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In this special Mother's Day message, we are encouraged to practice radical empathy. Radical empathy is learning to behold people in the full context of their story. Sometimes we feel that our mothers fall short. It is important to behold your mother in the full view of her struggle to live out her purpose, her unspeakable pain and her unfolding story. We must remember that Jesus did not allow his unimaginable pain to blind him to his mom’s pain. This week, let us pray to see and appreciate our mothers with fresh eyes.

In this message, we discuss the power of kindness in a world where being mean and retributive is becoming normalized and celebrated. In a world that increasingly sees kindness as weak, we see kindness shown through patience and radical forgiveness to others as a way to show strength. Kindness is something that we extend to those who are easy to love, but also to those who are difficult to love. In addition, we are called to show kindness through radical forgiveness and patience. When we engage people at the level of story, we practice the power of kindness and show the love of God. We take the time to know, love and value others, and we search for ways to practice it in our lives, living our own lives after the example Jesus showed of being a counterpoint to the darkness of his day.

In this message, we cover being a Jesus first church doing life together the Jesus Way, practicing agape love across our differences, beginning with the people closest to us. The journey of loving more deeply across our differences begins with listening and sharing our stories. If we can start by listening and sharing stories, we can harness the power that God gave us to redeem and repair broken relationships in our lives. Our lives are a composite of stories. They carry our dreams and nightmares, traumas and wounds and our failures and triumphs. God never loses sight of our stories. Let us practice the Jesus way by loving through listening and sharing our stories!

In a divided world, love is the most powerful force in the universe — and Jesus shows us exactly how to wield it. What if the way we love others started with how well we listen? In this message, Pastor Hurmon shows us how Jesus engaged people with compassion, intention, and truth — and invites us to do the same. As NBCC launches Jesus Way Groups, we discover that the journey of loving across our differences begins not with having the right answers, but with asking the right questions and truly hearing one another's stories. The shift is simple but profound: from arguments to listening, from opinions to understanding, from talking to loving. Whether you sign up to facilitate, join a group, or invite someone to come with you, choosing the Jesus Way starts with choosing to listen first.

In this message, we are called to love one another as a “Jesus First” church. This means our highest loyalty is to His command to love, rising above our political parties and cultural tribes. We can do this by engaging in both personal and interpersonal practices. Personally, empowered by the Holy Spirit, we develop the capacity to love, the character to endure, and the spiritual "muscle" to follow Jesus. Interpersonally, we treat the neighbor, the stranger, and the enemy with the love we have cultivated personally. Love actually "works”: it is effective, it heals, and it changes things where politics and coercion fail. But love is also "work”: it requires the interpersonal practices of the Jesus Way. Who will we choose to love at NBCC?

This message centers on Pilate’s question—“Which Jesus do you want?”—challenging us to examine the versions of Jesus we often create to fit our own desires, whether for power, success, comfort, or control. It reveals how, like the crowd, we can be influenced by self-interest and distorted faith, yet reminds us of the stunning truth: Jesus took our place in a great exchange of love, dying for us while we were still sinners and rising again so we could live transformed. In response, we’re invited to trust the real Jesus, receive His sacrificial love, and follow His way by choosing to love others beyond every divide.

Pastor Hurmon brings together the heart of everything we've been practicing these past 40 days — Sabbath, solitude, prayer, fasting, and scripture — with two powerful callings that complete the journey: community and witness. Using the simple yet profound invitation "Come and see for yourself," Pastor Hurmon reminds us that growing closer to Jesus isn't a solo journey. It happens in faithful, grace-filled communities where our stories — the messy, broken, and redeemed parts — are heard, honored, and woven into something greater. Whether you're a longtime follower or someone quietly asking "Who is Jesus, really?", this message is for you. Come and see for yourself.

This week’s message highlights the power of memorizing Scripture as a foundational practice for spiritual growth, showing how intentionally internalizing God’s Word—modeled by Jesus—transforms our minds, strengthens our faith, and equips us to navigate every moment with truth and clarity.

In this 4th message of our “Becoming” series, Pastor Hurmon helps us to deepen our understanding of the spiritual practice of fasting. This sermon explores how abstaining from food helps us to offer ourselves more fully to God. When we experience a deep hunger, we sharpen our spiritual discernment, increase our compassion, and create new space for the Holy Spirit to work in our lives. Whether you are seeking a deeper connection with Jesus or looking for a way to intensify your prayers with greater impact, this message offers powerful steps to increase your engagement with God and his rewards.

