Discovering a Holy, Generous God

July 21, 2024 • Rev. Aaron Bjerke • 2 Samuel 5:1–4, 2 Samuel 6

David’s story points us to a life of worship. This particular passage shows us a God who is more holy than David realized, and who is also more generous than he realized. When you bring the worship of God into the center of your life, it redirects your posture toward everything you do.

Mediums and the Spiritual Realm: Navigating Our Fears

July 14, 2024 • Rev. Aaron Bjerke • 1 Samuel 28:1—29:4

Saul’s interaction with a medium and the dead is one of the most interesting interactions in Hebrew scripture. His motivations are very human: feeling alone, desperate, and afraid. And yet, did he not experience peace from the dead? Instead, he left the experience feeling more dread, more fear, and more chaos in his inner-life. How are we to relate to the dead and the spiritual realm in seasons of fear and loneliness?

David in the Wilderness: Living Between Heaven and Earth

July 7, 2024 • Sang Yun • 1 Samuel 24:1–7