Scripture reveals God’s deep desire to renew our weary souls. Jeremiah 31:25 (ESV) declares, "For I will satisfy the weary soul, and every languishing soul I will replenish." This promise is not just poetic. It is a lifeline. Our God is a restorer—He does not desire for His people to live foggy, numb, or burned-out lives. He wants us to thrive.

Intentional encounters with God lead to deep, soul-restoring peace and lasting victory. By remembering His love, exalting His name, surrendering fully, and trusting Him daily, we step into the rest our hearts were made for. God invites each of us to seek Him in the unique ways He’s created us to connect.

Whatever we exalt, we expand. If we dwell on negativity, fear, or frustration, those things grow larger in our minds. But when we exalt God—His character, His power, His faithfulness—our hearts are lifted, and our perspective shifts. That’s the transforming power of worship.

Our culture often treats rest as downtime to “veg out”—binge-watching shows or checking out with entertainment. But biblical rest invites us to engage our hearts and minds. It’s about recalling who God is and what He has done.

When we live from a place of inner rest in Christ, we too can carry authority to speak peace into the atmosphere around us. The calm Jesus brought is described by the Greek word galēnē—used only three times in the New Testament, all within this story. It was a unique stillness, a holy quiet that cut through the chaos.

Dreaming with God starts when we believe He’s still restoring what’s been broken. That restoration brings joy. And from joy springs proclamation—we can’t help but testify, "The Lord has done great things for us" (Psalm 126:3, ESV).

The message of “Those Who Dream” reminds us that while we all carry dreams for our lives, the greater invitation is to ask, “What are God's dreams?” What would it look like to set aside our own ambitions for a moment and ask Him how we can serve His vision here and now?

As we walk through seasons of vision and dreaming as a church, it's essential that we pause to remember: before we pursue the dreams, we pursue the Dream-Giver.

The heart of God is restoration. From Luke 19, the story of Zacchaeus—a thief, an outcast—shows us this clearly. Zacchaeus climbs a tree to get a glimpse of Jesus. Jesus sees him, calls him by name, and invites Himself over. The result? Zacchaeus’ heart is undone. He repents and promises to restore what he stole—fourfold.

Easter is the ultimate declaration that no matter what we face—sin, shame, fear, despair, or even death itself—God can make all things new. The resurrection of Jesus isn’t just a past event to remember; it is a present and future hope that invites us to live with expectation, restoration, and joy.

God is always moving. His love is relentless, and His heart for His people remains unchanging—ever drawing us into deeper restoration, hope, and purpose. As a church family, we are sensing a divine invitation: to turn a corner, to come out of a season marked by survival and disappointment, and to begin dreaming again.

In Ephesians 6, Paul turns our attention to a sobering but necessary truth: we are in a spiritual battle. The Christian life is not passive—it is active, intentional, and opposed.

As we reach the conclusion of Paul’s letter to the Ephesians, we find a sobering and powerful reminder: we are in a spiritual battle. This battle isn’t metaphorical or symbolic—it’s real. And while it may be invisible to the natural eye, it impacts our daily lives in profound ways.

As we continue our journey through Ephesians, we find that the same truths that apply to raising children also apply to our own spiritual growth: we cannot mature alone.

When the Apostle Paul wrote to the church in Ephesus, he painted a powerful picture of what it means to grow in spiritual maturity—not just intellectually, but from the inside out, becoming imitators of God as beloved children.

When we encounter Jesus as He truly is, we cannot remain the same. Religion may say, "Try harder." But the Gospel of Jesus Christ says, "You can't make yourself better—die to self, and be raised into new life in Christ." This message from Ephesians 4 is all about growing up—moving from identity to instruction, from salvation to sanctification.

As followers of Jesus, we’re called not only to believe in Him but to grow up in Him. In Paul’s letter to the Ephesians, there’s a clear progression from understanding our identity in Christ to walking that identity out in maturity.

The New Testament paints a picture of the church as the household of God (Ephesians 2:19, ESV)—a place where family gathers and where God Himself dwells. That means the church isn't just a club or a religious system. It's the living, breathing family of God, built from people redeemed by the blood of Jesus.

When we encounter God, it’s never just for us. The transformation that begins inside spills out to others. The more we look like Jesus, the more the world around us takes notice.