This message focusses on the practice of prayer in our lives. Prayer was a vital path of Jesus’ earthly life, demonstrating how we can navigate the most difficult moments of our lives. Prayer is possible because God is relational. Sometimes, we struggle to pray because we don't believe it will make a difference, we don’t feel worthy, or we don’t slow down long enough. But our prayers are always answered with either a yes, no, or wait. Always, but especially when we are stuck, we should ask God what to pray for. After listening, we can ask for help, give thanks, or open our eyes to the wonder of God so our hearts don’t grow numb. Consider taking 15 minutes to pray each day during this fasting season!

In this week's message, we discuss the importance of solitude as a way to come closer to God and find peace in a chaotic world. Following the example set by Jesus Christ, we learn that solitude is a habitual practice that requires creating a space and a place for God, where we block out the world and listen to His voice. Our solitude requires us to train ourselves to put our relationship with God first, create a special space for that relationship, to quiet our own internal voices and hear the voice of God, which provides guidance to us.

In this message, we are encouraged to practice taking a Sabbath Day and engaging in the delights of our lives on that day. In a world that won't stop, God has a strategy for pressured people, taking a day of rest. A Sabbath Day provides us with liberation to fill our souls with joy. Let us together take a Sabbath Day during this PF40 season!

In this final message in our Faith@Work series, Pastor Hurmon Hamilton invites us to think about how our faith shows up in our jobs and at home, not just at church or in holy places. He asks us important questions: How does your faith appear in your daily life? What does it really mean to let God guide us in the small moments—at work, during family meals, and in all we do? Today’s message illustrates how we can be distinguished by how we love and show our faith flowing through us in our everyday actions. When we remember that we serve a God that loves with grace, we demonstrate that it is not about being flawless; rather, it’s about being faithful. It’s about allowing others to catch glimpses of Jesus through our actions and decisions.

Special guest speaker, Kim Anthony, reminds us that no matter which circumstances we find ourselves in, God sees us and He has a plan for us. God does not make mistakes. We are of great value to the world: God created us on purpose for a purpose. We are also encouraged to forgive those we need to forgive in our lives. Forgiveness is the Christlike thing to do, setting us free from the past. Choose a life of purpose and embrace forgiveness today!

In this fourth message in the Faith@Work series, we use the story of Jesus' encounter with Zaccheus the tax collector to discuss God's radical acceptance for us and how that story models our call to be radically accepting of others. Following Jesus' example, the first step in radical acceptance is to understand that we are called to reach out to those who are flawed, and who may even find themselves unworthy of connection with God and others. In some cases, the first step is to see that, even in our flaws, we recognize our need for a relationship with God, and His calling on our lives. Our second step is to be with those people where they are, and our third step is to model what a better path forward might be. This calling models our own faith journeys: we are sinners, saved by God's grace, and not by our own works. However, our calling does not end with our salvation. We are influenced by that same grace to follow God's plan and to influence others on the same journey.

In this message, we are reminded that God always sees us, even when we struggle to see how He is constantly working in our lives. We all desire to be seen, heard and valued no matter what. We often forget that God sees us before we can even see What we receive from God becomes what we practice with others. Paying Attention to the words, feelings, and experiences of others is an act of LOVE. Let us follow Jesus' example and practice seeing others by noticing the invisible in others, stopping to engage with them and being a blessing to them through presence, encouragement, prayer, and help. Who can you practice seeing this week?

In this powerful MLK weekend message, Pastor Herman connects the biblical story of Gideon with Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy, revealing how faith operates courageously in frightening times. Through Scripture and personal testimony, we explore three essential practices: being honest about our fears, being honest about our doubts, and practicing courageous integrity—being willing to look inward at our selves and our community, while also being able to celebrate the good in those we disagree with. Just as God used ordinary, oppressed people in the civil rights movement to change the world, He declares to each of us: "I'm sending you" to be agents of hope and healing in our spheres of influence.

In this message, we are reminded that we are not only human doings, but God made us human beings. Faith in Jesus is about both doing and being. God sees us and has a good purpose for our lives. We work in partnership with God in the formation of becoming, in order to be empowered by God in the act of doing. One of the hardest things to do is to wait on God to fulfil His promise, but we must remember that God can transform us in the middle of our mess. When we spend time with Jesus, our capacity to be kind, generous and compassionate increases. Victory sometimes requires us to work through the pain, and we need to be less afraid of going through it. Faith works in us, between us and through us to be better people to others. Let’s spend time with Jesus this week!

