God's people doubt His goodness and are skeptical of His kindness. They are relationally fractured, apathetic, and have turned their backs on Him. His message to them through the prophet Malachi is "Return to me, for I have loved you".   

This week Pastor Mike continues Paul’s letter to the Thessalonian church and Paul’s heart for the people there. 

The Apostle Paul was writing to a very young church, made up mostly of brand new Gentile believers. Not only was he looking to encourage them in their new belief and faith journey, but he was also encouraged by the reports he was hearing about them. This is a wonderful couple of letters pregnant with hope and encouragement. 

When we surround ourselves with only those who think like us, we can find ourselves stuck in an echo chamber.  It is important to look outside of our inner circle and consider understanding those who think differently.  Listen today to this message based on the book of Acts, and for a way to move forward in the Jesus way.

We are going to continue for one more week in this Easter story as I think this “Road to Emmau’s” journey has some lessons for us to learn. The crisis moment of loss and confusion can really mess with our thoughts and our ability to process all that has happened. In Luke’s Gospel and chapter 24, these two people have packed their stuff up and have headed out of town. On the road back to Emmaus, full of confusion and grief, they have an encounter that will transform them forever. I look forward to seeing you on Sunday.

Easter Sunday, we will gather again to celebrate the fact of an empty tomb. This is one of those things that causes so many to question the truth of the Bible. After all, people don’t rise from the dead, right? Well, Easter morning we will look at why Christians believe Jesus did, and how that changes everything.