In Jesus’ final moments with His disciples, He warns them of the difficulties to come. Following Jesus is not without cost, sacrifice, and even persecution for some across the world. What does it look like to follow Jesus when the world is against you?
In some of Jesus’ final words to His disciples in the book of John, He tells them to love each other. It feels like such a simple command, but it’s actually one of the hallmarks of a relationship with Jesus. Jesus’ love is sacrificial. It’s friendship, and it’s mission.
Faith isn’t about production. It’s about remaining with Jesus — abiding with the True Vine — as Jesus teaches His disciples in John 15. Listen as Pastor Brent explores this famous passage, encouraging us to rest in Jesus in order to bear much fruit.
Congratulations! You did it! Even if you didn’t make all 28 days, even if you had to start the fast every Monday because the weekends were just too long without checking Instagram, even if you found your attention diverted to a different form of technology, the past 28 days gave us time to pause and rethink how we interact with our technology. For me, every time I pick up my phone to search for something online, I still think, do…
We are fast approaching the end of our digital fast: 28 days of a new approach to our technology, social media, and digital entertainment. One of the big questions we are faced with is what now? Do you jump right back into where you were before we started? Or do you find new rhythms or habits to help keep a healthier relationship with your device and technology? The goal was never to deprive ourselves for the sake of deprivation. It…
Lent is a season of quiet reflection, a sacred journey through forty days of renewal. With its roots in Christ’s own time of fasting and prayer in the desert, Lent serves as a time for deep self-examination, repentance, and spiritual growth. The season is framed by prayer, fasting, and benevolence—each an invitation to grow closer to the heart of God. Through prayer, we seek guidance and communion with God. Fasting reminds us of our need for spiritual nourishment and the…