The Power of New by NBCC Podcast

In this message, Elder Jonathan Thomas reminded that trials are a part of our life and walk with the Lord. They are real and come in many shapes and forms, but they are also temporary. When going through trials, we must remember that they are necessary in shaping our faith, deepening our relationship with God. Going through trials reminds us that we have a living hope and that we have community, which means that we don’t have to go through trials ourselves. We should also remember that God has given each of us grace to support members of our community going through trials. Reach out to your community and share your grace that is compatible with their trials during this period.

Join Pastor Hurmon Hamilton for this powerful Christmas message that explores what it truly means to live with peace—not just the absence of conflict, but the presence of God's shalom in every aspect of our lives. Through the story of King Herod's disturbing response to the birth of Jesus, Pastor Hamilton challenges us to examine whether we are "peace disruptors" or people who bring peace to our homes, workplaces, and communities. Learn the transformative prayer: "Come Jesus, come. Heal me where I'm broken. Increase your peace in me." This isn't just a message about personal comfort—it's a call to justice, compassion, and representing Christ in a world that desperately needs His shalom. Whether you're struggling with anxiety, dealing with difficult relationships, or seeking to understand how Christmas speaks to today's challenges, watch now and discover how to live with God's peace flowing through you to others.

In this first message of the new “The Missing Peace” series, we are reminded of the light, the glory of the Lord that appeared to the shepherds, but also appears to us in our lives. Life, especially during this period can be dark, often because we feel we're invisible, alone or exposed and unsafe. The light however, reveals the truth that God exists, is with us, sees us and loves us. God is always there, but the awareness that comes with the light gives us biblical peace, security that He is always with us. This week, pray “Come, Lord Jesus, come!” When you need to be reminded of the security of the Lord!

Aim Your Life At What Matters Most by NBCC Podcast

Whether you're overflowing with gratitude or yearning to discover it, Pastor Hurmon Hamilton's "Forever ThankFULL" offers a transformative perspective on living with lasting thanksgiving. This final message in our "Crazy Gratitude" series, we explore what it means to be "Great Full"—discovering a type of gratitude that sustains you through both joyful and challenging seasons, shaping how you speak, connect with something greater than yourself, and reflect hope to the world. Join us to find encouragement that meets you exactly where you are and invites you into a life marked by enduring gratitude.

In this message, we are reminded to maintain our Crazy Gratitude and ensure it is God-centered gratitude. With God-centred gratitude we live with the awareness that all of life is a gift from God and filled with the grace of God. Maintaining a spirit of gratitude is difficult, but when gratitude disappears from our daily life, entitlement moves in. We should declare that we trust God even when we don't like or understand our circumstances. Let us practice God-centered gratitude by continuing our gratitude journal this week!

In this powerful message, Pastor Herman Hamilton invites you to discover something that can truly change your life - a special kind of thankfulness that doesn't make sense to the world but has the power to set you free from anger, hurt, and feeling stuck in disappointment. This isn't about pretending everything is okay when it's not - it's about refusing to let pain keep you trapped and unable to see the good things God is still doing in your life. Whether you're dealing with hurt from unfair situations, struggling to find joy when life is hard, or simply wanting to grow closer to God, this message offers simple, practical wisdom from the Bible that will help you find real joy again and become someone who spreads hope to others. Watch this message and catch this "good kind of contagious" gratitude that will not only transform your own life but bring healing and encouragement to everyone around you!

In this message, we are reminded that life is a gift of God's grace, so we should look at life through a lens of gratitude. Gratitude is a mindset, heart posture and worldview. We are encouraged to have crazy gratitude, being thankful for grace so deeply and consistently that it transforms how we see, think, and live. Crazy gratitude allows us to dance when life is painful, remember and celebrate God’s goodness and never stop praying. Let us renew our joy by practicing gratitude! Write down three things you are grateful for each day for the next 30 days.

Through the story of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego, Pastor Valerie Webb reminds us about how a relationship with God can allow us to survive hard times. We are all made for worship, and who we worship has an effect on how we experience life. When we worship God, we know that God is able to deliver, and is our shield and safe place, something that we cannot create for ourselves. The God we worship is worthy of our trust, and walks with us in the fire. Through trusting God when we are delivered, and when it feels like we aren't, we are able to find peace in even the hard times.

