Guest Author | Whitney Bailey: Isn’t it amazing how someone else’s life can appear put-together, blessed, and beautiful from our perspective? But the reality is that most of the time, we have absolutely no idea what they may be really facing. I...

Guest Author | Megan Wamer: The book of Ruth starts out pretty depressing, if I’m being honest. From the beginning, the husbands of Naomi, Orpah, and Ruth have died. We don’t have many details other than the fact that they passed away....

By Pastor Tyler Braden: In Ruth chapter two, we witness a beautiful display of God's provision and faithfulness in the lives of Ruth and Naomi. Ruth, a Moabite woman, found herself in a foreign land after the death of her husband. ...

By Rachael Wynne: We all crave relationships and have a desire to be in community with others. Why does it feel so hard all the time? It’s no secret that relationships are complicated! As we read through the story of Ruth, I am amazed at how well she is received by others....

By Guest Author | Ashley Piner: The story of Ruth teaches us to look for the powerful hand of God amidst the seemingly mundane facets of our lives. In the bustling rhythm of our lives, there are a multitude of tasks that we do without even thinking. ...

By Steve Miller: In my life, I find myself constantly fighting the urge to progress or to climb the ladder. Whether it’s in my hobbies, in my work, or even in my family, I look for the next step for me to advance, to be a better Dad, husband, or employee....

By Pastor Gina Robinson: As we continue to journey through the book of Ruth, I have discovered fragile places in my heart that still need attention and care. Somewhere in this journey called life, I forgot to be human and allow myself to feel and sit in what recently felt like rejection and abandonment....

By Theresa Golden: Have you ever had a time in your life where you were just unhappy? Maybe things didn’t turn out the way you thought they would. Maybe you lost a loved one, a job, or a friend. Maybe you simply aren’t as far along in your journey as you thought you would be at this point....

By Jake Haggard: Is there anything more mundane than making a decision? We all make decisions every single day. From the moment we begin our day, we are inundated with decisions that have to be made. ...

By Miranda Braden: Recently, I caught myself praying, “God, does this really matter to you?” Sometimes, I can pray for what I assume is a pretty small prayer on a God-sized scale. I found myself wondering if He really cares about the small details of my life. ...

By Pastor Miriam Wamer: I have vivid memories growing up as a PK in the 90s during the Easter Season: Creative and memorable Children’s Church lessons with salvation bracelet crafts (you know, the one with a pipe cleaner and colorful, plastic beads, each one representing a different part of the gospel), crescent roll tombs and disappearing marshmallows (mind-blowing and delicious), and vibrant gre...

By Pastor Aaron Kennedy: Do you remember? “Why are you looking among the dead for someone who is alive? He isn’t here He is risen from the dead Remember what he told you back in Galilee, that the Son of Man must be betrayed into the hands of sinful men and be crucified, and that he would rise again on the third day.” ...

By Pastor Michael Chandler: If you attended or watched our Maundy service, this post will be a continuation of a thought that I introduced at the close of the service. I have long been fascinated with the last few days of Jesus’ life. I can’t imagine the pressure of the moment He must have felt. ...

By Meghen Haggard: As we have journeyed through this series on the humanity of Jesus, I have found myself most drawn to Isaiah’s prophecy of Jesus as a “Man of Sorrows'.” ...

By Pate Leigh: When I think about sorrow, I initially squirm a little. I kind of don’t want to go there because it can be scary. It can be dark. It can feel like something we, in the modern world, would call “depression,” or at least… a form of it. I like to break things down, so let’s do that. ...