The Simple Gospel (Acts Pt. 23)
Our own personal expectation of what God can do will mark our family members and friends. The opposite is also true: our lack of faith impacts them, too.
A Heart that Moves Heaven (Acts Pt. 22)
Learn about Cornelius and how he had the type of lifestyle that attracts Heaven on earth.
Reading Scripture with Lectio Divina
Learn how to read the Bible with Lectio Divina—a prayerful method that helps you slow down, listen to God, and engage Scripture with your spirit, not just your head.
Practicing Solitude and Silence
Solitude and silence are not optional in our walk with God—they’re lifelines. Read how stepping away from the noise can make space to meet with and hear from God.
Psalm 27 (To Gaze Upon His Beauty Pt. 7)
Psalm 27 calls us to abide in God’s house, reject the spirit of fear, and anchor our confidence in His goodness until victory comes.
Psalm 40 (To Gaze Upon His Beauty Pt. 6)
In Psalm 40, David shows us how to pray with honesty and faith—starting with praise, laying out our need, and ending with trust in God’s unshakable love and covenant faithfulness.
To Gaze Upon His Beauty Pt. 3
The way of true life and peace isn’t found in the world’s path, but by abiding in God, renewing our minds, and setting our hearts fully on Him. Lasting joy, security, and clarity come when we reject distraction and dependence on self, and instead choose the narrow way of trusting in God.
It’s Not What You Look At, It’s What You See
When life gets hard, what you see matters more than what you’re looking at. Psalm 73 shows us how to reframe pain through the lens of God's presence, purpose, and promise.
Worship and the Wilderness
In Psalm 63, we see David choosing to give God the honor and glory God deserves even while being on the run for his life. Worship is the active choice to glorify God when you don’t want to.
Show Us the Father
How do you see God as Father? Our experience of fatherhood shapes our view of God, but Jesus reveals a Father full of compassion, grace, and steadfast love.
Discipleship Q&A
Pastor Chris Pletcher answers your top questions on discipleship—what it is, why it matters, and how to walk it out in everyday life.
What Is Water Baptism?
We believe water baptism is a powerful and essential step in the life of every believer. Whether you're new to faith or seeking clarity on what baptism means, this post will walk you through the what, why, and how.
13 Discipleship Lessons for Every Believer
The word “disciple” means learner or pupil. All people everywhere are invited to follow Jesus and learn from Him about the nature of God and His eternal kingdom. But becoming a disciple of Jesus isn’t primarily about knowledge and information; it’s about life transformation. Here’s how we live that out.
Q&A with the Finks
Connor and Kelsey Fink’s story is a moving picture of what it looks like to live with open hands, say "yes" to Jesus, and trust Him with everything.
Practical Warfare (Prepare for Harvest - Pt. 3)
Learn how to protect your spiritual fruitfulness from the enemy’s schemes with practical, biblical wisdom. Explores Jesus' teaching on the thief who steals, the parable of the sower, and how to engage in "practical warfare" through community, forgiveness, and the power of our words.
Working Heartily (Prepare for Harvest - Part 2)
To work heartily means to give our all—heart, soul, mind, and strength. Grace does not eliminate the need for effort—grace empowers effort. This is a season to reclaim a mind to work—not out of striving or performance, but out of a deep sense of calling and participation in God’s purposes.
With One Accord (Prepare for Harvest - Part 1)
The Greek word for “one accord” is homothumadon—a compound meaning "to rush along" and "in unison." It paints a musical picture: many notes, different in tone, played together in harmony under a single conductor. This is the fierce, passionate togetherness that marked the early church.
Praying the Lord’s Prayer
Jesus gave His disciples the Lord’s Prayer not just as a script to recite, but as a framework for how to pray. It teaches us how to connect with God personally, align with His will, seek His provision, walk in forgiveness, and stand in spiritual authority. This prayer can guide our daily time with God in a powerful and meaningful way.
How to Pray for Those Who Don’t Know Jesus
Apart from sharing the Gospel, the next best act of love we can offer someone who doesn’t know Jesus is to pray for their salvation. When we intercede for those who don't know Jesus, we partner with God in His redemptive work. The Bible tells us that God "wants all people to be saved and to come to a knowledge of the truth" (1 Timothy 2:4).