I Can Relate
With the past year's challenges, maybe you've been doing your best just to hold it together on the outside. Yet, no matter how hard you try, sometimes things just don't go like you planned. That's why we are going through a series called "I Can Relate." We can all relate to life going differently th
I Surrender
May 30, 2021 • Jonathan Wolfgang
Are you tired and worn out from trying to control something that only God can control? Then, Jesus says, "Come to me, bring it to me, and I will give you rest." You have a chance to experience the freedom that can come with surrender, a chance to be reminded of the rest God has for you – the confidence you can have in him. Whatever it is you need to surrender, you can trust God with it.
Coping Skills
May 23, 2021 • Jonathan Wolfgang
We all deal with temptations to compromise or give in as a way to escape the pressure and get some relief. After over a year of life in the COVID era, many of us feel tired and worn down, turning to bad habits as a way to cope. So, how do we find healthier ways to deal with the stress? Through intimacy with God, which helps us push through the temptation. And we are lucky to have a God who empathizes with us in every temptation we face. He gets it – and he can get us through it.
Les & Leslie Parrott
May 16, 2021 • Scott Scruggs, Les & Leslie Parrot
Guest speakers, Drs. Les and Leslie Parrott, join Pastor Scotty to talk about all things relationships. From empathy to forgiveness, they cover topics that can help improve any and all relationships, from a Christ-centered perspective. After a year like no other, all of our relationships could use a little boost!
The Plank and the Speck
May 9, 2021 • Scott Scruggs
Jesus came into the world not to condemn it, but to save it. He did that not through judgment, but through peaceful non-cooperation with hate, fear and injustice. In Christ, there is no condemnation. So, if Jesus doesn't judge, neither should we. Other people don't need judgment; they need grace, and it's our job to show it to them.
So Much For My Life Plan
May 2, 2021 • Jonathan Wolfgang
How can we trust God when we're not in control? This past year of isolation has disrupted many of our life plans. Our academic, work and home lives have all been interrupted and will potentially look different for the rest of our lives. When we have anxiety about the future or difficulty adjusting to change, we need to learn how to trust the one consistent force in our lives: God.
Road Rage
April 25, 2021 • Scott Scruggs
No matter how messy our lives get, God is not angry with us. So, we don't need to hold on to anger in our lives either. We're not talking about the momentary, rightful feelings of anger when we experience pain or injustice. While it's not a sin to be angry, the ongoing, brooding, resentful anger that grips onto our souls and causes other problems in our lives. That's why Jesus stands ready to offer us transformative grace–so that we can find freedom from anger.
Running on Empty
April 18, 2021 • Scott Scruggs
Jesus doesn't just reach out to weary people; he became one himself. The holy, all-powerful, mighty God became a human being. He faced all the same difficulties and disappointments. He is the only God who can look at your life and relate to everything you're going through. In Jesus, God became approachable, and we can trust him.