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We are Made for Community
Being in a community of believers helped me to receive healing and the liberating truths of the gospel in ways that allowed those truths to soak deep into the core of my being. My ongoing work of transformation was taking place in community.
Ask a Pastor Ep. 65 - Politics & Wealth Redistribution
This episode Director of Worship Arts, Dan Shields, talks with Teaching Pastor and Geneva College Professor, Dr. Terry Thomas, about the church speaking on political issues, the idea of wealth redistribution and what the Bible has to say about these topics.
Following Jesus #7 - In the Way of Abiding
Dr. Kurt Bjorklund looks at the passage of "The Vine and the Branches" from John 15 and what it means to be fruitful in different ways in our world and how abiding or remaining in the ways of God can help us encounter him.
Sweater or Sweating for What is Worthy
Back in the nineties, if you were serious about celebrating Christmas, you owned and proudly wore a Christmas sweater. I thought it would make me look like I knew what I was doing but I was wasting time focused on something I thought would make me happy.
Ask a Pastor Ep. 64 - Perfect Creations Going Against God, Heaven, Grace
This episode our Senior Pastor, Dr. Kurt Bjorklund, talks with Middle School Ministry Leader, Evan Brem, about how perfect creation could reject God, why we should look forward to Heaven, and how to get, keep, or lose God's grace.
Following Jesus #6: In the Way of Peace
Teaching Pastor Dr. Terry Thomas unpacks John 14:25-31 in effort to reveal the role of the Holy Spirit in the lives of the early church disciples and in our lives today.
Our True Foundation (Psalm 11 Devotional)
There are many things that are foundational in our lives. Issues of faith and the church, relational and personal issues. But all foundations, if not built on THE ROCK can destroy the house built upon them. Even if those things are good things.
Ask a Pastor Ep. 63 - Being a Good Influence on Non-Christian Kids, Discernment in Media
This episode our Senior Pastor, Dr. Kurt Bjorklund, talks with Co-director of Women's Ministry, Emily DeAngelo, about how to be a good influence on kids in your community and being discerning in the media that you consume.
Following Jesus #5 - In the Way of Obedience
Dr. Kurt Bjorklund continues in the section of John known as "the upper room discourse" and looks at four ways the Holy Spirit comes alongside as we live in obedience to God.
A Gift of Grace Through Serving
This opportunity to serve…. To be a part of something bigger than myself, led me down a road towards a faith I had lost, a family I craved, and a grace that only God could provide.
Ask a Pastor Ep. 62 - Bible Translations, Modern Perspective on the Bible, New Christians
This episode our Senior Pastor, Dr. Kurt Bjorklund, talks with Strip District Campus Pastor, Joel Haldeman, about the differences in Bible translations, if we are missing anything by having a modern perspective on the bible, and how new Christians should start learning about the Bible.
Following Jesus #4 - In the Way of Power
Dr. Kurt Bjorklund looks at the power that comes across in Jesus's words, even within these 3 verses we look at today and how we can have bold requests in our words with God.
Path Blind
Thanks to Febreze commercials we’ve learned about going nose blind. But path blind? All it took for me was a bike, a path with shadows and some sun to learn from creation.
Ask a Pastor Ep. 61 - Watching from Heaven, Homosexual/Trans Kids, Unmarried Couple Visiting
This episode our Senior Pastor, Dr. Kurt Bjorklund, talks with Teaching Pastor and professor at Geneva College, Dr. Terry Thomas, about if people are watching us from Heaven, talking with your kids who are homosexual or transgender, and ground rules for an unmarried couple visiting.
Following Jesus #3 - In the Way of Hope
Dr. Kurt Bjorklund looks at the hope Jesus offers to those with troubled hearts through words of comfort and clarity within the text of John 14.
Live in Light of Eternity
One of my favorite spots to end up at is on top of a mountain. You know why? When I climb to that mountain top and look around, I am absolutely amazed at the vastness of God’s glorious creation.
Ask a Pastor Ep. 60 - Liturgical Worship, Discernment in Worship
This episode our Senior Pastor, Dr. Kurt Bjorklund, talks with Director of Worship Arts, Dan Shields, about liturgical worship and being discerning in worship.
Following Jesus #2 - In the Way of Love
Dr. Kurt Bjorklund begins into the later part of the Book of John, looking in the last days of Jesus' life and the impact of the conversation with his disciples at the Last Supper.
Crossing the Cultural Divide
By now, many of our kids are back to school and university. In this post we will briefly look at some of the issues that our kids face, and the demands placed on them by unrelenting media outlets and cultural messages as they head back into ‘the world’.
Ask a Pastor Ep. 59 - Voting in Elections, Losing Salvation, Sinner's Prayer
This episode our Senior Pastor, Dr. Kurt Bjorklund, talks with Co-director of Women's Ministry, JoAnn Adams, about how Christians should think about voting in elections, if you can lose your salvation and the sinner's prayer.