God is a God who cares about you, and no matter what you’re going through, no matter how bad it gets, He’s a God who wants to communicate, and when you call on Him, He’ll answer you and He’ll lift you up out of your pit, and set you’re feet on solid ground.

The Word of the Lord will come to you, and at that point, you have a choice: You can obey or you can run. And when God speaks to you, you can always find a ship sailing the wrong direction. And if you run, He may send a storm to grab your attention. If that doesn’t work, He may even allow you to face your worst nightmare. And when He does it’s all …

Have you ever tried to do something that you didn’t feel equipped for? For most, if not all, we feel hesitant or even paralyzed at doing something we don’t feel we are able to do. This is also true when it comes to sharing our faith. But Jesus gives the disciples, and you and I, all that we need to share our faith AND He promises to be with us too!…

When it comes to serving, we can totally miss it and have it all upside down. It’s not out of obligation. We get to live out what God’s created us to be! See when you know who you are, you’ll know what God’s called you to do.

You may never know what kind of influence you can have by caring about one person. Offering God’s love to one person. Know that you are salt and light. That’s who you are! And when you know who you are, you’ll know what God has called you to do.

You’re not a victim, you’re a victor. You have the victory. It’s there for the taking. In Christ, You are an Overcomer. And when you know who you are, you’ll know what God has called you to do.

As God’s Ambassador never forget, you have the authority of God on your life. He chose you and appointed you to represent heaven on earth. You weren’t elected by people, you were chosen by God. And you carry the message of reconciliation, as if God were making His appeal through you. And you don’t represent yourself, you represent God in everything…

There are so many things in life that cause us to be ungrateful. Those can be trials, disappointments, stress, and so on. The problem with that is, even when things are difficult, we ought to remain thankful for all that God has done. If you’re wondering “how” to do that, well Paul speaks to it in his letter to the church.…

As the series concludes, we’ve grown to understand that our Trust in God isn’t reliant on our “works” but God alone. I think this why, in part, God has gifted us with Sabbath as it instills in us the rhythm of rest and Trust in Him!

When life isn't going the way you planned, ask youself two questions. "God, Who are You?" and "God, will you keep your promise to take care of me?" Are you with me, will you be with me, regardless of how these circumstances play out, the question I need to know from you God is, will you prop me up, will you hold me together, and will you be with me…

We have a God who is faithful. And in a world where we’ve been taught that no one can be trusted, everyone will let you down. As we discover the God of the Bible we begin to see that He’s holy, He’s just, and He’s faithful. He’s a God that will answer our prayers, direct or paths and handle our problems. And as we begin to realize that it’s then an…

When it comes to our finances and treasures we tend to be people who are guarded and protective over what we have. This is also true when it comes to our giving to our local church. There is a stigma that “God is just after our money”. But what if that was not what God is after at all? What if He desires something more valuable than money and treas…

Have you ever been disappointed when something didn’t happen when you thought it should? I think it’s safe to say we’ve all been there. Usually in that disappointment, we get caught up in being angry that God didn’t “show up” when we thought he should. But what if we are forgetting that God’s timing isn’t the same as ours…it’s better!…

We have trust issues. The truth is, it’s time to get serious about our God. He’s at the door and He’s knocking, and if we’ll turn to Him, He’ll take control of our lives and He’ll transform us.

We say we trust in God, but we have trust issues. We don’t fear Him. We don’t see Him for who He really is. He doesn’t affect the way we live.

The Easter weekend can be filled with so many things. But the most important thing is the fact that Jesus Christ rose from the grave. With that Good News, each of us who have accepted and received His forgiveness have a command and a promise to follow. To go and tell others and to remember He is with us always!…

Have you ever had to do something you weren’t prepared for and had to wing it? Or, have you ever had FOMO (fear of missing out) because you procrastinated and had to miss something you were looking forward to? Often, when we focus on the not so important things, it robs us from experiencing the most important thing. Jesus tells a story about this a…

It is so easy to consistently think of yourself. Your own needs, concerns, struggles, etc. But Jesus invites His followers to think in a way that is counter to that. In fact, how you think about yourself and others has a huge impact on the future.

