Cornerstone Church

Betrayal, criticism, and unspoken expectations can take a toll on pastors. And if we’re not  careful, resentment creeps in. We’re called to forgive, but some wounds are hard to let go. And bitterness is a poison that doesn’t just affect pastors—it affects anyone who lets unresolved issues fester. But Jesus offers a better way—of not holding on, but of letting go. Scriptures Colossians 3:8 & 12...

It’s easy to put pastors on a pedestal...but the truth? We struggle with sin just like everyone else. We fight pride, impatience, and unhelpful thoughts we wish we didn’t have. The title “pastor” doesn’t make us immune to temptation or failure. But the good news is, our hope isn’t in our own righteousness—it’s in Jesus. None of us is excluded…we all need His mercy. Scriptures Romans 3:10-24

Pastors feel the weight of expectations—preach well, lead well, shepherd well. But beneath it all lurks a fear: What if I mess up? What if I let people down? What if I’m not enough? Does that sound familiar? Of course it does! And the truth is, we will fail at times. But our calling from God isn’t to be perfect—it’s to be faithful. God doesn’t see our success the way we do. Scriptures Psalm 37:23-...

Pastors are surrounded by people...yet there are times when we feel completely isolated. The expectation to be strong, to have the answers, to always be “on” can be overwhelming. Admitting struggles can feel very risky, so it’s easier to keep them hidden. But loneliness  thrives in silence. And the truth is, none of us were meant to carry burdens by ourselves. Scriptures Hebrews 4:15-16 & Isai...

Pastors are expected to have unshakable faith—but the truth is, we wrestle with questions, too. There are moments when God feels distant, prayers seem unanswered, and we wonder if we’re getting it wrong. But doubt isn’t the enemy of faith—unchecked doubt is. When we bring questions and doubts to Jesus? We find out He always meets us with grace. Scriptures John 20:24-29

The Cross of Christ wasn’t just a sacrifice—it was a showdown, a rescue mission, and the greatest liberation effort in history. Through the death and resurrection of Jesus, we don’t just escape sin—we get to step into a new life, a new kingdom, and a new promised land! It’s Easter Sunday, and the Enemy has been defeated! The path to freedom is now open! Scriptures Exodus 3:7-8 & John 16:33

Paul arrives in Rome—a prisoner in the heart of enemy territory—yet the gospel keeps advancing. Shackles couldn’t silence him, obstacles couldn’t deter him, and suffering couldn’t stop the fire of revival. God’s will may not happen overnight, but in the end? God wins. No prison, persecution, or power of Hell can stop His Kingdom from taking over. Scriptures Acts 28

As the gospel exploded across the world, a crucial question arose—did Gentiles need to follow Jewish law to be saved? The Jerusalem Council settled it: Salvation is by grace alone. With that decision, the wildfire of revival burned even brighter. And the same is true today—the Kingdom advances when we stop adding burdens and start pouring out grace. Scriptures Acts 15

Saul was an enemy of the Church—until he took a fateful trip to Damascus. In an instant, his life was transformed, and the man who once persecuted Christians became Paul, the greatest missionary in history. And it’s his obedience to God that shows us no one is beyond redemption and that one life surrendered to Christ can make an eternal impact. Scriptures Acts 9

Just weeks earlier, the disciples were hiding in fear, uncertain and afraid. But when the Holy Spirit fell at Pentecost, everything changed. These once timid followers became bold preachers, standing in the streets proclaiming Jesus with power. And what’s incredible is that the same Spirit who turned cowards into conquerors is available and alive in us today. Scriptures Acts 2

The God of Busyness tricks us into believing that worth is found in constant activity. We serve it when we fill every moment—equating hustle with purpose while neglecting rest, relationships, and God. But we neglect the toll this false god takes on our life—asking more and more of us…fooling us to believe that our true happiness is found in our busyness. Scriptures Matthew 11:28-30

The God of Comfort promises us ease and security, lulling us into complacency. We give in when we prioritize convenience over calling—avoiding risk, sacrifice, or anything that makes us uncomfortable. But Jesus calls us to something totally different...to deny ourselves, to take up our cross, and to step into a faith that challenges and stretches us. Scriptures John 21:15-19

