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The God Who Promises (Even in the Parts You Skip)

The God Who Promises (Even in the Parts You Skip)

Nick Sandusky Apr 6, 2025 5 min read

Be honest: when you’re reading through Luke and you hit Luke 3:23–38—the genealogy of Jesus—what do you usually do? “As he began his ministry, Jesus was about thirty years old…”skip skip skip “Then Jesus left the Jordan, full of the…

April 2025 Newsletter Article

April 2025 Newsletter Article

Rachel Sandusky Apr 1, 2025 2 min read

Hi Faith Family, I don’t know about you, but I’m so glad it’s finally spring. The warmth feels so goodafter such a cold and snowy winter. As I was considering what to share, I was reminded that we will becelebrating…

When God Makes Much of Himself Through Your Family

When God Makes Much of Himself Through Your Family

Nick Sandusky Mar 30, 2025 6 min read

This weekend our church hosted a marriage conference with Pastor Wayne from Mississippi. On Sunday he preached from Ephesians 3:14–21, and the heart of the message was simple and huge: 👉 Your family matters deeply to God.👉 God wants to…

Why Jesus’ Baptism Matters More Than You Think

Why Jesus’ Baptism Matters More Than You Think

Nick Sandusky Mar 24, 2025 7 min read

Luke only gives us two verses on the baptism of Jesus.No detailed dialogue. No cinematic description of the river. Just this: “When all the people were baptized, Jesus also was baptized. As he was praying, heaven opened, and the Holy…

Jonah the Ridiculous: When Our Preferences Get in the Way of God’s Purpose

Jonah the Ridiculous: When Our Preferences Get in the Way of God’s Purpose

Nick Sandusky Mar 17, 2025 6 min read

Big idea: Jonah 4 is a warning: you can be used by God and still totally miss the joy of what God is doing around you. Jonah preached. An entire brutal, pagan city repented. God moved in power.And Jonah? He…