In this message, Pastor Hurmon urges us to stop waiting to become more before we do more. God does His greatest work through the strength we already have. We all have inadequacies, but our inadequacies give God an opportunity to be acknowledged for the work He does through them. Don't allow the presence of your inadequacies to deny you from your destiny. Sometimes we hide because we feel unworthy, are unable to face our own failures or are afraid to fail, but God comes looking for us not to condemn us, but to call us out of hiding. Go in the strength that I have and trust God to do the rest!

In a world filled with uncertainty and searching hearts, Pastor Hurmon Hamilton delivers a powerful message about the most life-changing decision you can make—discovering the unconditional love found only in Jesus Christ. This sermon reveals three revolutionary truths that set Christianity apart: God comes looking for you (rather than you searching for Him), God sacrifices first (demonstrating His love through Jesus' death on Calvary before you even know Him), and God measures down to meet you (becoming flesh to understand and heal your deepest wounds). Through compelling illustrations including the movie "Good Will Hunting," Pastor Hamilton shows how Jesus becomes our "secure attachment"—the source of real, eternal love that heals us from the inside out and transforms us through grace, not perfection. This message offers hope for anyone struggling with feelings of being unloved, questioning what makes Christianity different, or ready to experience the healing power of God's unconditional love.‍

In this last message of the “Be a Blessing” message series, we are reminded that after blessing us, Jesus wants to make us a blessing by blessing others through us. We can do this by being a friend to others, showing empathy and curiosity to others, and sharing our Jesus story. Whichever circumstance we are in, our purpose is to serve God by being a blessing to others. When we focus on this mindset, God will make us an instrument right where we are. We always have the possibility to be a blessing in our church. Remember that what God has called us to do, we can only accomplish together. Consider being a blessing to the church community by signing up to serve.

In this final message of the "Be a Blessing" series, Pastor Hurmon sums up what we have learned over the past few weeks about receiving and being blessings in the acronym B.L.E.S.S. (B) - Begin with prayer. Pray each day "Lord Make me a Blessing." (L) - Listen with Love. We must listen to God's calling on our lives and listen to other people around us by slowing down, giving others our full attention, reflecting what we hear back and asking clarifying questions. (E) - Encourage with kindness. The act of kindness that comes with encouragement is a real-life superpower. It means doing what we can with what we have, where we are, showing gratitude to those who serve us, acknowleding the work of others with our words and our presence, and seeing and engaging with those who feel unseen. (S) - Serve with generosity. The blessings that come to us are meant to flow through us. Generosity is the ability to see a need and act without conditions. In order to be generous, we look for practical ways to meet others' needs. (S) - Share your story to give hope. Finally, we should share the stories of our blessings to give to others hope. We practice sharing our stories with Christians, and we become comfortable sharing with others who do not know Jesus to give encouragement to them and us.

The Blessing Of Generosity by NBCC Podcast

In this powerful message from our Be A Blessing series, Pastor Ja'Mell Agustin reminds us that God invites us to be a blessing to others through faith in action, just as Paul and Silas demonstrated through their prayers and praise even in their darkest moments. Whether through prayer, acts of service, or words of encouragement, our faithful response to God's call can create ripples of blessing that impact lives for eternity. The time to act on your faith is now - don't wait to seize the opportunities God places before you to care for others and share His love, as even small acts of faithfulness can lead to profound spiritual transformation. This message will inspire you to trust God and step into His promises that offer saving grace to all who believe.

In this message, we are reminded that we are not called just to receive blessings, we are called to be a blessing. Jesus calls us to carry light, not despair. We are told to be light carriers by practising the Jesus Way. This includes critiquing our own tribe, celebrating each other, practising empathy and lamenting together. It’s okay to acknowledge feelings of fear, powerlessness, and grief. After you have acknowledged your feelings, reorient yourself. Remember that no follower of Jesus is hopeless or powerless. Ask God to make you a blessing to others every day this week!

this series, we learn to reframe our mindset so that we are not just living FOR blessings, but to BE blessings. Pastor Hurmon begins by introducing four reasons why we should live as blessings. First, if we live to be a blessing, we never miss out on being blessed ourselves. Second, being a blessing makes us better, healthier, and happier people for ourselves and those around us. Third, living to be a blessing allows us to endure suffering without giving up. Finally, being a blessing allows us to combat powerlessness by showing ourselves to be powerful against darkness in the world. Living to be a blessing does not require us to be wealthy, only to be willing. One of the ways we carry out being a blessing is to tell our stories of faith and how God works in our lives. Others learn about God's redeeming power through our stories. In addition, when we show God's love through our stories and lives, we show the many ways that God's grace is for all people. As a practical matter, we should share our stories, casually and authentically, and be honest about the ways God's plan is still a mystery in our stories. We should also extend prayer to others when they share their own stories with us, model Jesus through service, and invite others into our church communities as part of sharing our stories and being a blessing.

