Glorifying God on the Sidelines

Glorifying God on the Sidelines

My stomach is in knots, my legs are jittery, and it’s taking a significant amount of self-control to not yell like my life depends on it. Did I mention I’m on the sidelines at a soccer game? And the players are four years old? And one of them is my child? Navigating...
Responding Well When Others Are Struggling

Responding Well When Others Are Struggling

In November 2017, I began walking a long road of sanctification, beginning with the exposure of my sin and followed by years of suffering the consequences. I struggled with alcohol – and will likely always struggle, apart from Christ’s strength – and was...
What Has Jesus Done?

What Has Jesus Done?

Whenever you see Isaiah Shultz around church, at work, or hanging out with his friends, you’ll notice his bracelet. It has a simple question inscribed on it – “What has Jesus done?”  The bracelet was a gift from his close friend and roommate, marking a pivotal...
You Play an Important Role in the Church

You Play an Important Role in the Church

“I’m not sure that I have a spiritual gift.”  A friend told me this over coffee one evening – the kind of confession that comes from believing that you’re the only one who feels this way. I’m not sure she’s alone, though. It’s a common experience – to...
2 Corinthians: The Focused Church

2 Corinthians: The Focused Church

This fall, we start a new sermon series on the book of 2 Corinthians. Context is always helpful in preparing for a new book study, so we’ve compiled some resources to provide background. Paul established the church in Corinth on his second missionary journey,...