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A Touch That Changes Everything

From Mark 5:24–34 Some stories in Scripture hit us right in the heart. Mark 5 is one of them. It’s emotional, raw, and painfully relatable. It’s the story of a woman who spent twelve years stuck in suffering—and the moment everything changed when she reached out and touched Jesus. This isn’t just a story about ancient pain. It’s a story…

What We Want the World to Know About Jesus

From Luke 3:1–20 Every Christian has a calling: not to be quiet, not to blend into the background, and not to keep our faith tucked away—but to proclaim the goodness of Jesus. Luke 3 introduces us to John the Baptist, a man sent ahead of Jesus to prepare the way. And the same God who sent John to prepare now…

How to Lose Jesus — and How to Find Him Again

We don’t usually think about losing Jesus. But Luke 2 tells the wild story of Mary and Joseph heading home from Jerusalem… without realizing Jesus wasn’t with them. Three days later, they finally found Him in the temple. As funny as that sounds from a distance, the deeper truth is sobering: God’s people can lose sight of Jesus without even…

When Jesus Returns, What Will He Find Us Doing?

Living faithfully in the in-between. This past Sunday looked different for our church family. A blizzard pushed us indoors and onto our screens, but God still met us in His Word. Pastor Nick shared from Matthew 24:36–51—a passage many of us have read dozens of times but can suddenly hit with fresh weight. Jesus is clear: He is returning. We…

January 2025 Newsletter Article

Hello Church Family, Happy New Year! As we step into 2025, many of us are reflecting on the past year and making resolutions for the year ahead. Resolutions are a wonderful opportunity to grow, improve, and pursue new goals in our lives. However, as followers of Christ, there is one resolution that should always be at the top of our…