Half Truths

Suffering is (Not) Meaningless

September 29, 2024 • Cor Chmieleski • Daniel 3:15–29

Suffering can feel meaningless. To cope, we take our cues from culture or our own best thinking. We treat God as an accomplice, someone who is to act in accordance with our wishes for happiness. It is folly. Instead we need to trust God as God and the Cross, which shows how God can transform the worst suffering into the greatest salvation. Reflection:  1) Do you ever wonder if God is going to “get it right”? 2) Do you believe in God that one day everything that is sad will come untrue?

From Terrible to Wonderful

September 29, 2024 • Paul Stiver • Romans 5:3–5, Isaiah 53:5

The Uncontrollability of the World

September 22, 2024 • Davis Johnson • Genesis 1:26, Matthew 9:9

When our desire for control meets the unpredictability of life, we’re left with anxiety and frustration. What if real freedom comes not from tightening our grasp, but from responding to and resonating with the God who holds all things together? Join us this week as we discover the possibility of releasing our grip a bit through navigating the half truth of control as the goal.

Better Meal

September 22, 2024 • Drew Zuehlke • Luke 10:38–42, John 6:25–36

Control is the Goal

September 22, 2024 • Brian Silver • Matthew 14:22–33

The (Enemy) Love of God

September 15, 2024 • Cor Chmieleski • Romans 5:10, Proverbs 27:5–6, Romans 5:8

We are accustomed to loving those who love us and agreeing with those who are agreeable. What about loving those who disagree with or even hate us? That’s far less common. But the story of God shows a love for enemy. This is outlandish when set beside one of our current cultural half-truths—To love me, you must agree with me. How does the love of Christ speak a better word to us? Listen to find out! Reflection Amidst this noisy world of half-truths, are you hearing the clear love of Jesus for you?

Love in Disagreement

September 15, 2024 • Drew Zuehlke • Matthew 5:38–48, John 8:1–11

"Love = Agreement"

September 15, 2024 • Brian Silver • Luke 7:30–50

Sweet Little Lies

September 8, 2024 • Davis Johnson • Genesis 3:1–5

What are half-truths, and why do they hold such power over us? From the garden of Eden to everyday life, these subtle distortions of reality sneak in — often unnoticed — creating doubt and confusion toward our understanding of God, our relationship with others, and our place in the world around us. Join us as we kickoff this series unpacking the insidious and destructive nature of half-truths while discovering how the gospel offers a better, fuller story that brings clarity and freedom.

The Way Back to Truth

September 8, 2024 • Drew Zuehlke • Genesis 3:1–7, John 14:4–7

What is a Half Truth?

September 8, 2024 • Brian Silver • Matthew 4:1–10, Genesis 3:1–6