it’s wilting? What if mourning feels more appropriate than celebrating?
This Easter, we’re examining a story in the life of some of Je
“The Story of the Stones”
What’s your Happy Place? The cabin your family went to every summer? A trail that leads to a peak with a view that never ceases to take your breath away? The restaurant where you had your first date?
As we think about our Happy Place, we wish we could find a way to bring the joyful, peaceful feelings our memories evoke into reality. To embody, and in a sense, become what our Happy Place has the po
“Making a ‘TO BE’ List”
Let’s play a game of Would You Rather. 
Would you rather have a reputation for being gracious to people or a reputation for building systems that get things done?
Would you rather be known as a compassionate person or the most creative person in your field?
Would you rather your friends respect you for your patience or for your ability to build Fortune 50 companies?
This week, we examine a Ps
“Vayyiqra & The Love of God”
We all have our rituals. The sign we tap before leaving the locker room. That special exchange between us and our loved one before we leave the house. The song we pump before every big meeting. The restaurant we eat at every year on this day.
But these rituals aren’t an end in and of themselves. They always serve to connect us to something, usually someone, that we care about deeply.
This we
“Above All Else”
We guard the password on our phone and laptop to make sure our information stays protected. We guard our banking information because we know if it falls into the wrong hands we could be left penniless. We even guard our homes with deadbolts and security systems because we want to protect ourselves and those we love. But do we go to the same lengths to guard our hearts? To protect our hearts from
“Nowhere To Run”
Your favorite restaurant no longer offers your favorite item on the menu. Your favorite team just traded your favorite player. Your favorite band just canceled the tour date in your city. 
It seems like nothing in our world is certain. 
Except the relentless love of God.
In the final message in our Psalm 23 series, we’re sitting in the certainty of God’s faithful love.
“The Party Planner”
Some like a packed house. Some like an intimate dinner. Some like it to be a surprise. Some like to know it’s happening ahead of time.
When it’s done in a way that meshes with your personality and preferences, everyone loves a good party.
This week, we’re taking a break from Psalm 23 to have a serious discussion about the importance of fun and celebration. Most importantly, we
“Provision in Our Problems”
If you only focus on the crowds and lines, you’ll miss out on the joy of the theme park. If you only focus on the wait time, you’ll miss out on the upscale dining experience. If you only focus on the page count, you’ll miss out on the stories that have shaped our world.
This week, we come to a portion of Psalm 23 that invites us to question what we’re focusing on and how it
“God’s Got You”
We all know what happens when our favorite character roams through the forest and happens upon an adorable bear cub joyfully playing in a stream. The character slowly approaches, attempting to get an epic outdoor pic. That’s when Mama Bear emerges from thicket and chases away the foolish character in order to protect her cub.
This week, we continue our meditation on Psalm 23, reflecting on God’s p
“You Are an Ambassador”
There’s nothing like the first time your parents go away for the weekend and leave you to take care of the house. Yes, the sense of freedom is exhilarating, but there’s nothing like the validation of being trusted with such a big responsibility. And one of the reasons they trust you with the responsibility is they’ve equipped you to handle yourself – and the house!
This week, we’re pausing our Psa
“A Valley Darker Than Death”
It’s one thing for your car to not start. It’s another thing for it to not start even after you change the battery. It’s a whole other thing to have it start once you change the battery, only for the dashboard to light up like a Christmas Tree full of warning lights and then die on your way to the mechanic.
We come to the portion of Psalm 23 where the road goes dark, and the valley is full of drea
“Right Paths”
We all have “that friend.” The one who comes to us in earnest, asking for advice. But when we give them our advice, they don’t take it.
So they talk to another friend, who gives them the same advice, which they don’t take. Then on to the next friend, and then the next friend, until they finally find someone who says what they want to hear.
It’s easy to criticize this
“Living from Grace”
Writing your college application essay. Interviewing for your dream job. Planning your first date with the person you’ve prayed about for years.