In this final sermon in our "What's in a Name?" series, Pastor Hurmon Hamilton reminds us that God works through our circumstances to bless and reach everyone. Jesus specializes in walking into seemingly hopeless situations and transforming them into places of hope and possibility, as shown through His encounters with those living in "graveyard circumstances" - whether physical, emotional, or spiritual. He sees you as precious and honored in His sight, no matter your current struggles or past, and invites you to run toward Him just as you are. Jesus wants not only to deliver you from what holds you back but also to transform you into a source of hope for others, using your story of redemption to show that his saving grace is available to all, even today.

In this final message of the ‘What’s In A Name?’ series, we learn about El Gibbor: The MIghty One who fights for us and Jehovah Shalom: The Lord is Peace. God’s strength is divine and He steps into our physical, emotional and spiritual battles. We don’t have to fight alone, the mighty God that we have fights for us and with us. God’s peace for us does not depend on our circumstances. That peace comes from us knowing that he is with us. We need to trust His power and walk in courage. Once we do, we’ll have peace in our hearts. Remember to trust in God’s power this week and feel the peace of God in your heart!

In this second message of our new series, "What's in a Name?", Associate Pastor Ezemdi Chikwendu shares how God reveals Himself as El Roi (the God who sees) and El Shaddai (God Almighty) through His faithful care for both the prominent and marginalized figures in Scripture. We hear that He intimately knows and provides for all His children. Through the story of Abraham, Sarah, and Hagar, we see how God's covenant promises extend across generations, ultimately pointing to Jesus Christ and including all who put their faith in Him. Just as Pastor Ezemdi experienced God's sovereign guidance and provision in his own journey, God invites each of us today to trust Him as our Lord, knowing that He sees us, understands our struggles, and stands ready to show Himself mighty on our behalf.

In this message, we kick off the “What’s In a Name” series, looking at Yahweh (I Am) and Jehovah Jireh (God will provide). There is depth, meaning and power in a name and that is no different with God. Throughout scripture, God is revealed through names that reflect His heart, power and care for us. Yahweh delivered His people from slavery and oppression. That is who he was, is and is to come. Yahweh hears your cries and sees your suffering. Call on Yahweh and he will act. God is a provider, and comes through for us in many life situations. God sees you, he hears your cry and has provided a way for us to be with Him. Reach out to God and He will provide!

Acts: Seeing the Big Picture by NBCC Podcast

In this message, special guest speaker, Rev. Dr. Horace W. Sheppard Jr. shared about the various dimensions of a miracle through the miracle of Jesus feeding the 5,000. We are reminded that God is doing something in our hearts and lives as the miracle is being performed, so the journey is as transformational as the miracle itself. When we wait on God for a miracle, we can limit ourselves to what we see with the human eye, but God can see so much more. God has to challenge our limited vision. When he's going to do a miracle, you need to expand your vision. Are we seeing an obstacle or an opportunity? New struggles can induce short-term memory, forgetting all that God has done for us up to this point. It's important to remember what God has done to believe in a new miracle. Watching and waiting on God can wear thin on our patience, but we should remember that God is the only one that can do something greater than impossible. Keep believing in God’s ability to perform miracles in your life!

In this message, Pastor Hurmon encourages us to live under the influence of the Holy Spirit to demonstrate the transformation that happens in our lives when we receive Him. We should take advantage of every opportunity to be influenced by the power of the Holy Spirit to lead us to make wise decisions in our lives. We can do this by identifying and associating with light and things that honour the Lord, allowing the Holy Spirit to change our lives by getting rid of bitterness and rage, releasing control to the Holy Spirit, and inviting the Holy Spirit into our relationships. Take pride in the transformation you have received by inviting Jesus into your life and invite the Holy Spirit to transform you this week!