Have you ever had a “tough love” conversation? They are often uncomfortable yet eye opening! Jesus had to have some tough love conversations with His earliest followers that you and I need to hear today! The question is, are you ready to listen?

First, we want to say thank you to all the moms out there! You are rockstars for sure! We wanted to send out this podcast to encourage you during the difficult times and serve as a reminder of the good in the better times! Your love, grace, and compassion are making a huge difference. Don’t believe me? Well check out this podcast!…

A question that is often asked by parents is “how do we center our home on Jesus?” If we are all honest, that can be a difficult question to answer, especially considering the varying stages kids can be in. The crucial thing for anyone asking this question, is to take that bold step of faith. If this is a question you are asking, Gary and Meg have …

The Foster care and Adoption world is something that many aren’t too familiar with. But did you know that adoption is something that’s close to God’s heart? In fact, in Romans 8, Paul reminds us that Christians are the adopted sons and daughters of God! That makes me mindful that those families who are in this system are near to God’s heart too. Ch…

Getting involved in serving can be difficult to do. The time commitment alone makes things hard, but when you add in your entire family, it compounds it. Dave and Kristi have made it a focus for their family to serve together and believe you can do that too! Take a listen to what they have to share!

There are so many questions that surround mental health. Lately, we’ve been getting more questions about mental health when dealing with the family unit -- in particular, children. In this podcast, we’ve invited one of our team members, Susan Sheidy (a Clinical Therapist), to talk about some important areas parents are seeking answers for. Check it…

On some level, every parent feels imperfect. I think the reality is that no parent is perfect. But I think in our imperfections, we are more open to learning from others who’ve gone before us. In this podcast, I talk with Dave and Julia Benson on the things they’ve learned, mistakes they’ve made, and other tips for parents to learn. Check it out!…

Families that have Special Needs children often feel isolated and alone. Most, if not everyone, would say that they do not want this to be the case. In this podcast, we do an interview with Chelsea Kelosky discussing her families Special Needs journey AND some tips and tools to help them not feel so alone. Check it out!…

Marriages take a lot of work. There are years of habits and past experiences that need to be worked on throughout the years. However, things often get complicated when children are added. In a lot of cases, couples neglect their covenant of marriage in sacrifice to their kids. But God's perspective (and studies) show that a healthy marriage benefit…

I think it's safe to say we all want to be good parents. In fact, we want to be great parents. The toughest part is creating HEALTHY discipline for yourself, your spouse, and your children. If we can do this well, we set up our kids future for success.

Do you ever feel like there isn't enough hours in a day? Between kids activities, work commitments, and the daily chaos of life it feels like there isn't any time to REST! The crazy thing, as Christians, God gives us this beautiful gift of Sabbath. The question is, will you take him at His Word and find rest? Check out this episode!…

It is so easy, as parents, to get discouraged. There are so many things that we try and juggle, moments where we feel we let our kids down, or that we aren't enough. In this podcast we discuss that we are in good company and we can get some encouragement. Check it out

We've all heard the adage 'history repeats itself." But what we sometimes forget is that our family history and past pain can rear its ugly head too. This episode we will discuss some ideas to consider and the hope the Jesus offers.

Parents face many challenges. One is discovering how to protect their kids from the dangers of this world. As Christians, who happen to be parents, we have to address how to raise our kids in a Secular world. This episode serves as a way to start that conversation.

It is so easy for anyone to fall into the trap of comparison. The hard part is that it robs us of our joy. In this busy life that surrounds our families, comparison is the last thing we need. Check out this episode.

Every child is different. Every family is different. But one thing that is consistent is the changes and phases they go through. Based off our Orange Curriculum, we discuss the importance of recognizing that "It's just a phase!"

When you start a family, so often we can feel like we are alone. But we were meant to do life in COMMUNITY. In this episode, we discuss the importance of who we surround our family with.

In those moments when you feel like things are not okay, you're not alone. It's okay to not be okay. But we can't stay that way. This episode gives us some helpful tips to move forward!