Preparing for all of these can be anxiety-inducing. You desperately want to get it right because you desperately want to be accepted. Acceptance is the end goal.
But what if you started at the end? What if you lived like you’d already been acc
“Everything You Need”
Assembling an epic LEGO set can feel like a daunting task. But all the pieces you need are present. Any special component or tool needed to complete the build is provided. And the voice of the creator, both in pictures and words, is spoken through the instructions. All you have to do is trust that you are equipped and capable.
We’re kicking off the new year with a new series, Never Alon
“You Are The Answer”
You thought you just walked into her office to ask if she needed help going over the report. But to her, you were the lifeline she needed to get her head above water.
You though you just said, “Thank you,” for your intricate coffee order. But to him, your words made his dedication to his craft feel seen and appreciated.
You thought you just commented on their school project. But your c
“Anything & Everything”
Life rarely goes as planned, and it’s easy to slip into comparison or frustration when things feel out of our control. In Philippians 4, Paul reveals the secret to a steady, content heart—one that isn’t shaken by circumstances but strengthened by Jesus. 
This message explores how choosing to walk with Him in the “everyday moments”—like staying patient with a child’s meltdown or responding wit
“What’s on Your Mind?”
When you go on vacation, you’re intentional about what you pack in your suitcase.
When people want to slim down or bulk up, they’re intentional about what they put into their bodies.
When we want to relax, or focus, or put our brains on auto-pilot, we intentionally choose content to help us achieve our mental goal.
This week in our series Unshakable, the Apostle Paul teaches us ho
“Praying Your Way to Peace”
You can’t wish your way into becoming the World Series MVP. You can’t play doomsday scenarios in your head over and over and hope it results in immeasurable wealth. You can’t wait your way into your dream job.
All of these require a plan and putting that plan into action.
Achieving a life of unshakable peace requires the same thing. And worry is not a part of that plan.
This week
“Softer’s Louder”
Minimalism isn’t a fringe movement. Brand names reduced to consonants, simple logos, and simple packaging has become the norm for businesses. A limited menu – if there’s a menu at all – has become synonymous with fine dining. And instead of countless pictures on the wall, we choose one painting to allow the piece space to speak.
Minimalism has taught us that the best way to make a statement
“Family Feud”
We get annoyed when someone puts us on hold when we need assistance. We get perturbed when someone jumps in front of us because their friend is holding their place in line. And we get worried when we discover our romantic interest is still holding onto something from their ex.
But perhaps the worst thing that can ever be held onto is a grudge. Whether we’re holding it against someone or some
“A Disciple of a Disciple”
Many people learn to play piano or guitar by obsessively learning the songs of their favorite artist. It’s not unusual for their first musical projects to be cover or tribute bands that play the tunes of their favorite artist. When they day comes that they begin to write their own music, it’s normal for them to sound a lot like their favorite artist.
As we jump back into our series
Faith In Hibernation
Trees produce fruit in season. As much as we may want them to always be creating beautiful, delicious fruit, it would be ridiculous to expect them not to go through times when they don’t. 
But when humans experience seasons when our faith feels dormant, we wonder if it’s actually dead. But what if we could learn to navigate these times believing God just may be using these seasons to strength
“Get It Gone!!!”
There’s nothing wrong with a night out with good friends. There’s nothing wrong with spending your day off watching a good movie. There’s nothing wrong with making time for a good conversation over good coffee.
There’s nothing wrong with any of these good things. Unless any of these good things is getting in the way of a more important thing.
As we continue our series Unshakable, the Apostle
“Everything Is Nothing”
If your dream is to run a Fortune 500 Company, you’d jump at the chance to get an MBA from Harvard Business School. If you learned Peter Stern, President of Peloton, was hosting a leadership seminar in your area, you’d rearrange your schedule to attend. But none of these experiences would hold a candle to CEO of General Motors and leader in the electric and autonomous vehicles revolution Mary Barr
“Say Something”
“Great job!” “That’s awesome!” “You’re amazing!” Just two words delivered in less than one second can change someone’s day – maybe even their life. Encouragement is that simple.