In this message, we learn how to become a godly influence, living a life that pokes holes in the darkness. Godly influence begins with the right heart posture, so it is important to live from a Spirit-shaped heart. The Beatitudes provide guidance on the heart posture we should have. We can also become a godly influence by cultivating a fruit-bearing faith, ensuring that our private devotion fuels the light we share with others. In addition, we should have a Kingdom “What” and a Kingdom “Why”, pursuing what matters to God. Cultivating a Jesus foundation produces discernment, endurance, and spiritual fruit that lasts, leading us to be a godly influence to those around us.

In this message, Pastor Dan Monroe discusses what it means to be equally yoked in the different types of relationships we encounter in life, including our marriages, dating relationships, friendships, business relationships, friendships and workplaces. We learn why being equally yoked to others who share our faith is important, how being equally yoked can benefit our walks with God, how being unequally yoked can cause hindrances in our relationship with Christ, and how we navigate the call to be equally yoked to one another while still following our mandate to be Christ's ambassadors to all. Finally, we are reminded that Christ's relationship with us is unequal: he takes on our burdens and sins and calls us to be like Him.

Pastor Ja Mell Augustin kicked off our new series, "Under the Influences," by drawing a powerful parallel between maintaining a clean pond and guarding our spiritual hearts, based on Proverbs 4:23. Using personal experiences and biblical wisdom, she explains how we can become better spiritual gatekeepers, protecting our hearts from harmful influences while making room for God's transformative presence. This relevant message reminds us that we're designed to flow with God's purpose, but we must intentionally maintain the condition of our hearts through searching, cleaning, and guarding - all while keeping Jesus at the center.

In today's gathering, we focused on praying for the miracle of healing from trauma. Pastor Hurmon gave us five specific miracles to pray for. We can often struggle to name exactly what happened to us, so the first prayer is for “Courage to Name My Wound Without Shame”. Trauma doesn’t just hurt us—it shapes us. It can show up in many obvious and covertly destructive ways in our lives. Our second prayer is for “Insight to See the Patterns”. We heal best not alone, but in community. Our third prayer is for “A Heart That Moves Toward Community”. When we feel weighed down by our trauma, we can feel hopeless, but God can turn our wounds into witness. We should pray for “A Testimony in the Making”. Healing from trauma provides peace. We pray for “The Miracle of Peace’. Bring all your requests from God and he will listen to your prayers. Come back on Wednesday for a prayer and worship night!

Restoration doesn’t mean erasing our trauma—it means letting Jesus redeem it, reframing our story with grace and purpose. Just as He met the disciples in their fear and showed them His wounds, Jesus meets us in ours, offering peace, healing, and a renewed calling. Through naming our pain, reclaiming our emotional truth, and reconnecting with others, we partner with God in turning our wounds into holy ground—not just for our healing, but for the healing of others. Let grace reframe your story—and take one courageous step toward restoration.

In the second message of the “Restored” series, we called to name our wounds to begin healing. This is because we are restored not by hiding our wounds, but by naming them. We are reminded in the scripture that we are not the only ones that experience trauma, the disciples experienced trauma when hiding from persecution after Jesus’ death. It is important to acknowledge how our trauma has has shaped us and can shape explosive, fear-based reactions to ourselves and others. Once we acknowledge trauma and let Jesus in for healing, Jesus interrupts what trauma told you would last forever. He stands with us in our trauma and helps us work through it. Through Jesus, we learn that our wounds don’t disappear—but they can be transformed into testimony and power, no longer holding us hostage but becoming tools in God’s redemptive plan.

In this week's message, Reverend Liz Walker shares her testimony regarding how we can experience restoration in our lives through a relationship with God. Reverend Walker begins by sharing how her relationships with others encouraged her call to ministry. She then shares about how seeking and abiding in God and being in relationship with others helped heal trauma that was being experienced within her community. At times, circumstances can strike even Christians so hard that it is tempting to turn away from God. It can be even harder when it feels as though our communities have moved on from trauma that we have not healed. However, God is with us in our trauma. The life of Jesus teaches that we will experience pain, and that even when we know the promises of God, each of us will experience difficulty in life. Where we don't heal the traumas we experience, they affect our inner lives. However, God is with us in our pain. As Christians, we are called to sit with others in their trauma as well. Through our relationships, seeking God, and opening ourselves up to healing, we can experience healing of our trauma by the power of God and our relationships with others.