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 […]

Are you facing some challenges?  Do you need some inspiration and encouragement?  This Sunday Pastor Jeff will talk to us about three spiritual principles that can empower us to triumph over adversity in our lives.

This Sunday marks the beginning of Advent, the official start of the Christmas season.  Christmas is supposed to be full of joy and celebration, but the truth is, even during the holidays, we all face obstacles that feel as heavy as the stone that sealed Jesus' grave. On Sunday, we'll reflect on how to navigate those obstacles.

This week we will conclude our “Encounters With Christ” sermon series by studying a resurrection appearance of Jesus that is often overlooked, yet offers profound insight for our everyday lives.  If you ever find yourself feeling stuck, this Gospel story is for you.

Everywhere we look around us, we face forces that feel far more powerful than us.  The demands of everyday life – especially during this time of COVID – are overwhelming.  This Sunday we’ll talk about the single best way to respond when we feel tempted to despair, as we launch a new sermon series called “Managing Our […]

Let’s face it, life is full of waiting – so much so, we can’t live well until we learn to wait well.  So, on Sunday we’re going to take a look at how our ancestors in the faith waited patiently for the coming of the Messiah and ask what we can learn from them about […]

This Sunday is Anniversary Sunday at LifeJourney!  It seems odd to celebrate when everything is so disrupted by COVID and we can only gather online.  For perspective, we’re going to look to a great Bible story that gives insight into how God works through even life’s greatest disruptions.  If you’re looking for some encouragement and […]

As Christmas approaches, we’re going to hear the word “hope” bandied about a lot.  “Tis the season for Hope!” greeting cards declare.  Yeah, but what does that mean when you (or someone you love) faces cancer or divorce or job loss or rejection or general malaise?  On Sunday we’ll get real, ask, and answer that tough question.

This week we continue our sermon series based on Brené Brown’s bestselling book The Gifts of Imperfection by exploring Guidepost No. 3 – Cultivating a resilient spirit . . . by letting go of powerlessness.  We’ll study three key spiritual principles that can help us respond to adversity with much greater power.