In a world where so many people use their words to tear others down, what if disciples of Jesus used their words to build people up? What if every time we saw someone act in kindness, compassion, service and love we took o
“Shake Off the Fuss!”
We get irritated in traffic. We lament the long lines at the amusement park. We may get more panicked than we care to admit when our phone dies on our walk home.
But what if we saw traffic as extra time listening to a podcast or audiobook that furthers our discipleship to Jesus? What if the long line at the amusement park gave us an opportunity to learn more about a friend – or make a new one? An
“Giving & Growing in Grace”
The first time a ballet dancer attempts a pirouette, they can’t expect themselves to do so with the perfection and elegance of Misty Copeland. An aspiring screenwriter with innate talent can assume the first draft of their first screenplay won’t be The Shawshank Redemption. And while we’re at it, newlyweds – and those married for decades – may get a lot right, but they will most certainly get a lo
“Acting Like God”
There’s nothing wrong with wanting to be the best in your field. There’s nothing wrong with wanting to be a leader in your community. There’s nothing wrong with wanting to stand out in your friend group.
There is a problem, however, with letting being the best, being a leader, or being the standout go to your head. There is a problem with using your status to your own advantage at the expense of o
“It’s Not About Me”
How would you respond to someone at the zoo complaining that the temperature inside the penguin house is way too cold?
What would you say to the college student grumbling that the games at the daycare are childish?
If someone who only speaks English goes to Sri Lanka and complains that all the signs are in Tamil, how would you react?
You’d remind these people that the world doesn’t revolve around
“God doesn’t just see who you are, but who you’re becoming.”
The stock market is complex and confusing. But there’s at least one thing we all understand. No one invests in a stock just because of its current value. They invest in a stock because they believe in what it can become.
This week, Pastor Rob Harter takes us to the story of a man who encountered Jesus, and how Jesus didn’t see the man just as he was, but for who he could become.
“Eternity Begins Now”
Anyone who went to school with someone who grew up to be a successful musician will tell you: that person always acted like a musician. The way they talked, the way they dressed, the way they spent their time and money, everything was all about creating music.
They didn’t wait until they had “made it” to live like a musician.They lived like it all along.
As we continue our series Unshakable,
“God Is ALWAYS Up to Something”
Your phone. Your tablet. Your computer.
They may appear to just be sitting on your desk. But the truth is, they’re always working, always running countless programs in the background, all of them working together to enable your devices to run properly.
This week in our series Unshakable, the Apostle Paul shows us that despite what our circumstances may lead us to believe, God is always at wor
“Love Smarter“
You might give an infant a nursing bottle with smiling puppies all over it. You might give a toddler a puppy stuffed animal to cuddle with at night. And you may give your spouse a rambunctious puppy that loves to go for walks and play fetch.
But you wouldn’t give your spouse the nursing bottle to drink from, and you wouldn’t give the infant or toddler the rambunctious puppy to take care of. W
“It’s Never Lonely at the Top”
A’ja Wilson and Caitlin Clark are each a force on the court, always ranking near the top of every list of best players in the WNBA. Wilson is a three-time MVP and helped her team become back-to-back WNBA champions. Clark won WNBA Rookie of the Year and became the first rookie to achieve a triple-double.
But Wilson couldn’t have done it without the rest of the Las Vegas Aces and Clark c
“Amazing Grace & Peace”
The Gateway Arch in St. Louis, MO is designed to sway up to 18 inches in either direction. The Willis Tower, formerly the Sears Tower in Chicago, can sway 3 feet in either direction. And astonishingly, if you’re at the top of the Burj Khalifa in Dubai, the tallest building in the world, you could find yourself swaying up 6.6 feet!
Why? Because the architects and engineers who designed them know th
“How to be Truly Human”
When a child wants to learn to play baseball, the coach doesn’t hand them a bat, tell the child to step up to the plate, and then throw them a 90-mph fastball. No, the coach puts the ball on a T, shows them how to swing the bat to hit the ball, and then lets the child give it a try.
