Scripture"Israel, wait for the LORD! Because faithful love is with the LORD; because great redemption is with our God!" - Psalm 130:7ReflectionPsalm 130 isn’t necessarily a feel-good passage of scripture, but it’s an honest one. The writer reflects upon their need for God’s forgiveness, acknowledging that if God kept track of all of the different ways they had screwed up along the way, everybody w...  Read More

Scripture“You are my shelter and my shield—I wait for your promise.” - Psalm 119:114ReflectionHow is God’s hope showing up in everyday life?This question begs to be answered in a personal kind of way. Like a family member who is inrecovery, or God’s provision when there seemed to be none. And while those are exceedinglyhopeful scenarios, the time when I personally feel God’s hope the most is when ...  Read More

Scripture"8 Let me hear what the LORD God says, because he speaks peace to his people and to his faithful ones. Don't let them return to foolish ways.9 God's salvation is very close to those who honor him so that his glory can live in our land.10 Faithful love and truth have met; righteousness and peace have kissed.11 Truth springs up from the ground; righteousness gazes down from heaven.12 Yes, t...  Read More

CoreGroup Guide | Simply Christmas - Week 2Guide written by Denee Bowers and Jenny HuffmanWelcomeIn this series we are trying to shift our focus from all of the material parts of Christmas to the spiritual and relational opportunities God presents us with. If we are able to simplify things like gift giving and party planning we can create space for things like connecting with God and caring for th...  Read More

Scripture"Why, I ask myself, are you so depressed?    Why are you so upset inside?        Hope in God!        Because I will again give him thanks,        my saving presence and my God." - Psalm 42:11ReflectionThe fall transition to shorter days, longer nights, always hits me hard. Now, don’t get me wrong, fall is my favorite season. I love the changing leaves, and that crisp, cool air. But, dayli...  Read More

Scripture"but those who hope in the Lord    will renew their strength.They will soar on wings like eagles;    they will run and not grow weary,    they will walk and not be faint." - Isaiah 40:31ReflectionI’m one of those “weird” people who runs voluntarily. I’m not fast or a professional by any means. Mostly, I just like to get outside in my neighborhood and log some miles while listening to an i...  Read More