Connections with God

Hey friend — let’s slow down and sit with Palm Sunday for a minute: the cheers, the donkey, and the surprising cost Jesus knew was coming. It’s a gentle, honest look at how God’s way sometimes clashes with what we think will make us happy. This is an invitation to wrestle with Peter’s gut reaction, hear Jesus’ call to deny ourselves, and consider letting God reshape what we really want for life and eternity.

Hey friend — if you're under a heavy cloud, this message about "silver linings" is for you. Paul's years in chains, shipwreck, and danger didn't stop God's plan; instead they became a platform for the gospel. It's a raw reminder that even the darkest seasons can hide a glint of God's goodness. So don't beat yourself up searching for the shiny parts. Trust that God can weave everything — the good choices and the mistakes, the storms and the waiting — into something that points to his purposes. You're not alone, and there really is a silver lining for those who love him.

Hey friend — this message is a gentle invite to let your love get more and not less informed. Paul’s prayer in Philippians nudges us to spend time with Jesus so our choices lead to fewer regrets and more life that actually looks like faith. Take a breath, sit with Scripture, and let God reshape your thinking so your love can guide you to what’s truly best.

Lent is a time to prepare for the celebration of the resurrection of Jesus, the Christ. This is a great time to stop and re-evaluate our religious practices; Are they in line with God actually wants. How does God want to spend the season of Lent with you, preparing for Resurrection Sunday.

Hey friend — this episode walks through Paul’s tender memories of Philippi: Lydia by the river, the jailer who found faith, the earthquake that opened doors, and the people who stuck with him.  Paul prays with joy and unshakable confidence because he trusts God to finish the work begun in us. Take this as a gentle nudge to be in prayer for those you love. Bring your memories and feelings to God and to ask for his best for those you carry in your heart. 

Hey friend — this talk begins our walks through Philippians and unpacks what it really means to be both a slave of Christ and a saint set apart by God. It flips our usual ideas of maturity and freedom, showing that true growth is learning dependence on Jesus, being cared for by the best Master, and living out the identity he’s given us. Come along and be reminded you’re loved, chosen, and given a meaningful role in God’s story.

Father, you have blessed your people with wisdom over the ages, and we seek your wisdom today. Lord, send your Holy Spirit now to give us understanding through your word. May we have ears to hear and hearts to obey. Glory, Lord Jesus, amen. Hey friend — this episode walks through Acts 16 and the start of the church in Philippi: God redirecting Paul’s mission, Lydia the wealthy merchant whose heart was opened, Paul’s very human outburst, and the midnight miracle that led a jailer and his household to faith. It’s a raw, hopeful reminder that God can use our mistakes and detours for something beautiful — and that He’s in control even when life gets messy.

Hey Friend — feeling overwhelmed by everything happening right now? You’re not alone. This sermon pulls four powerful verses from Jeremiah and reminds us that when we trust in people or systems, we end up stunted and parched — but when we trust God, we’re like a tree by the stream: rooted, resilient, and still bearing fruit even in drought. No judgement here — just a gentle invitation to shift your gaze from the chaos and anchor your hope in the One who holds the end of the story. Let’s breathe together and lean into that steady presence.