This Sunday we’ll wrap up our summer study of Jennie Allen’s New York Times bestselling book, “Get Out Of Your Head: Stopping the Spiral of Toxic Thoughts.”  The central idea of Jennie’s book is that we need to train our brains to think more like Jesus.  So we’ve been studying seven core truths that anchored the mind […]

You’ve heard it all before – in the Bible, in articles, and in news stories: an attitude of gratitude is critical to our wellbeing even when we think there’s not much to be grateful for.  But why?  Why is gratitude so important, and how can we get better at it?  We’ll explore those questions this […]

Humility is a huge Biblical concept, but what does it really mean – and how do we balance that with the idea that each one of us is an awesome creation of God?  And while we’re at it, why is humility so essential to our quality of life?  We’ll grapple with those questions this Sunday, […]

All the demands of life, coupled with losses and disappointments, can easily cause us to shut off, shut down, and end up mindlessly going through the motions of life – numb and listless.  What can keep us fresh, give us hope, and renew our spirit?  That will be our topic on Sunday as we continue […]

What are your top three fears right now?  How goes your battle with fear?  Who’s winning?  The most often repeated statement in the Bible is, “Fear not.”  Sounds good, but how?  How can we win the battle with fear?  That will be our topic on Sunday as we continue our study of Jennie Allen’s New […]

This Sunday we’ll continue our sermon series exploring Biblical principles that empower us to conquer toxic thoughts and distorted thinking.  Our series is based on Jennie Allen’s New York Times bestselling book “Get Out Of Your Head: Stopping the Spiral of Toxic Thoughts.” This week we’ll focus on a second critical Biblical truth that can […]

On Sunday we’ll continue our study of Jennie Allen’s New York Times bestselling book, “Get Out Of Your Head: Stopping the Spiral of Toxic Thoughts.” This week we’ll dig deep into the single biggest lie Satan tells us and  explore the countervailing truth that can set us free from that lie.  Your life will be […]

This week’s sermon title kinda says it all.  This Sunday we will discuss one key thought – one core Biblical idea – that has the power to destroy toxic thinking and replace it with life-giving Christ-like perspectives.  If you want to live into the fullness of all God meant you to be, join us on […]

This Sunday we will launch a new sermon series based on a New York Times bestseller called, “Get Out Of Your Head: Stopping the Spiral of Toxic Thoughts.”  It’s written by Christian author, Jennie Allen, from a biblical perspective.  Guided by the scriptures and Allen’s insights, we're going to explore toxic thinking and how to […]

Did you eat your fill on Thanksgiving -- and then some?  This Sunday we will examine the Gospel passage where Jesus fed 5,000.  The text tells us that the people ate their fill, with leftovers to boot.  We'll compare Jesus' attitude toward the hungry crowds to the attitude of his disciples and, in the process, learn important […]

Lots of things happen in life and, over time, they tend to pile up.  We end up feeling sad, stressed, defeated, and deprived.  Why does life have to be like this?  This week we’ll study a Gospel passage that teaches us what to do when we feel that way.  It’s a passage that reminds us […]

You’ve heard about the “the power of positive thinking.”  There’s a lot of truth in that.  But the reverse is also true.  Negative thinking can be just as powerful in destructive ways.  This week we’ll explore a passage in Second Corinthians that offers insights into how we can overcome the power of negative thinking.  None […]