The way the coach teaches is by becoming like the child, doing what they want the child to learn to do, then letting
“Taking Grace Seriously”
You invested in a “hot stock.” But the stock tanked, and you lost a fortune.
You quit your stable job to take a chance on a startup you really believed in. Now, the startup is fighting to stave off bankruptcy.
You tattooed her name on your shoulder. Six months later she broke off your engagement.
We all have regrets. But sometimes, those regrets aren’t just mistakes we’ve made – they’re sins we’ve
“God Bless You”
“He literally died!”
“She loves soft pretzels!”
“I haven’t seen them in forever!”
We throw words around as if they have no meaning. We play it off, calling it hyperbole. Hyperbole has been normalized, and the extreme has become expected. And the price we pay is that words – actual words and what they actually mean – lose their meaning and the significance they are meant to carry.
So, because we’
“God Calls for Trust”
At some point, it happens to all of us. Maybe it’s in high school. Maybe it’s in college. Maybe it’s in our first corporate job. Regardless of when it happens, all of us experience the moment when we stop hiding who we really are and begin demanding others just let us be ourselves, accepting us and loving us for exactly who we are. Did it ever occur to you that God has experienced that moment, too
“God Wants Partners in His Mission”
If you’re a mechanic who needs to fix the engine of a car, the most inefficient thing you can do is ask your toddler for help. If you’re a rocket scientist, how wise is it to ask a pre-algebra student to look over the calculations for your current project? If you’re an architect in need of a second opinion on the design you’re working on, is your child who recently discovered Lego going to be your
“God Is Passionate!”
A good story, a story that has the power to truly change your life, draws you in by connecting you to the protagonist. Over the course of the story, you learn the most intimate details about the protagonist’s complex character through their actions. This is how the character draws you in, makes you fall in love with them, and want to, by some miracle, know and be known by them in real life.
If you
“Discipleship in the Dark”
If a family member wounds us with their words, it’s normal to air our hurt to a therapist. If we have an especially awful experience at a restaurant, it’s normal to lodge a complaint with the manager. If a co-worker’s aggressive interactions make you feel unsafe, it’s normal to take your problem to HR.
We’ve normalized expressing our sorrow and anger when others have mistreated us.
But what about
“Great to Good Leaders”
Most people in our world strive for greatness. They want to do great things so others see them as a great leader. There’s nothing wrong with wanting to be great.
But there is a problem with being great at the expense of being good – morally, ethically good.
Our world is overrun with great people and great products. But it’s lacking good people, good leaders creating those products, organizations,
“Making Misery”
Your house is wonderful. But there will always be someone whose house you think is more wonderful.
Your career is satisfying. But there will always be someone whose career sounds more appealing.
Your friends are amazing. But there will always be someone whose friends seem more invested and connected.
So how do we remain content with where we are in life without ignoring or belittling the blessings
The Scent Of Grace
Your jeans rip. Cover the rip with a patch. Problem solved.Raw chicken falls on the counter. Clean it with hot water and bleach. Problem solved.You report the pothole that caused a flat. The city fills the hole. Problem solved
You do something you’re ashamed of. Or you feel shame because something was done to you. No patch, no amount of bleach, no substance will cover, clean or fix the wound cause
“That’s Enough!”
We all have good ideas. We all have bad ideas. The problem is, we can’t always distinguish between the two in the moment.
That’s because what’s in us taints the way we see the world around us. If we’re full of anger, envy, and fear, chances are we will respond to the world around us in kind.
This week in our series Real, Peter thinks he has a good idea, but it turns out to
“It Could Happen to You.”
In November 2022, Edwin Castro became the largest Powerball jackpot winner in history, winning $2.04 billion. That’s “billion” with a “b.” If it could happen to him, it could happen to you.
