We are invited to live in God’s house as celebrated, loved children. Joyful and free, to ultimately become like the Father to a hurting world: generous, patient, welcoming, gracious and full of mercy. Through Jesus, we are empowered and propelled into the good works he’s created in advance for us...

On this week’s Leadership Lesson, Pastor Ryan Schlachter talks about the importance of faithfulness that is only shaped over time. While our culture places importance on instant growth, 2 Peter 1 states that we have everything we need by His divine power—and growth occurs through incremental...

Ecclesiastes states that life is fleeing, like a vapor. What we do with our life matters, and we have the opportunity to waste it or to invest it. We have a responsibility to be intentional with the time God has given us. Instead of spending our time chasing accolades and worldly success, He...