Synopsis: We can’t control whether or not we face detours in life—but we can control how we face them. If we want to detour well, we have to seek out wisdom and cling to what matters most.

Synopsis: We see detours as an inconvenience—but what if they were really an invitation? When we start asking God WHAT he wants to do in us rather than WHY he’s doing something to us, we’ll start to see that character can be built through the unexpected changes of direction.

Synopsis: Scripture tells us we should pray unceasingly. We should pray humbly and gratefully. We should pray confidently and expectantly and hopefully. But maybe our New Year’s resolution should be to pray more dangerously.

Synopsis: We will use this Sunday to talk about our identity. What do we really think about ourselves and what does God think of us? In the Book of Romans, Paul makes it pretty clear of how much God thinks of us. He says “While we were yet sinners Christ died for us.” Before we ever made a move toward God, God moved toward us. He loves us that much. It is with that thought in mind we will come to the Lord’s Table to celebrate the broken body and shed blood of Christ. Symbols that rep-resent God first steps toward us long before we took our first steps towards Him.

Synopsis: Many times, when people ask for anointing, we think (and sometimes say) “Whoa, they must have something seriously wrong.” Or, “they must be going to have some serious surgery up coming.” But if we look at the text, it becomes pretty clear God intents for us to use anointing for far more then just serious sickness and surgery. Join us as we look at various opportunities we might consider the act of anointing – for new opportunities, to celebrate some aspect of our lives, to say “God I want to put my whole being mind, body and spirit in your hands.” Hopefully we will walk away with a greater appreciation for this lesser used treasure.

Synopsis: We all want to get the future right, and we all want to arrive safely at our intended destination. Follow these rules and you will get there on time and on purpose.