Speaking of Grace

Love At Work: The Rest Of The Resurrection - by Ken Wetmore At the end of creation week, Jesus rested on Sabbath. After accomplishing our salvation on the cross, Jesus rested on Sabbath. Jesus invites us to join Him in Sabbath rest, a time for the renewal of our relationship with Him and the world around us. We rest knowing Jesus has perfectly accomplished everything that needs to be done. This we...

Love At Work: What Are You Saying? By Ken Wetmore Many take the third commandment to mean we shouldn’t swear. However, that’s just the tip of the iceberg. Taking God’s name in vain is any time we disrespect God or misrepresent God. This week our #WholeLifeReflections asked: How would you define taking God's name in vain? Is there a time you have seen someone act in a way that kept someone else fro...

Love At Work:  Boxing God by Ken Wetmore We use boxes to contain and hold things. Idols are a form of a box. They are used to create limits for what they represent. God asks us not to worship idols because false idols lead us away from God, and even idols that represent God lead us to place limits on who God is. This week our #WholeLifeReflections asked: What are some ways that you put God in...

Arise to Doubt and Discover Trust (Church Retreat 2022) - Dr. Peter Enns Our speaker for this year, Dr. Peter Enns, shared a message of “Arising to Doubt and Discovering Trust.” Peter teaches Biblical Studies at Eastern University, loves the Bible, and enjoys telling stories about everyday normal people and their struggles with the ancient, weird, and sometimes bizarre stories found there. BIO Pet...

Love At Work:  Only One Savior - Ken Wetmore God is not being selfish by asking us to have only one God in our life. It is for our own protection. Anything else we make a god will only let us down and leave us unfulfilled. There is only one Savior and his name is Jesus. Our #WholeLifeReflections for this week: What other gods are in your life or have a tendency to sneak into your life? How ha...

The Law Is Love At Work - Ken Wetmore God prefaces the 10 commandments by reminding God’s people of who rescued them from slavery. The 10 commandments are meant as a pathway to freedom and true love. They are what pure love looks like in action. The law is Love At Work. Our #WholeLifeReflections for this week: Do you find God’s law to be freeing or oppressive? Why? How much do you actually need Go...

No Barriers - Special Guests Carla Monnier & Heather Magray The WholeLife Church is a group of people committed to being a "church without walls, fully engaged in serving the people of our community." This is our Vision. In our Mission to "love people into a lifelong friendship with God," it is important to understand what this means and how WLC most authentically provides equal access in all...

God Knows What He’s Doing - Special Guest Dana Edmond Considering the resurrection of Lazarus, even on those days when it is completely unclear and indecipherable what God is doing in our lives and in our world, HE knows what He is doing. God has a plan, and our job is to simply trust Him and His plan. We did not have #WholeLifeReflections for this week: Anything to add to this week’s message or t...

ARISE to Old Testament Societal Justice Both the Old and New Testaments share a message that call for God’s people to care for the most vulnerable in our world. However, in some Christian circles today, the message of social justice is considered harmful. As those created in the image of God, how do we best ARISE as reflectors of our Creator when it comes to the issue of societal justice?  Ou...

ARISE to Old Testament Spiritual Justice The Old Testament points toward the arrival of God on earth through the birth of Jesus. Jesus’ purpose was to illuminate the true character of God, and his life clearly taught that mercy, plus justice, equal righteousness. One cannot be a true follower of Jesus and not ARISE to the concern for justice and mercy. Our #WholeLifeReflections for this week: Are...

Threatened By Love – Bernie Anderson Jesus spoke in the synagogue and by the end of his message about love and justice for the marginalized, he was almost thrown off a cliff! Seems odd, but God’s love is threatening whenever we decide we’re the exclusive recipients of it. For followers of Christ, we stand with Jesus and His threatening love. We stand with the marginalized, poor, and broken. Whatev...

ARISE With God's Spirit – Ken Wetmore When Jesus returned to heaven, he left us with a Comforter, a Holy Guide, to help us bring God’s Kingdom to our world. Our future is bright because of the promises we have been given of unconditional love and undeserved grace. Let us ARISE, and move into 2022 confident in the mission Jesus has called us to accomplish. (John 14:29-31) Our #WholeLifeReflections...

ARISE With Confidence – Ken Wetmore We live in a time when it’s a real challenge to know what or whom to believe. We regularly make presumptions based on our personal biases. However, when we have doubts and questions, there is one constant, and that is the life of Jesus. Even when the way of Jesus seems unreasonable, difficult, or even impossible, he calls us to ARISE and believe that, in him, al...

