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Look and Live: The Antidote to Our Distraction Dilemma
In a world where we're interrupted hundreds of times a day and bombarded by thousands of ads, how do we focus on what truly matters? In this post, Brady Randall explores Jesus' invitation in John 3 to "look and live," and shares how fixing our gaze on the cross can cut through the noise and anchor us in what's ultimately life-giving.
Easter Sunday 2026
In this Easter message from John 18, Dr. Kurt Bjorklund makes the case that Jesus is not merely a historical figure but a substitute for human failure and the leader of a kingdom that changes everything — inviting you to stop avoiding the question of who Jesus is and start living for something greater.
Good Friday 2026
In this Good Friday message from Luke 22, Dr. Kurt Bjorklund traces Peter's journey from hubris to denial to regret to grace — and shows how we follow the same path. If you've ever felt distant from God, this message will move you toward the restoration and recommission that only the cross can offer.
Good Friday: Words from the Cross
Bryce Vaught examines the seven final statements Jesus made from the cross, drawing parallels to Netflix's Famous Last Words to ask: what do a person's last words reveal about their heart? Discover how Jesus' final words offer forgiveness, grace, and the hope that death will never have the final say.
Temporary Praise or Eternal Adoration? (Palm Sunday 2026)
In this Palm Sunday message from Brady Randall, Revelation 7:9–17 reveals what the crowds waving palms never fully grasped: Jesus came not to overthrow enemies, but to conquer sin and death through sacrifice. Discover how his finished work offers shelter, satisfaction, and solace—and how that eternal praise can begin in your life today.
What are We Supposed to Do with Leviticus?
Leviticus can feel like a distant, confusing book — but as Alexis Shippy explores, buried in its laws and offerings is a profound picture of God's care for His people and the ultimate cost Jesus paid on our behalf. Come discover why this hard-to-read book might be one of the most beautiful setups for the gospel in all of Scripture.
Gift of Grace #12 - The Two Ways
In Romans 5:12–21, Kurt explores the two ways every person is born into — the way of Adam, marked by sin and death, and the way of Christ, offering grace and eternal life. If you've ever wondered why the world feels so broken, or what it looks like to truly receive God's gift of righteousness, this message is for you.
What Do Christians Actually Believe?
Jake Williams tackles one of the biggest questions a person can ask — what do Christians actually believe? — cutting through cultural noise to lay out the faith's core claims clearly and compellingly, from the character of God to the reality of resurrection.
Gift of Grace #11 - The Love of God
In this message from Romans 5:6–11, Kurt Bjorklund unpacks what makes God's love truly remarkable—it's unconditional, undeserved, and unending, given not to the worthy but to the powerless, sinful, and hostile. If the love of God has started to feel like background noise, this message will help you experience it in a way that genuinely changes how you live.
Sin Has No Hold On You
Nick Hettinger challenges the "learned helplessness" many Christians feel toward sin, asking whether we truly understand what Christ accomplished on the cross. Discover how the power of the Holy Spirit means you are no longer obligated to sin — and how that changes everything about how you live.
Gift of Grace #10 - The Perks of Grace
In "Gift of Grace," Kurt Bjorklund unpacks Romans 5:1–5 to reveal that grace isn't just a ticket to heaven — it's a present-tense reality offering peace, access to God, and overflowing love right now. If you've ever felt the need to prove your worth, discover how justification by faith gives you a standing that nothing in this world can shake.
The Yoke of Christ: From Bondage to Bonding
In a world obsessed with what's next, Shawn Barrett asks why we've lost touch with an ancient farming tool that unlocks one of Jesus' most beloved invitations. Discover what a yoke really meant to its original audience—and why Jesus offering his own might be the most liberating exchange you'll ever make.
Gift of Grace #9 - The Assurance of Hope
In this message from Romans 4:17-25, Bryce Vaught shows how Abraham's story reveals four reasons we can fully trust God's promises — his consistency, faithfulness, power, and commitment to Christ. Because Jesus stands before the Father on our behalf, our hope isn't wishful thinking — it's secured.
Praying Through the Psalms
What if the words you've been searching for in prayer were already written for you? In this post, Emily DeAngelo shares how praying through the Psalms — using simple, practical steps — can saturate your soul with Scripture and transform your daily prayer life.
Gift of Grace #8 - The Never Changing Gift
What if the key to lasting peace wasn't about doing more, but receiving more? In this message from Romans 4, Dr. Kurt Bjorklund shows how God credits righteousness to us through faith alone—not performance—freeing us from the exhausting pursuit of earning God's approval and empowering us to live with genuine confidence and grace toward others.
Gift of Grace #7 - The Great Exchange
Dr. Kurt Bjorklund unpacks Romans 3:21-31, revealing that justification before God is a gift of grace—not something earned through performance or relationships. If you've been looking for validation in your career, appearance, or loved ones, this message will show you why the "great exchange" changes everything about how you live today.
Gift of Grace #6 - The Universal Verdict
In this week's message from Romans 3:1-20, Dr. Kurt Bjorklund explores why Scripture serves as both a map for living and a mirror revealing our need for a savior. Discover how the universal verdict that no one is righteous apart from grace can transform your relationship with God and fuel bold, humble faith.
Gift of Grace #5 - The Performance Trap
In "The Performance Trap," Dr. Kurt Bjorklund explores Romans 2:17–29 to reveal how we often stack rocks of group identity, knowledge, and good behavior to earn God's acceptance—when grace was never meant to be earned. Discover why living from acceptance rather than for it changes everything about how we see ourselves, others, and God.
Beyond the Blizzard: Discovering God’s Hand in 19 Inches of Snow
After shoveling 19 inches of snow seven times in one day, Brady Randall discovered a profound shift in perspective—from frustration to awe at God's sovereignty over creation. Through powerful passages from Job and Isaiah, learn how even winter storms can remind us of God's majesty and His grace that makes our scarlet sins "white as snow."
Gift of Grace #4 - The Self-Help Lie
In this message from Romans 2:1-16, Dr. Kurt Bjorklund dismantles the self-help lie that our goodness can earn God's favor, showing that even compared to the worst people we know, we all stand equally in need of grace. Discover why recognizing your desperate need for mercy—rather than comparing yourself to others—is the only path to experiencing the transformative beauty of the gospel.