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What Disciples Do (From the Boat to Real Life)

Most of us are familiar with the word disciple. We know Jesus had 12 of them. We know the Great Commission says to “make disciples.” But if someone stopped you in the hallway at church and asked: “Okay, but what does a disciple actually do?” …how would you answer? Luke 5:1–11 gives us a front-row seat to the moment Jesus…

What Is Life All About? (For Grads… and the Rest of Us)

It’s Grad Sunday, so it’s natural to talk about the future: college, jobs, plans, dreams. But underneath all of that is a bigger question every one of us has to answer—whether you’re 18 or 80: What is my life actually for? If we don’t know the answer, we’ll inevitably live for less than we were made for—like using a chainsaw…

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…