Between 1942 and 1977, park ranger Roy Sullivan was struck by lightning 7 times. The odds of this happening are 1 in 10 octillion – that’s 10 followed by 27 zeros. Still… if it could
“Fully Known & Fully Loved.”
Vintage furniture. Vintage guitars. Vintage clothes. Vintage motorcycles and cars.
If you love anything vintage, you know what it is to love something with all its imperfections. You know what it is to be drawn to something that is, in many ways, defined by its imperfections.
This week in our series Real, Jesus shows Peter – and us – that he is more than aware of our imperfections, and how he
“Giving & Getting.”
Forgiveness and grace. We love these defining qualities of Jesus.
But we don’t always love that they’re supposed to be defining qualities of us as Followers of Jesus.
We especially don’t love that we are supposed to be defined by the way we offer our offenders an inordinate amount of forgiveness and grace.
This week in our series Real, Peter asks Jesus a reasonable questions about the boundar
“See Him & Obey Him.”
How would you feel if a stranger walked into your house and started critiquing your every design choice? What would you think if the stranger then told you to knock out a wall? How would you respond if said stranger proceeded to tell you to changing the flooring, the light fixtures, the countertop, sink, and every appliance in your kitchen?
You would be utterly annoyed, if not offended!
Unless you
“God Does Some Of His Best Work Through Our Weakness.”
“Hustle culture” tries to convince us that the only way to get ahead is to work while everyone else is asleep. But every physical trainer will tell you it’s when you sleep that your muscles recover, build and grow the most. Good quality sleep is also a key ingredient in weight loss. And everyone knows solid sleep creates better mental function throughout the day.
So, far from long nights of sleep
“How You Live Reveals Who You Think He Is.”
It could be your LeBron jersey. Perhaps you only use DeWalt tools. Maybe for you, yes, it is Maybelline.
The jerseys we wear, the equipment we use, and the makeup we adorn tell people what we think of a ball player, a tool manufacturer, and a cosmetics company.
But more importantly, every decision we make and every action we take reveals what we think of Jesus.
This week in our series REAL, w
“Come & See”
Most – if not all – of us have had the experience. Maybe it happened in junior high. Maybe at work. Maybe on a date. We know someone’s face and have heard rumors about them, and we have some preconceived ideas about what they must be like.
But then, we find ourselves in a situation where we are working or spending some time with them. And over time, time spent hearing their words and experiencing
“Don’t You Care?”
You send a text asking help. You stare at the phone screen. No response. No three dots letting you know they’re engaging with your request. Not even an indication they’ve read your message at all.
You call. They don’t pick up. You call back, this time you even leave a voicemail. Nothing.
You go to their house, knock on their door, and wait. In the cold. Alone. Nothing.
This week in our series 
“Because You Said So”
One of the highest compliments you can give a dog owner is that their pup is obedient, immediately following the commands of the human who takes care of them.
One of the highest compliments you can give a parent is that their children are obedient and respectful, immediately acting in accordance with the standards of the loving parents who take care of them.
But when was the last time you met an a
“Love God First”
What are we told during every preflight safety brief? Should there be a change in cabin pressure, masks will fall from the compartment above you. But we’re given one crucial instruction that, if we fail to do it will keep us from doing anything else: Secure your mask first, before assisting those around you. If we bypass step one, we won’t be able to do any of the steps that follow.
As d
“Running Right”
Even if you’ve never played baseball, chances are you know the most important coaching advice given to every player in every position: keep your eye on the ball. When a hitter misses a pitch or a fielder doesn’t catch the ball, you probably know what the coach thinks happened: you took your eye off the ball.
As disciples of Jesus, we have to keep our eyes on one thing if our faith is goi
“Going And Growing.”
2773. This is a staggering number. It becomes even more ominous when we realize 2773 is a tally of one man’s failures. But he did not see his experience as 2773 failures. He saw it as 2773 chances to grow.
Thomas Edison’s records show that it took him 2774 attempts to create a working lightbulb filament. As an inventor, Edison understood the process of inventing requires perseverance, it requires
“Entangled!”
