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Gathering at the Table
While food obviously satisfies our hunger, gathering at the table with family and friends is so much more than feeding our bellies. It’s an opportunity to open our hearts in conversation.
Why Does God Allow Suffering?
If God is so good, why is there so much suffering in the world? This is an age-old question that causes a stumbling block for many people coming to faith in Christ. If God is truly capable, why doesn’t He merely speak the word and do away with it once and for all?
Ask a Pastor Ep. 50 - Bible Accuracy, Prayer for the President, After Death
This episode our Senior Pastor, Dr. Kurt Bjorklund, talks with Life Stage Pastor, George Palombo, about how accurate the Bible is when recording historical events, David Platt's prayer for President Trump, and what happens to us after we die.
Grace, Community and Unity
If you’re a follower of Christ, I wonder: How big of a deal to you is Christian community? How about Christian unity? Christian community and unity are inseparable results of what Jesus has done on the cross.
Ask a Pastor Ep. 49 - Inter-denominational, Adding Books to the Bible
This episode our Senior Pastor, Dr. Kurt Bjorklund, talks with Director of Young Adult Ministry, Josiah Leuenberger, about what inter-denominational means and why new books aren't added to the Bible.
He Who Requires Blood (Psalm 9 Devotional)
I’m guessing that of all the names you can think of referring to God, ‘He Who requires Blood’ would not be on your list but, throughout scripture, we read that blood was required by God for the forgiveness of sin.
Ask a Pastor Ep. 48 - Science and the Bible (Part 2)
This episode our Senior Pastor, Dr. Kurt Bjorklund, continues to talk with Geologist, Dr. Steve Austin, about some topics related to science and the Bible.
Why God Loves Entrepreneurs
I know, I know, this may strike some as a little odd, but I have never been more convinced of this truth than now. I love their passion, their purpose, and their focus in working to impact the community and embrace the redemptive power of capitalism.
Ask a Pastor Ep. 47 - Science and the Bible (Part 1)
This episode our Senior Pastor, Dr. Kurt Bjorklund, talks with Geologist, Dr. Steve Austin, about some topics related to science and the Bible.
Ask a Pastor Ep. 46 - Father's Day Special
This episode Faith Bjorklund talks with her husband and our Senior Pastor, Dr. Kurt Bjorklund about a few topics related to Father's Day.
Can You Imagine...Again?
Why did God give each of us the potential to picture things, places or scenarios in our minds? Imaginations aren’t just for the future or eternity, but God wants us to imagine in our prayers for the present.
Ask a Pastor Ep. 45 - The Bible and Homosexuality
This episode our Senior Pastor, Dr. Kurt Bjorklund, talks with Middle School Ministry Leader, Evan Brem, and what the Bible has to say about homosexuality.
God's Calling to Love
Love is such a huge part of our lives and affects everything we do. But it can be complex at times. It fills our hearts with joy, kindness, compassion, and hope but can also make our hearts feel broken, heavy and sorrowful. Love is complex, so how do we answer God’s call to love?
Ask a Pastor Ep. 44 - In-vitro Fertilization, Suicide, Depression
This episode our Senior Pastor, Dr. Kurt Bjorklund, talks with Co-director of Women's Ministry, Emily DeAngelo about in-vitro fertilization, suicide and depression.