ARISE With Peace – Jeff Cinquemani It’s impossible for us to see into the future, and that’s probably a good thing. However, sometimes we find ourselves desperate to understand our current situation. We are called to trust, and we are invited to find freedom in God’s sovereignty. In the midst of our darkest storms or our brightest mornings, Jesus asks us to ARISE and find peace in his presence.&nb...

ARISE With Trust – Ken Wetmore If nothing else, 2021 taught us we are not in control. Finding ourselves in a third year of shut downs and restrictions caused frustration and a desperate need for autonomy. As we consider the Mission and Vision of WholeLife Church, what can we learn from this past year about the fragility of human solutions and the need to trust the One who invites us to ARISE, pick...

New Years Day Worship 2022 – Ken Wetmore A special celebration of worship and communion at WholeLife Church as we launch 2022!  Our #WholeLifeReflections for this week: How do the people you admire reflect inspire your values? How does how you spend your time reflect the most important relationships in your life? How does how you spend your money reflect your values? How does what you know im...

Keep the Change: A Look Back at 2021 There was a lot of change in 2021 at WholeLife Church and today we take a look back! We would love to hear how WholeLife Church has impacted your life this past year and what you see God leading you to in 2022! Reach out to us with your questions and comments using the information below: ■ Text/Voicemail:   407-965-1607 ■ Email:   podcast@wh...

Simply Christmas: Simple Peace – Ken Wetmore John 14:27 (NLT) “I am leaving you with a gift—peace of mind and heart. And the peace I give is a gift the world cannot give. So don’t be troubled or afraid.” This Christmas it’s simple: Jesus has gifted you with peace. Our #WholeLifeReflections for this week: Take time this week to reflect on Jesus’ birth. Put yourself there. Imagine you are Joseph, Ma...

Simply Christmas: Simple Gifts – Ken Wetmore Isaiah 9:6 (NLT) says, “For a child is born to us, a son is given to us. The government will rest on his shoulders. And he will be called: Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.” This Christmas it’s simple: the greatest gift ever given is friendship with God. Our #WholeLifeReflections for this week: What does friendship wi...

Simply Christmas: Simple Joy – Ken Wetmore Psalms 67:4 (NLT) says, “Let the whole world sing for joy because you govern the nations with justice and guide the people of the whole world.” This Christmas it’s simple: we have joy because Jesus reigns over our lives. Our #WholeLifeReflections for this week: What scares you about God? What is the difference between joy and happiness? How does God bring...

Simply Grateful – Ken Wetmore Thanksgiving and Jonah: it may seem like an unlikely pair. With that said, Jonah has a lot to teach us about gratitude. We often express more gratitude for the material comforts that God gives us than the relationships he has also given us. This Thanksgiving, remember to thank God for ALL the people who have been placed in your path. Our #WholeLifeReflections for this...

Love Is… Faithful, Hopeful, and Enduring – Ken Wetmore Love never gives up. Love never loses hope. Love lasts forever. These words are even more powerful as we understand that they are God’s attitude toward us. God desires us to have the same attitude toward others. Our #WholeLifeReflections for this week: Reflection Question 1: Which aspect of love found in 1 Corinthians 13:4-7 do you find most c...

Love Is… All About Truth & Justice – Ken Wetmore It isn’t just Superman who put Truth and Justice together. In 1 Corinthians 13:7, Paul writes that love never rejoices about injustice but instead rejoices when the truth wins. If we are to love like Jesus, we can never be happy--or worse--apathetic when we see injustice. God’s people are to fight for truth and justice in this world, even if it...

Love Is… Not A Grudge Holder – Ken Wetmore When Jesus told his disciples to forgive others 70 times 7, he wasn’t suggesting we keep a tally board. He was suggesting we are to forgive so much that we can’t keep track of how much we have forgiven. The happiest people are those who are able to let go of the scoreboard and hold onto God’s love.. Our #WholeLifeReflections for this week: Do you hold gru...

Love Is… Not Irritable – Ken Wetmore Paul concludes 1 Corinthians 13:5 with a declaration that love is not irritable. Not being irritable is next to impossible. Irritation, however, is the seed from which bitterness and rage grow into a plant the crowds love. Our #WholeLifeReflections for this week: How willing are you to admit you are irritable? Can you think of any times you were irritable in th...