Have you ever heard of parents having the gift of the “stink eye?” That means that when a child is acting up, his parent can look all the way across a crowded room with a very specific look and the child knows exactly that he better stop, or else! Parents also have the gift of…
Branding has become almost a science in our culture today. Companies spend millions of dollars on finding the most effective logo and messaging to communicate about their company. Jesus didn’t spend a penny on branding research. As a matter of fact, his logo and message would have been rejected by just about everyone. And…
Do you remember your first crush? Remember what it was like to become so infatuated with someone that you pursued them? Jesus tells us that in order to follow Him, we need to “come after” Him, pursue Him, chase Him. What does that look like? What does it take to chase after Jesus? Join us…
Have you ever been the last one picked? Maybe it was on a playground during recess at school. Maybe it was when you tried out for a team and didn’t get picked. Maybe it was when you didn’t get the job you desperately wanted. We all have had times when we’ve felt rejected. When Jesus…
God is the one who transforms our lives. But what’s our part in becoming more like Jesus? Along with walking in step with His Spirit (Ephesians), Paul says we have to offer ourselves as living sacrifices (Romans). Jesus says we must take up our cross. In other words, in order for Jesus to transform…