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Posted: 13 Aug, 2017 | Author: Dove Cranson

This message continues on the theme from two weeks ago that life, perfection, righteousness is found in Christ’s life in us.  A full life, perfection, and righteousness are not achieved from our own power to change ourselves, or even from good circumstances, but from the gift of God.  Today we look at how giving thanks […]

Posted: 01 Jan, 2017 | Author: Steve Nelson

The greatest disciples throughout history, from Jesus’ Twelve all the way to modern-day martyrs, have something in common. They don’t care. They don’t care about what others think, about their own personal gain, or even about their own lives. This one commonly held attribute allows them to live with abandon and care about the things […]

Posted: 18 Apr, 2015 | Author: Steve Nelson

As Christians, we often tend to be skeptical when something amazing happens. We are quick to label these things as coincidence and slow to attribute them to God. But skepticism is good, right? After all, just because you got over your cold doesn’t mean that God has miraculously healed you, right? Well, maybe. But what […]

Posted: 12 May, 2019 | Author: Steve Nelson

Colossians 1:10 And we pray this in order that you may live a life worthy of the Lord and may please him in every way… NIV I recently started teaching ESL to Chinese kids online. When the students do a good job, I give them five stars. When I do a good job, the parents […]

Posted: 02 Jun, 2019 | Author: Dove Cranson

Because God is our provided and He is our hope to have all our needs met (see last week’s message), we can be content with where we are in life.  This message looks at the core of how to manage our finances with a trust in God who is a good giver and according to […]

Posted: 25 Oct, 2020 | Author: Steve Nelson

A story from the time of Elisha gives us lessons on finding life in the midst of times of struggle. 

Posted: 02 May, 2021 | Author: Dove Cranson

Posted: 06 Feb, 2022 | Author: Steve Nelson

Those who have faith in him are examples of the wealth of his mercy, grace, and kindness for all future ages. 

Posted: 20 Nov, 2022 | Author: Steve Nelson

Ask. Seek. Knock. How can we trust God and keep praying when so many past prayers have felt unanswered?

Posted: 01 Jan, 2023 | Author: Dove Cranson

The good works the world needs naturally flow out of us when we are living as we were truly made to be.

Posted: 19 Mar, 2023 | Author: Dove Cranson

Jesus invites us to loosen our grip on our anxieties, worries, and frustrations, and turn toward Him in trust. 

Posted: 16 Jul, 2023 | Author: Steve Nelson

We can follow God in faith, trusting that the God of Esther and Mordecai is completely worthy of our trust.

Posted: 06 Aug, 2023 | Author: Dove Cranson

When the heat of life is sweltering and almost crushing us, how do we find strength in God?

Posted: 02 Dec, 2018 | Author: Dove Cranson

We live in a world where we admire the things that are better, bigger, faster.  There is often an unspoken expectation to not have weaknesses but to always be strong and capable.  But the reality is we all have weaknesses.  We all fall short in one way or another.  If we are excelling in one […]

Posted: 07 Oct, 2018 | Author: Dove Cranson

Zephaniah 3:17 “The Lord your God is in your midst, a mighty one who will save; he will rejoice over you with gladness.” We are constantly and unconditionally loved by God.  But, the things we do are not always pleasing to God.  What pleases God?  He is not withholding his pleasure until we reach perfection.  […]

Posted: 11 Jun, 2017 | Author: Dove Cranson

A rich young man came to Jesus asking how to find eternal life.  He came confident in himself and in his own goodness.  The answer Jesus gave him left him walking away sad.  Despite his own accomplishments, possessions, and reputation he was lacking.  But he couldn’t bring himself to give up control and follow the […]

Posted: 16 Apr, 2017 | Author: Dove Cranson

A man named Nicodemus came to Jesus in the secret of night only to get far more than he bargained for.  As we look at this interaction with the Life Giver we find how to be born again into a new life.  We do not get life by trying to be a better person, but […]

Posted: 25 Sep, 2016 | Author: Dove Cranson

In a culture where intellect and worldly wisdom is praised, God’s wisdom is often neglected or belittled.  Many seem to think we have become too smart for God.  In this look at 1 Corinthians chapter 2, human wisdom is contrasted with the vast mystery of God’s wisdom.  The chapter lays out how God’s wisdom is […]

Posted: 31 Jul, 2016 | Author: Steve Nelson

God has always loved people. People are the pinnacle of creation! We might think that we are too messed up for God to love us, but there are countless examples of God loving really messed up people. Throughout all of scripture, we see God trying to win the hearts of broken people. And we see […]

Posted: 12 Jun, 2016 | Author: Steve Nelson

We know that following God pays off in the next life, but does it pay off in this life? Can we expect a blessing in following God, or is that some sort of prosperity-gospel teaching? We need to be careful to avoid both extremes in this matter. We shouldn’t expect wealth and health from following God, […]

Posted: 14 May, 2016 | Author: Steve Nelson

If you had to play a game of high-stakes chess, would you accept the advice of a grandmaster? Would you even go so far as to taking the advice of the grandmaster even when it seemed like it was going to cost you dearly? This is similar to our wrestle of faith. There are times […]

Posted: 07 Apr, 2019 | Author: Dove Cranson

Our culture is saying all kinds of things about gender and sexuality.  This brings up lots of questions.  Is gender just an arbitrary designation in our lives?  Is it something that God intended?  Does God want men and women to be different?  Does God have different roles for us each to play?  If we are […]

Posted: 19 May, 2019 | Author: Dove Cranson

Sometimes we are aware that even with our best planning we are not in control.  Sometimes life does not go at all according to our expectations.  We may even wonder where God is when life seems out of control and different than we wanted.  In this message Dove looks at the remarkable example of Mary, […]

Posted: 09 Jun, 2019 | Author: Steve Nelson

Money is a great resource, but a poor master. What are the 7 purposes for the money with which God has entrusted us?

Posted: 13 Oct, 2019 | Author: Eric Roberts

You are loved by the creator of the universe! When life is rough, he wants to hear from you and he is listening.

Posted: 06 Oct, 2019 | Author: Dove Cranson

Thanks be to God, His grace overcomes sin.

Posted: 24 Nov, 2019 | Author: Steve Nelson

When we call evil good it is not loving. Rather it muddles lines—lines that God drew to bring us good.

Posted: 17 May, 2020 | Author: Steve Nelson and Dove Cranson

In this message, Dove and Steve highlight some timeless relational wisdom from the book of Proverbs. Part 2.

Posted: 22 Aug, 2021 | Author: Dove Cranson

Jesus has overcome the fear of death.

Posted: 30 Oct, 2022 | Author: Steve Nelson

John 6:29 Jesus answered, “The work of God is this: to believe in the one he has sent.” NIV