Back to Bethel: Grace After Grief
As we enter Holy Week, the call to return to God takes on a deeper weight. This past Sunday, we walked with Jacob in Genesis 35—a man who had drifted spiritually, . . .
When Grace Meets Grief: Reflections on Genesis 33–34
Yesterday’s sermon passage gave us two vastly different pictures of what it looks like to walk with God. In Genesis 33, we saw grace in full bloom. Jacob limps to . . .
Gifts to Appease Righteous Wrath
In our text on Sunday, we saw Jacob try to appease his brother Esau with a large tribute. Esau had a right to be angry after Jacob tricked him out of his birthright (G . . .
When God Calls You to Move Forward in Love
There comes a time in our lives when God makes it clear: It’s time to move forward. For twenty years, Jacob endured Laban’s deception and control. But in Genesi . . .
Trusting the God of Reversals: A Lesson in Love and Providence
I imagine you know the feeling too well of being “used” by someone. Like you were nothing more than a stepping stone for their own success. Then you know how Jacob . . .
When Love is Hard: Trusting God’s Providence in Relationships
Love is beautiful—until it’s not. At first, love feels effortless. Whether it’s in marriage, friendship, or the church, we imagine deep, lasting relationships . . .
Genuine Love: A Reflection on Romans 12:9
This morning, I was reflecting on our 2025 theme, ‘Love—More and More.’ I was struck by reading Romans 12:9, a powerful reminder of what real, Christlike love lo . . .
When Plans Fail, Love Must Prevail
I’ve certainly been there more than I’d like to admit—trying to force something to happen, manipulating a situation, or rushing ahead because waiting on God feel . . .
Our 2025 Theme: “Love—More and More”
As we’ve stepped into a brand-new year (as I shared at the members meeting yesterday) I want to talk to you about something that’s been on my heart—a theme that . . .
Elijah: A Man Like Us
Elijah was a man with a nature like ours, and he prayed earnestly that it would not rain; and it did not rain on the land for three years and six months. (Ja . . .