Delight in Grace

We are naturally bent toward belief in karma- the idea that our actions are the deciding factor for our future well-being.  We crave justice and rightness.  It is something to grapple with when we see the evil person prospering.  Thankfully,  Psalm 37 reminds us of the framework from which we can view life.  And when we look at life through the truth of God’s word, it can inform our attitudes and...

We are naturally bent toward belief in karma- the idea that our actions are the deciding factor for our future well-being.  We crave justice and rightness.  It is something to grapple with when we see the evil person prospering.  Thankfully,  Psalm 37 reminds us of the framework from which we can view life.  And when we look at life through the truth of God’s word, it can inform our attitudes and...

We are naturally bent toward belief in karma- the idea that our actions are the deciding factor for our future well-being.  We crave justice and rightness.  It is something to grapple with when we see the evil person prospering.  Thankfully,  Psalm 37 reminds us of the framework from which we can view life.  And when we look at life through the truth of God’s word, it can inform our attitudes and...

How do we respond to the wickedness and the brokenness of this life under the sun? Fear and anger are natural emotions in the face of evil or destruction. What do we do with those emotions? In this message, Pastor Rich answers these questions from Habakkuk 3, where we find a highly emotional plea for justice, a cry for help in the face of evil. Let’s listen to this message titled Faith: Seeing God...

How do we respond to the wickedness and the brokenness of this life under the sun? Fear and anger are natural emotions in the face of evil or destruction. What do we do with those emotions? In this message, Pastor Rich answers these questions from Habakkuk 3, where we find a highly emotional plea for justice, a cry for help in the face of evil. Let’s listen to this message titled Faith: Seeing God...

How do we respond to the wickedness and the brokenness of this life under the sun? Fear and anger are natural emotions in the face of evil or destruction. What do we do with those emotions? In this message, Pastor Rich answers these questions from Habakkuk 3, where we find a highly emotional plea for justice, a cry for help in the face of evil. Let’s listen to this message titled Faith is seeing G...

How do we respond to the wickedness and the brokenness of this life under the sun? Fear and anger are natural emotions in the face of evil or destruction. What do we do with those emotions? In this message, Pastor Rich answers these questions from Habakkuk 3, where we find a highly emotional plea for justice, a cry for help in the face of evil. Let’s listen to this message titled Faith: Seeing God...

2 Corinthians 5:15 says that Christ died for all, that those who live might no longer live for themselves but for him who for their sake died and was raised. A life surrendered to Christ requires giving up our own life of autonomy in exchange for a life of following after Him. And in Him, we turn away from the small life of pleasing self to become children of the Good and Gracious King!

2 Corinthians 5:15 says that Christ died for all, that those who live might no longer live for themselves but for him who for their sake died and was raised. A life surrendered to Christ requires giving up our own life of autonomy in exchange for a life of following after Him. And in Him, we turn away from the small life of pleasing self to become children of the Good and Gracious King!

2 Corinthians 5:15 says that Christ died for all, that those who live might no longer live for themselves but for him who for their sake died and was raised. A life surrendered to Christ requires giving up our own life of autonomy in exchange for a life of following after Him. And in Him, we turn away from the small life of pleasing self to become children of the Good and Gracious King!

Oswald Chambers said that “Faith is the deliberate confidence in the character of God whose ways you may not understand at the time.” There are times when God’s apparent inaction to our circumstances may seem inconsistent with what we know of His character. This is the wrestling of the prophet in Habakkuk 1, and in Habakkuk 1, God voices a response, leaving for us a helpful view into His heart.

Oswald Chambers said that “Faith is the deliberate confidence in the character of God whose ways you may not understand at the time.” There are times when God’s apparent inaction to our circumstances may seem inconsistent with what we know of His character. This is the wrestling of the prophet in Habakkuk 1, and in Habakkuk 1, God voices a response, leaving for us a helpful view into His heart.

Oswald Chambers said that “Faith is the deliberate confidence in the character of God whose ways you may not understand at the time.” There are times when God’s apparent inaction to our circumstances may seem inconsistent with what we know of His character. This is the wrestling of the prophet in Habakkuk 1, and in Habakkuk 1, God voices a response, leaving for us a helpful view into His heart.

If I believe something strongly enough, does it make it so? Is faith separate from logic and evidence? Where does faith get its strength? Listen in with us as Pastor Rich answers these questions in this message titled What is Faith?

What does the Bible mean when it uses the word “faith”? If I believe something strongly enough, does it make it so?

Faith is a word batted around in both religious and secular circles. But what does the Bible mean when it uses the word “faith”? If I believe something strongly enough, does it make it so? Is faith separate from logic and evidence? Where does faith get its strength? Listen in with us as Pastor Rich answers these questions in this message titled What is Faith?

It is the desire for God which is the most fundamental appetite of all, and it is an appetite we can never eliminate. We may seek to disown it, but it will not go away. If we deny that it is there, we shall in fact only divert it to some other object or range of objects. And that will mean that we invest some creature or creatures with the full burden of our need for God, a burden which no creatur...

If we deny our desire for God, we shall in fact only divert it to some other object or range of objects. And that will mean that we invest some creature or creatures with the full burden of our need for God, a burden which no creature can carry.

It is the desire for God which is the most fundamental appetite of all, and it is an appetite we can never eliminate. We may seek to disown it, but it will not go away.

As we consider what God has to say to His people in Isaiah 54, an image of His heart emerges clearly. God brings His people from shame into honor, from emptiness to abundance. He is a God of relationship, redemption, and restoration. Because of Christ, we move from lonely despair into the tender care of our heavenly Father.

As we consider what God has to say to His people in Isaiah 54, an image of His heart emerges clearly. God brings His people from shame into honor, from emptiness to abundance. He is a God of relationship, redemption, and restoration. Because of Christ, we move from lonely despair into the tender care of our heavenly Father.

As we consider what God has to say to His people in Isaiah 54, an image of His heart emerges clearly. God brings His people from shame into honor, from emptiness to abundance. He is a God of relationship, redemption, and restoration. Because of Christ, we move from lonely despair into the tender care of our heavenly Father.

Centuries before Christ was born, Isaiah prophesied that one would come to bear the sin of many and to make many to be counted as righteous. Isaiah 53 gave ancient Israel a peek at the mighty and gracious work God would complete through His Son’s death- A plan that would bring us near to Himself. In today’s message, Pastor Rich shares what Isaiah 53 can show us about the character of our God.

Centuries before Christ was born, Isaiah prophesied that one would come to bear the sin of many and to make many to be counted as righteous. Isaiah 53 gave ancient Israel a peek at the mighty and gracious work God would complete through His Son’s death- A plan that would bring us near to Himself. In today’s message, Pastor Rich shares what Isaiah 53 can show us about the character of our God.

Centuries before Christ was born, Isaiah prophesied that one would come to bear the sin of many and to make many to be counted as righteous. Isaiah 53 gave ancient Israel a peek at the mighty and gracious work God would complete through His Son’s death- A plan that would bring us near to Himself. In today’s message, Pastor Rich shares what Isaiah 53 can show us about the character of our God.