Weekly Messages

Do You Want to Make Better Decisions in 2025? Struggling to make choices that truly benefit your life? Worried about making the wrong decision?  Whether you're trying to improve your finances, your diet, or learn a new skill, you have to make intentional decisions. Yet, with so many choices to make every day, sticking to the plan can feel overwhelming. Here’s the truth- quality decisions determine...

Do You Want to Make Better Decisions in 2025? Struggling to make choices that truly benefit your life? Worried about making the wrong decision?  Whether you're trying to improve your finances, your diet, or learn a new skill, you have to make intentional decisions. Yet, with so many choices to make every day, sticking to the plan can feel overwhelming. Here’s the truth- quality decisions determine...

Have you ever received unexpected good news? What is the greatest announcement you’ve ever heard? Over 2,000 years ago, the world’s greatest news was delivered to a group of shepherds out in the fields. Imagine what a shock it was when they witnessed a brilliant light pierce the darkness. Though the announcement of our Savior’s birth was the best news ever, it was also overwhelming and unexpected....

Have you ever received unexpected good news? What is the greatest announcement you’ve ever heard? Over 2,000 years ago, the world’s greatest news was delivered to a group of shepherds out in the fields. Imagine what a shock it was when they witnessed a brilliant light pierce the darkness. Though the announcement of our Savior’s birth was the best news ever, it was also overwhelming and unexpected....

Are you a “can’t stop, won’t stop” kind of person?  Is Christmas stressing you out? Christmas- it’s supposed to be a season of celebrating the birth of Jesus. It’s a time of peace and love. But let’s be real: it’s also a season loaded with expectations. Some of those expectations are self-induced, while others come from family and friends. Before you know it, you’re stressing, worrying, and hustli...

Are you a “can’t stop, won’t stop” kind of person?  Is Christmas stressing you out? Christmas- it’s supposed to be a season of celebrating the birth of Jesus. It’s a time of peace and love. But let’s be real: it’s also a season loaded with expectations. Some of those expectations are self-induced, while others come from family and friends. Before you know it, you’re stressing, worrying, and hustli...

Have you experienced loss? Are you wondering how you’ll find the strength to celebrate Christmas this year? Whether it’s the loss of a loved one, the end of a relationship, or the heartbreak of unfulfilled hopes and dreams, grief can feel like an overwhelming weight. Sometimes, it doesn’t fade entirely, and the Christmas season can magnify those painful waves of sorrow.   If this is where you are,...

Have you experienced loss? Are you wondering how you’ll find the strength to celebrate Christmas this year? Whether it’s the loss of a loved one, the end of a relationship, or the heartbreak of unfulfilled hopes and dreams, grief can feel like an overwhelming weight. Sometimes, it doesn’t fade entirely, and the Christmas season can magnify those painful waves of sorrow.   If this is where you are,...

Grumbling or Gratitude—What’s Your Default Response? Has complaining ever really improved your circumstances? Do you ever find yourself complaining every time something happens? Whether it’s the weather not cooperating, the driver in front of you on the highway going too slow, or your kids leaving a mess (again), it’s easy to let irritation turn into grumbling. But here’s the thing- a spirit of gr...

Grumbling or Gratitude—What’s Your Default Response? Has complaining ever really improved your circumstances? Do you ever find yourself complaining every time something happens? Whether it’s the weather not cooperating, the driver in front of you on the highway going too slow, or your kids leaving a mess (again), it’s easy to let irritation turn into grumbling. But here’s the thing- a spirit of gr...

What’s threatening to steal your Christmas? Ever had someone offend you? It’s easy to dwell on the hurt, replaying the situation over and over. The next thing you know, you’re holding a grudge. And a grudge? Well, it doesn’t just linger- if you’re not careful, it can steal your joy, disrupt your peace and grow a root of bitterness in your heart.    But there’s a better way. Instead of holding onto...

What’s threatening to steal your Christmas? Ever had someone offend you? It’s easy to dwell on the hurt, replaying the situation over and over. The next thing you know, you’re holding a grudge. And a grudge? Well, it doesn’t just linger- if you’re not careful, it can steal your joy, disrupt your peace and grow a root of bitterness in your heart.    But there’s a better way. Instead of holding onto...