All the data says if you want better sleep, get rid of all electronics from your bedroom. Every trainer will tell you, if you want to lose weight, throw out all your junk food. You don’t have to be an olympic athlete to know if you want to zip through the water, you’ve got to get rid of every hair on your body if you want to be the fastest in the world.
So often, the first step to achieving our go
“Your Dreams Are Not Your Own”
We all have dreams. Dreams for our relationships, dreams for our career, dreams for so many parts of our lives.
But something happens when we misunderstand the nature and responsibility of dreams. Misunderstood and misused, our dreams become nightmares for us and those around us.
We’re kicking off the new year by examining the story of arguably the most famous dreamer in the Bible to find the wisd
“Hiding or Healing?”
Your doctor requires it. Your waiter expects it. Your girlfriend demands it.
Vulnerability.
Your doctor can’t give you the medicine to ease your pain if you won’t admit you’re sick. Your waiter can’t bring you the food to satisfy and silence your rumbling stomach if you won’t admit you’re hungry. And your girlfriend can’t be your girlfriend in the first place if you won’t admit she sends your hear
“Directing Your Delights”
If you love Disney, you’re going to orient your spending around saving for a trip to Disney World. If you love skiing or snowboarding, you’re going to orient your schedule around time on the slopes. Whatever you love, you’re going to orient every aspect of your life around it.
Because our passions, in so many ways, determine that path we take in life, it’s crucial that we become intentional about
“The Battle Is Won At The Place Of Prayer”
Problems are unavoidable in our world. Stress is unavoidable in our world. Trials are unavoidable in our world. The temptation to lose ourselves in the problems, stresses and trials pervades our world.
But what if there’s a way to overcome them all? And what if Jesus hands us a plan and shows us how to put that plan into action so that we can become people who experience problems, stress and trial
“Serving In Love”
You do it for strangers. Strangers certainly do it for you. Family, friends, acquaintances, at restaurants, online, in traffic, at the park – everyone is doing it everywhere.
What is this widespread activity permeating every area of life? Serving.
Whether it’s holding the door for others, waiting tables, letting someone merge so they don’t miss their exit, or allowing another family to use th
“A Rhythm Of Rest”
It’s the holiday season. Your schedule is jammed. You’re busy with shopping for food to make and take to parties. Then there’s the stress of actually going to the party. You’re buying thinking about what presents to get for whom. Then there’s the stress of coordinating schedules to actually give them the presents.
Oh, and this is in addition to your regular job and regular extra items in your sche
“Putting Money in Its Place”
You’ve seen them. You’ve made the observation. You’ve made the jokes.
Medication commercials that highlight their ability to address one problem spend a comedic amount of time warning of the laundry list of problems they may cause.
The Bible takes a similar approach to the topic of money. There are benefits – but beware of the possible side effects and dangers!
This week in our series, Becomi
“Bring Your Bothers”
If your car breaks down you have to take it to your mechanic. If your computer isn’t working properly you have to reach out to your IT department. If your coworker’s negligence is undermining the project you have to go to your boss.
When this happens our first thought is I gotta take this broken car to my mechanic, I gotta reach out to IT about this malfunction, I gotta go to my boss with this pro
“God Whispers”
When you sit down to watch the movie you’ve been excited to see, you’re not going to watch it while at a parade for many reasons – for one thing, you won’t be able to hear the dialogue.
If you need to have an important, vulnerable conversation with a friend, you’re not going to suggest the discussion take place at a mall two days before Christmas for many reasons – for one thing, with all the clam
“The Best Of Times & The Worst Of Times”
If a seed could talk, fear might cause it to scream as it’s thrown into a field. You can hear it objecting to being buried in the dirt. You can imagine it crying out for help as the rain pounds down upon it. And if all that isn’t enough, the pain it must feel as its skin cracks and gives way to some unknown force breaking it apart from within.
But we know what the seed must learn the hard way: all
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