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Jesus, Justice, and Flipping Tables Deconstruction & Juneteenth? Believe it or not deconstruction and Juneteenth are more connected than you might think. At Refuge, we follow Jesus into hard conversations, especially when it comes to justice, truth, and repentance. This week’s message starts to dig into what it means to deconstruct harmful beliefs, examine our […] The post Holy Hab...

Sabbath as Self-Care And its our fourth Holy Habit that closes out Part 1 of our Holy Habits series is Sabbath. Pastor Nicole called it “part 1” because this is the last holy habit that looks inward at loving ourselves. Sabbath isn’t just about stopping. It’s about a rhythm of life, and listening. Sabbath is […] The post Holy Habits // Sabbath first appeared on Refuge...

Silence & Solitude We live in a world constantly filled with noise. Scrolling, multitasking, and reacting. Silence and solitude often feel awkward – or even impossible! But the ancient practices of silence and solitude are vital for our mental, emotional, and spiritual health. At Refuge, we believe self-care is sacred. And this week we talk […] The post Holy Habits // Silence & Sol...

At Refuge, we’ve been walking with Jesus and watching how he practiced self-care. Last week, we slowed down enough to meditate. This week, we slow down enough to speak. This week’s message is about the Holy Habit of Prayer. Prayer is for All People. The holy habit of prayer isn’t only a Christian practice. It’s […] The post Holy Habits // Prayer first appeared on Refu...

Did Jesus Meditate? When we hear the word meditation, many of us might flinch. Maybe we think it’s too mystical or unfamiliar — or even unbiblical. But what if we’ve misunderstood it all along. In week two of our series, Holy Habits: The Sanctity of Self-Care, we explore meditation. Not as a trend, but as […] The post Holy Habits // Meditation first appeared on Refuge. Chur...

We Don’t Know How to Rest Let’s be real. Most of us don’t know how to rest well, let alone take care of ourselves in a meaningful way. We’ve been taught to hustle. We’ve been conditioned to believe that our worth is tied to our productivity. Even in church spaces, we’ve heard messages that elevate […] The post Holy Habits // Self Care first appeared on Ref...

This week at Refuge, we continued our QTNA (Questions That Need Answered) series with a question that deserves a thoughtful, grace-filled response. The Gay QTNA. This question directly challenges how some Christians have used the Bible to link homosexuality and sin, causing deep shame. So, instead of just giving a theological deep dive (though we love a […] The post QTNA // The Gay...

The Bible is thousands and thousands of years old, its hard not to wonder about the accuracy of the Bible translations. The Bible has been rewritten and interpreted by different people throughout history, so how can we trust it? This week Pastor David explores the history of bible translations, how different version came to be, […] The post QTNA // The B.I.B.L.E first appeared on Refuge. Chu...

What is Prayer For? Why do we keep praying? What is it eve for? Is God listening? Prayer is not just about asking for things. It’s about connection and relationship. Isn’t it odd that the disciples asked Jesus to teach them pray, even though they already knew how to pray? It is because they saw […] The post QTNA // Is God Listening? first appeared on Refuge. Church .

Why do bad things happen to good people? It’s a question we’ve all wrestled with. When life feels unfair, it’s natural to ask, “Why me? Why this? Why God?” This week Pastor Nicole dove into one of the toughest questions humanity faces: Why does God let bad things happen to good people? And does God […] The post QTNA // Good People. Bad Things first appeared on R...

New Year, New Series! Here at Refuge, we’re jumping into 2025 with the thought-provoking series QTNA // Question That Need Answered. Our members have submitted their biggest questions and we will spend the next several weeks exploring them together! But before we dive into the answers, Pastor Nicole walks us through why asking questions in […] The post QTNA // Ask, Seek, Knock first ap...

Big Dreams. Big Plans. It’s hard not to think that big equates to success. But success looks different to everybody. So, what if there’s actually strength in smallness. In this bottle episode, Pastor Nicole reminds us that smallness isn’t a weakness but a gift. A gift that allows us to focus on deep relationships, meaningful […] The post Acts of the Spirit // Bottle Episode...

Gentleness can often be misunderstood. Many think it’s about weakness or avoiding confrontation. But true gentleness is far more powerful. Gentleness is strength under control. In her sermon on gentleness, Pastor Nicole teaches about this Christlike quality that doesn’t demand power but chooses to respond with humility and care — even when it is hard! […] The post Acts of t...

In this sermon from our Acts of the Spirit series, Pastor Nicole turns our focus to our Acts of Patience. More Than Waiting The biblical patience from Galatians is more than waiting in line or staying calm when your coffee order takes too long. It’s about how we respond to life’s challenges and injustices. In […] The post Acts of the Spirit // Patience first appeared on Refuge. C...

What is Real Peace? When you think of peace, what comes to mind? A quiet moment? The absence of conflict? Maybe even a personal sense of calm? These are all great pictures of peace, but when we look at the Bible’s idea of peace, there is something deeper at play. Peace is more than just […] The post Acts of the Spirit // Peacemaker first appeared on Refuge. Church .

Feeling Joyless? You’re Not Alone Have you ever wondered why your life sometimes feels like its missing joy, even when you’re trying to live out your faith? In this week’s sermon, Pastor Brian tackles this question head-on. Diving into Romans 8 and Acts 19, he explores why our joy often feels elusive and how we […] The post Acts of the Spirit // Restore Joy first appeared o...

This week Pastor Nicole started our NEW SERIES. We’ll be diving into the FRUITS of the Spirit in the book of Acts. Pastor Nicole started us of with the core FRUIT; LOVE! Love. It’s more important that a good feeling or even a kind gesture. It is the foundation of all the fruits of the […] The post Acts of the Spirit // Love first appeared on Refuge. Church .

We end our Y’all Means All series by answering this quesiton: Can faith and critical thinking coexist? If we read our bible through a critical lens, doesn’t that mean we’re criticizing the bible? In this weeks sermon Pastor Nicole takes us through the importance of critical thinking in faith! We’ll take a look at how […] The post Y’all Means All // From the Head to th...

Conflict is inevitable. No matter where we are, we all encounter disagreements. But how do we, as a community of believers, hand conflict in a way that reflects Jesus. This is the question Pastor David tackles as he takes us through Acts 15. Conflict in the Early Church What was the big conflict in Acts […] The post Y’all Means All // Conflict first appeared on Refuge. Church .

Have you ever found yourself in a strange place you never expected to be? Maybe you’ve looked back at your life and though: how did I get here? Was it coincidence, was it fate, or was it something bigger and stranger at work? This week Pastor Nicole explores this question through one of the bible’s […] The post Y’all Means All // Stranger things first appeared on Refuge. Church .

We are moving right along in our summer of series! This week Pastor Nicole kicked off our new series: “Y’all Means All!“ Over the next few weeks we’re going to be looking at the apostles’ ACTS of inclusivity. So, to get us rolling Pastor Nicole goes on a deep dive and exploring the differences between […] The post Y’all Means All // Tolerance vs. Inclusion first...

This we Pastor David wrapped up our Upstart Apostles Series! David looks at the transformation of one of the most pivotal upstart apostles of the early church; SAUL! Saul’s story stands as a reminder that no one is beyond the reach of God’s love! From Darkness… If we thought long enough and hard enough, we […] The post Upstart Apostles // Transforming Together first appeare...

We continue to explore how the Apostles of Acts upstarted the church. The followed the bold vision through adversity and persecution, using innovation and creativity to meet people where the were. They were men and women filled with the Holy Spirit, spreading the good news of Jesus’ love, mercy, and justice. Recap Two weeks ago […] The post Upstart Apostles // Innovation first appeared...