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We have guides for every area of life - coaches in sports, financial advisors, teachers, mentors…but how about in our faith? When it comes to growing spiritually and taking next steps, there is one thing that is true - we all need a guide.

In life we all experience transcendent moments…but they quickly fade away. I believe we were created for more. I believe God wants us to experience transcendence in him.

The church should be the most compassionate place on earth…but often, it’s not. What part do you play in building a loving church? How do we become more loving people? When we can do this, it has the power to turn a flame into a fire in the church.

You have one story to tell with your one life. I bet you want it to be a story of courage…not fear. The good news is that God wants your story to be one of courage too!

Here is a look back at one of our favorite messages. Ever wonder if the resurrection really happened? To be honest, it’s kind of hard to believe sometimes. It’s called faith for a reason - but it’s not blind faith, and once you start to look, the evidence for the resurrection is compelling.

Most things in life can be summed up with a "do more, get better" mindset. But what about rest? In the stress and busyness of life, how can we feel real rest?

What comes to mind when you hear the word “prayer”? For a lot of us, when we pray, it’s because we are in trouble or in distress. Prayer is about so much more than that, though

What shapes your soul? What forms you? Like athletic conditioning, our souls can be shaped and formed so that we respond more to God than anyone or anything else in life.

You are defined by a lot of things on the outside of you: you’re a provider, a student, an athlete, a husband, a wife, a parent. But did you know that there’s something else, much, much deeper, that defines you? You have a soul. And the health of your soul and the quality of your life are very, very connected.

Know anyone who is self-righteous? It doesn’t really look good on them, does it? Let’s find out what Jesus has to say about righteousness.

Jesus has made the ultimate offer to you through the cross and the empty tomb, and now it's up to you. What will you do with Jesus?

Know anyone who is deconstructing their faith? Dismissing it, or at least, they have one hand on the door of faith, and about to walk away? If that’s you, there are some questions you need to ask first.

On our five-year anniversary as a church, let’s remember what Jesus has called us to…and more importantly, let’s remember who He is!

Healthy or unhealthy boundaries in our relationships can mean the difference between living well with the crazy-makers in our lives, or letting them push us over the edge! Let’s learn how to set appropriate boundaries together.

How do you deal with people who are angry at you? How can you live in peace with the people you care about? It turns out, you have a choice!

How do you handle the crazy-makers in your life? By introducing wisdom into the equation.

Pressure can crush you if you’re not careful. How do we make sure our inner world can withstand the pressures from outside? The last chapter in Colossians holds the answer.

Want to know the key to any healthy relationship, including parenting and marriage? Paul let’s us in on a little secret. And it’s one that will transform any relationship.

The new testament talks about what followers of Jesus should be known by and shares some traits that we should be putting on.

We are all building something with our lives. Day by day, decision by decision. What are you building your life upon? Is it starting to shake, or does it stand firm through the fiercest storm?

“You do you.” That phrase is all over the place these days. It’s even seeped into our spiritual lives. What does it mean? Let’s talk about it.

When you change something ever so slightly it has the potential to change it completely...especially when you are talking about the Bible. This week, we will be discussing what the Gospel is and more importantly...what it isn't.

We all face insecurity in our lives. The world puts a lot of pressure on us, pressure no one can really live up to. Learn what the Bible has to say about how we can live without the pressure of insecurity in our lives.

We are all feeling pressure from all sides…especially people of faith. How can you withstand the pressure? That’s what the book of Colossians is all about.

When we think about the Christmas story, it often seems varnished, nice and neat, a picture that’s able to fit on an ornament. The reality is far from that, though. Let’s look at the real Christmas story together.