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Dan Mitchum - April 28, 2024

“Good grief!” is what Charlie Brown laments when crestfallen or dismayed. But is there such a thing as good grief? The Bible says there is—but it calls it “godly grief.” Second Corinthians 7:10 says, “For godly grief produces a repentance that leads to salvation without regret, but worldly grief produces death.” Tomorrow, we’ll return to our new study in the book of Micah. God’s warning spoken through Micah is shocking in its severity. And how does Micah respond? Does he gloat because God is finally threatening to judge His people after centuries of rebellion? No, Micah does something entirely different. He grieves—not for himself, but for his friends, neighbors, and those in the nation he loved. And Micah longs for his people to be filled with godly grief—a grief that leads to repentance and salvation. When we look at our culture today, do we grieve like Micah? 

“Good grief!” is what Charlie Brown laments when crestfallen or dismayed. But is there such a thing as good grief? The Bible says there is—but it calls it “godly grief.” Second Corinthians 7:10 says, “For godly grief produces a repentance that leads to salvation without regret, but worldly grief produces death.” Tomorrow, we’ll return to our new study in the book of Micah. God’s warning spoken through Micah is shocking in its severity. And how does Micah respond? Does he gloat because God is finally threatening to judge His people after centuries of rebellion? No, Micah does something entirely different. He grieves—not for himself, but for his friends, neighbors, and those in the nation he loved. And Micah longs for his people to be filled with godly grief—a grief that leads to repentance and salvation. When we look at our culture today, do we grieve like Micah? 

Marc Swenson - January 28, 2024

More Than a Soulmate

Authors, painters, producers, and designers put copyrights on their material to make sure no one steals it or changes their creative design. In the same way, God has a copyright on marriage. Though culture has changed and tried to manipulate, rebrand and alter marriage to fit its own opinions, God's design remains. It is trustworthy, good, and true. Join us Sunday as we discover God's original design for marriage, acknowledge our own brokenness in this area, and find healing through His Son. We look forward to being together with you!

Scripture References: Matthew 19:1-6

From Series: "Family Resemblance"

All of us have distinctive features. Some have dimples, others have high cheekbones, and some have protruding chins, curly hair, or button noses. We’ve inherited our features from our parents, and often there is a resemblance between us and those in our family. Just as biological children have similarities to their parents, God wants His spiritual children to resemble Him as those who bear His image and His name. In this upcoming sermon series, we’ll look at sexuality, parenting, marriage, singleness, and widening the circle of our own family as we consider how we can bear the image of our Heavenly Father well in every part of our lives. This will be a great way to start the new year together. Join us!

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Marc Swenson - January 28, 2024

More Than a Soulmate

Authors, painters, producers, and designers put copyrights on their material to make sure no one steals it or changes their creative design. In the same way, God has a copyright on marriage. Though culture has changed and tried to manipulate, rebrand and alter marriage to fit its own opinions, God's design remains. It is trustworthy, good, and true. Join us Sunday as we discover God's original design for marriage, acknowledge our own brokenness in this area, and find healing through His Son. We look forward to being together with you!

Scripture References: Matthew 19:1-6

From Series: "Family Resemblance"

All of us have distinctive features. Some have dimples, others have high cheekbones, and some have protruding chins, curly hair, or button noses. We’ve inherited our features from our parents, and often there is a resemblance between us and those in our family. Just as biological children have similarities to their parents, God wants His spiritual children to resemble Him as those who bear His image and His name. In this upcoming sermon series, we’ll look at sexuality, parenting, marriage, singleness, and widening the circle of our own family as we consider how we can bear the image of our Heavenly Father well in every part of our lives. This will be a great way to start the new year together. Join us!

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