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August 13, 2017 Q: How much money is enough? A: Just a little more. Some truly need more resources to live. But most of the time what we lack is contentment. According to Jesus, a rich person who never has enough is foolish, while a poor person who gives generously is praised for their faith. How much is enough? Can Jesus help me regain my balance?

August 6, 2017 The most common excuse you’ll hear is “I didn’t have time.” Ever use it? Sometimes it’s true. But most of the time it reveals a life that’s out of balance. It wasn’t easy for Jesus to find balance either – everybody needed him and wanted to be around him. But he found a way to readjust, reserving time for what matters most. What is enough? Can Jesus help me regain my balance?

Stories from the 2017 Student Ministry Summer Mission trips to San Jose, Costa Rica and Green Bay, Wisconsin.

July 23, 2017 Why do we live in a world where the innocent face disease and death? Why are good people abused by evil oppressors? And if God exists, why doesn’t he do something to fix it? People have been asking these questions for millennia. And for many of us, this problem of suffering may be our biggest barrier to believing. If the unfairness of life ever bothers you, go back with us to the unf...

July 16, 2017 Why do we live in a world where the innocent face disease and death? Why are good people abused by evil oppressors? And if God exists, why doesn’t he do something to fix it? People have been asking these questions for millennia. And for many of us, this problem of suffering may be our biggest barrier to believing. If the unfairness of life ever bothers you, go back with us to the unf...

Why do we live in a world where the innocent face disease and death? Why are good people abused by evil oppressors? And if God exists, why doesn’t he do something to fix it? People have been asking these questions for millennia. And for many of us, this problem of suffering may be our biggest barrier to believing. If the unfairness of life ever bothers you, go back with us to the unfolding drama f...

Message from Guest Speaker - Susan Sapp

June 18, 2017 God answers prayer in different ways. It might be yes, no, wait, or here’s something you didn’t ask for. But there’s one prayer God always answers with a yes. It’s the request for wisdom. And the Holy Spirit is your source for daily growth in wisdom.

June 11, 2017 God is continually transforming you. Sometimes that can (mistakenly) feel like God is always disappointed with you. But the Holy Spirit is your source of encouragement. He reminds you that God loves to work through imperfect people – that his promises are true for you.

June 4, 2017 | Pastor Chuck Cornwell Ever find it hard to keep your motivation moving? Occasionally you may be inspired to make big changes, but they rarely last. Maybe your spiritual battery is drained, and you’re not sure how to recharge it. Listen to Jesus’ promise, “You will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you.” And not only will this power charge you, it can change the world.

May 28, 2017 Message given by FaithWestwood member Jason Buss

May 31, 2017 Stand Alone Message by Student Ministry Director Polly Pierce and Children's Ministry Director Leah Dinoso

May 14, 2017 You’re in a tough place. Other people seem to have easier lives, spared from life’s hardships. But not you. And yet Jesus willingly took on a life of hardship. And through it, he let God’s love shine through. What if your hardship is an opportunity to let God’s love shine through you?

May 7, 2017 We live in a deeply divided country. The walls that separate us include prejudice, bigotry, and bias. Those who benefit from those walls are least likely to notice them – or the harm they cause. But Jesus surprised everyone by reaching beyond those walls and beginning conversations. That’s the kind of love that can save us.

April 30, 2017 Who hasn’t made a dumb move? Sometimes we make foolish, stupid decisions, and we pay the price. There are consequences to our choices. But that’s not the end of the story. Grace means there is the wonderful surprise of being loved more than you expected. Love like that can set you free.

April 23, 2017 When someone wants to know about us, usually we’re asked, “What do you do?” It’s assumed they’re asking about our work. But does your job define you? What explains the true you? On a deeper, more personal level, we may be defined by our past. We may feel defined by our problems. We may feel defined by our disappointments. We will only be healed when we are defined by love.

April 16, 2017 // EASTER SUNDAY If you’re a U.S. citizen visiting another country, have you ever worried about being denied reentrance? What if there’s typo on your passport, a technicality on your visa, or you resemble a wanted criminal? Suddenly you’re on the wrong side of the border and can’t get back. As sinners, we find ourselves on the wrong side of the border between life and death. Who wil...

April 9, 2017 We love Christmas Eve candlelight services. The soft glow on every face warms our hearts. The entire room is gently illuminated. It’s easy to shine the light of Christ when we’re all together. But where does His light need to shine the most? In the places where it’s darkest. That’s where he sends us.

April 2, 2017 You can often identify priests by the collars they wear. Their clothing is a sign of their calling. But they are not the only priests. Jesus is our High Priest, and all who belong to him are his company of priests. Welcome to the priesthood! This means you speak to God for the people, and you speak to the people for God. That’s your calling!

March 26, 2017 Everybody wants the advantage: eating the biggest piece of cake, getting the best seat in the house, not having to clean up the mess. But Jesus didn’t press for personal advantage. He modeled the way of a servant.

March 19, 2017 A sports drink commercial asks, “Is it in you?” What’s in you shapes what you can do. Jesus came to walk among us, but his goal is to be in you. What if instead of calling yourself a Christian, you were a Christ-in person?

Unless People Pray - March 12, 2017 by FaithWestwood UMC

March 5, 2017 Some people are great listeners. They take time for you. They stay focused. You know they care. Some people are great gift-givers. They pay attention to what you like and what you need. When you receive a gift from someone like that, you’re amazed at the thought that went into it. It may not be anything you said you wanted, but it’s just right. And we dare to be bold in our prayers b...

February 26, 2017 // Guest Speaker - Jason Buss Everybody wants the advantage: eating the biggest piece of cake, getting the best seat in the house, not having to clean up the mess. But Jesus didn’t press for personal advantage. He modeled the way of a servant.

February 19, 2017 It’s easy to gossip about what somebody’s done wrong. It’s easy to snarl and scold and feel justified in our correctness. But it wasn’t the way of Jesus. He showed a grace that was surprising – even shocking. The world still needs that kind of grace.