**What are you believing God for in 2025?** What would happen if you “stepped up”? Stepping forward and taking a risk can feel daunting, right? Yet this is exactly what God calls us to do. Without faith, it’s impossible to please God (Hebrews 11:6) In the Bible, Peter boldly stepped up with the eleven apostles, raised his voice to the crowd, and preached. The apostles stood with him, and God moved...

**What are you believing God for in 2025?** What would happen if you “stepped up”? Stepping forward and taking a risk can feel daunting, right? Yet this is exactly what God calls us to do. Without faith, it’s impossible to please God (Hebrews 11:6) In the Bible, Peter boldly stepped up with the eleven apostles, raised his voice to the crowd, and preached. The apostles stood with him, and God moved...

**Why Heart For The House?** It’s a great question! If you've recently connected with Waters Edge Church, you might be curious about why we invest so much time, energy, and focus each year into Heart For The House. For us, this initiative is about more than giving; it’s an opportunity to embody God’s generosity and grow in our faith as we put our trust in Him. This week, join us for Part 3 of our...

**Why Heart For The House?** It’s a great question! If you've recently connected with Waters Edge Church, you might be curious about why we invest so much time, energy, and focus each year into Heart For The House. For us, this initiative is about more than giving; it’s an opportunity to embody God’s generosity and grow in our faith as we put our trust in Him. This week, join us for Part 3 of our...

Can you multitask well?  Some things you might juggle with ease, while others require more focus. But God? He’s the ultimate multitasker! Not only does He meet every need, but He also enables us to trust Him. This season, we’re called to be both grateful and to strengthen our faith. The reason that we can be grateful AND build our faith is because we serve a God of abundance. He can do far more th...

Can you multitask well?  Some things you might juggle with ease, while others require more focus. But God? He’s the ultimate multitasker! Not only does He meet every need, but He also enables us to trust Him. This season, we’re called to be both grateful and to strengthen our faith. The reason that we can be grateful AND build our faith is because we serve a God of abundance. He can do far more th...

Ready for a reset? Do you have a vision for your future or do you need to rediscover one? Vision is essential for growth, purpose, and truly living. If you’re looking for fresh direction in your life, join us this week as we begin "Heart For The House" season. Starting this week, we’ll explore how God used plans and goals throughout the Bible to reveal His faithfulness and guide His people—and how...

Ready for a reset? Do you have a vision for your future or do you need to rediscover one? Vision is essential for growth, purpose, and truly living. If you’re looking for fresh direction in your life, join us this week as we begin "Heart For The House" season. Starting this week, we’ll explore how God used plans and goals throughout the Bible to reveal His faithfulness and guide His people—and how...

What will your kids wear today? Have you ever let your kids choose their own outfits? Chances are, they picked something mismatched or out of season. As a parent, you likely step in to approve or choose their clothes because you know what’s best. While teaching them to dress appropriately is important, there’s something even more crucial that they need to "wear"—and it has nothing to do with their...

What will your kids wear today? Have you ever let your kids choose their own outfits? Chances are, they picked something mismatched or out of season. As a parent, you likely step in to approve or choose their clothes because you know what’s best. While teaching them to dress appropriately is important, there’s something even more crucial that they need to "wear"—and it has nothing to do with their...

Want to raise Godly kids? If you search online or browse your local bookstore, you’ll find countless resources about parenting. With so much advice, how do you know which parenting style is best for your kids- especially when you’re trying to raise them to know, love, and serve Jesus? Here’s a hint- instead of looking to the world, take your cues from the Bible. In Part 2 of “Fam, Now Streaming”,...

Want to raise Godly kids? If you search online or browse your local bookstore, you’ll find countless resources about parenting. With so much advice, how do you know which parenting style is best for your kids- especially when you’re trying to raise them to know, love, and serve Jesus? Here’s a hint- instead of looking to the world, take your cues from the Bible. In Part 2 of “Fam, Now Streaming”,...

Are you ready to fight for your kids? Ever find yourself wondering if you’re getting this whole parenting thing right? Are you struggling to balance raising successful kids with raising kids who love Jesus and value their faith? As a parent, what should your ultimate goal even be? Let’s face it- raising kids in this world can be stressful and even overwhelming. It often feels like a fight, with co...