The God of Tribalism feeds on division—demanding our loyalty to groups over grace and truth. It whispers that "Us vs. Them" is just the way that the world is, convincing us to see others as enemies rather than fellow image-bearers of God. We serve this false god when we let politics, social circles, or ideologies define us. It’s time for us to tear this idol down. Scriptures John 17:20-23

Here’s one of the best definitions for humility: “To see yourself in a truly accurate light. Not any more than you are, and not any less.” That second part? The “not any less?” That is massively important. If we’re going actually to become better for the long haul, we have to be able to recognize change and see wins. We have to be able to say: “I’m getting better!” Scriptures John 17:20-23

You ever heard the phrase: “It’s going to get worse before it gets better?” There’s a lot of truth in that statement. Oftentimes before we can take significant strides in life, we’re forced to endure a significant setback or two. And unfortunately, it can be debilitating to those of us who are actively trying to improve our lives—but it doesn't have to be that way! Scriptures John 15:1-5

Why should we pursue “better” in our life? It’s actually pretty simple—because we all were made for better! Our efforts to improve in life aren’t to get into God’s good graces. We’re already there because of Jesus! No—our efforts to improve are because God had created us with unbelievable purpose, design, and potential that our world around us badly needs. Deep down, we all long for something more...

We’re done measuring our progress through comparison. We’re over the notion that if we just try hard enough, we can do it all exactly right. We’re used to the fact that we’re not perfect...and that’s just fine with us. Because this year? We’re committed to kicking “perfect”—an unreachable and unsustainable goal—to the curb in lieu of something better . Scriptures Philippians 3:10-14

When a computer has too much—too many photos, applications, files—what happens? It crashes. We’re not so different. Too many things happening can very quickly become an unbearable load. And generally, at the start of the year, we sign ourselves up for too many things. We’d all do well to simplify—to identify the essentials in life and give them our focus." Scriptures 1 Corinthians 7:25-31

We all have noble, lofty goals to start the New Year. We want to become the best version of ourselves—physically, emotionally, mentally, relationally, spiritually. But the sad, sobering fact of the matter? We are under-equipped for the task at hand. We don’t have the needed capabilities to change things on our own…luckily for us? We’re not on our own this New Year! We’re kicking off the New Year w...

“I’m going to start working out! I’m going to start reading more books! I’m going to start a new hobby!” Often, our emphasis at the start of the year is just that—a start. But what if one of the major keys to hacking our New Year isn’t what we start but what we end? What if we decided to once and for all leave unhealthy habits, mindsets, and relationships behind? We’re kicking off the New Year wit...

We’re kicking off the New Year with a twist! This January, our facility is undergoing the start of some significant renovations—so much so that we’ll be holding all our Sunday services online. While it’s difficult that we can’t gather together onsite, we’ve decided to embrace this digital season with enthusiasm. In the spirit of “online-only”, we’re diving into a series called “Hacking My New Year...

Christmas is such an incredible time of year...so why stop at simply seizing the 25 Days of Christmas? We want to keep this thing going 24/7/365! What we’ve learned about taking advantage of the holiday season is relegated simply to the holiday season. We can become people who take the joy, hope, and optimism of Christmas along with us into the New Year! It’s that time of year again—it’s the holid...

It’s that time of year again—it’s the holiday season! And if you’re even remotely like most people, you’re hoping and believing that this Christmas will be the best Christmas yet. So let me start with the good news—that can be the case for you! This really can be a Christmas for the record books! But here’s the not-so-fun news…it’s not just going to happen . You’re not going to simply fall into th...

It’s that time of year again—it’s the holiday season! And if you’re even remotely like most people, you’re hoping and believing that this Christmas will be the best Christmas yet. So let me start with the good news—that can be the case for you! This really can be a Christmas for the record books! But here’s the not-so-fun news…it’s not just going to happen . You’re not going to simply fall into th...

It’s that time of year again—it’s the holiday season! And if you’re even remotely like most people, you’re hoping and believing that this Christmas will be the best Christmas yet. So let me start with the good news—that can be the case for you! This really can be a Christmas for the record books! But here’s the not-so-fun news…it’s not just going to happen . You’re not going to simply fall into th...