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Why did God let it happen?
By Nathan Anenson I’ve seen heartbreaking tragedies in the lives of those around me: a difficult divorce, the loss of a job, the death of a child. When I broaden my view, I see war, disease, violence, and countless other accounts of human suffering. There’s a...
Why have Christians let me down?
by Nathan Anenson Have you ever had a classmate who posts Bible verses on social media, but does stuff that doesn’t align with the Bible? Have you had a Christian boss who pushed his faith but treated his workers horribly? Have you had a church leader you admired,...
Why and how to read the Bible
By Nathan Anenson How many Bibles do you own? The number may surprise you. According to Lifeway Research, 85% of U.S. households own a Bible, and the average household owns 4.3 Bibles. The Bible is the world’s bestseller—44 million copies of the Bible sell every...
Anxiety isn’t a sin; it’s a signal.
By Nathan Anenson In 2019, two out of three Americans said they were anxious or extremely anxious. And that was before the world got crazy! If you struggle with anxiety, you are not alone. However, some Christians will tell you that you shouldn’t feel anxious. ...
Does God care about Mental Health?
By Nathan Anenson Have you been there? On the outside, you're showing up, you're smiling, and you're trying your best. But on the inside, you're battling depression, anxiety, or you just feel stressed. There's just too much and you can't handle it all. If you...
The Gift
By Nathan Anenson There’s Black Friday, Cyber Monday, and the holiday shopping spree is upon us. We shop and we shop to find that perfect gift for our family and friends. But what if what your loved ones need most this Christmas, is not that new gaming system,...
God at Work Upstream
by Pastor Nathan Anenson Have you ever asked, “Where’s God?” The question sneaks up on us when life throws us a curveball, or we get hit with tremendous pain. Our confusion, grief, or anger swells, and we wonder, “Where’s God?” There’s a story in the book of Joshua...
Stressed? Find the Right Lyrics!
by Pastor Nathan Anenson Music matters. It needs to fit the moment. You don’t work out to elevator music. You don’t have a romantic dinner with heavy metal music. It doesn’t work. So when it comes to the challenges, joys, frustrations, and disappointments we...
Easter Worship 2020
Join us for our Easter worship celebration for the BEST EASTER YET! He is Risen indeed, ALLELUIA!
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