Complaining, Praising, and Hoping - Psalm 31
As we close out 2020, it is natural to reflect on how difficult a year it has been, and hope that next year will be better. But what if next year is not better? What if next year is more of the same, or even worse? Where do we find the hope to continue?
We look to those who have gone before us for their wisdom. Particularly, David in Psalm 31 where he writes about his distress, loneliness, and struggles and how he placed his hope in God as an answer.
Learning to Wait with God - Psalm 27:14
One of the hardest, if not most hardest thing to do in the Christian's walk is to wait. Waiting for change in our circumstance. Waiting to hear from God. Waiting for the healing we ask for. Waiting for an open seat in a coffee shop. How do we wait upon the Lord?
Pastor Robin teaches us from Psalm 27:14 the power that comes from God as He strengthens our patience as we wait.
The God who Grieves - Ephesians 4:30
We have a God who grieves. A grief that is different from anger, but a result of His great love for us. What then causes this grief? Pastor Ross explores this in Ephesians 4:30.
Do the Right Thing - Ephesians 4:28-29
Jesus Christ has made us free. Free from sin, our past, our shame, and also the freedom to live well. In Ephesians 4:28-29, the Apostle Paul continues to describe that the life of the believer is to be characterized with working and speaking for the good and need of others.
Sources of our Anger - Part 2 - Ephesians 4:26-27
In Ephesians 4:26-27, Paul commands us to be angry. Because there are times when anger is the appropriate feeling that can lead to important action that can bring change. But what are the sources of our anger?
In part 2, Pastor Ross explores how our unresolved hurts and the injustice we see can lead to anger - and how we can trust God as a response.
The Gift of Works
The arena of works is a sacred space, where we both exercise and experience deep intimacy with our Father.
Sources of our Anger - Part 1 - Ephesians 4:26-27
In Ephesians 4:26-27, Paul commands us to be angry. Because there are times when anger is the appropriate feeling that can lead to important action that can bring change. But what are the sources of our anger?
In part 1, Pastor Ross explores how shame and blocked goals cause us to feel anger - and how we can trust God as a response.
Be Angry - Ephesians 4:26-27
Anger is a common emotion. And while emotions are not good or bad in themselves, expressions of anger that are controlled by the Flesh can leave much damage. Both to the one who is angry and those around.
Overcoming the temptation to express our anger in unhealthy ways needs more than just counting to ten and other shallow solutions. It needs the power of the Holy Spirit to overcome the Flesh and show us how to respond with love.
Living with Integrity - Ephesians 4:25
Integrity is vital in all relationships because integrity leads to trust, and trust is required to give and receive love, and without love there is no relationship.
But what does it mean to live with integrity? Why do we hide and bluff our way through life instead of being honest with others? And what would happen if we told the truth of how we are doing?
One Thing is Necessary - Luke 10: 38-42
Jesus said that one thing is necessary and that one thing is listening to Him. But let's be honest, listening to Jesus in our active, busy lifestyles, even when we are doing good things, is hard.
Luke 10:38-42 gives us an intimate picture of the necessary first steps to listening to Jesus. And that comes in acknowledging our union with Jesus, paying attention to distractions that deny your union with Him, and cherishing the gift of our union with Him.