This Week According to the . . . This weekend, we continue the powerful chapter of Romans 8. In verses 5-17, the apostle Paul emphasizes the dichotomy between the sinful nature and the Spirit. Which controls you? How? Why? Join us Thursday night at 7 or Sunday morning at 8 or 10:30. Worship Resources and opportunities for you ...

This Week Lipstick on a pig Have you heard the expression, "It's like putting lipstick on a pig”? It means the solution to the problem might look good, but it doesn't address the real issue. It's really no solution at all. Some people have the mistaken notion that being a Christian means doing the right things. The old ...

This Week Pessimism—Optimism Are you a "glass half full" or a "glass half empty" kind of person? Most of us are a little of both. If you find yourself in a pickup basketball game with Caitlin Clark, you might be pessimistic about the outcome. But if you plan a night out at your favorite restaurant, you might be ...

This Week Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde In Robert Louis Stevenson's famous novel by that name, the good Dr. Jekyll fights against an evil man who arises from within him, Mr. Hyde. The apostle Paul speaks for all of us when he writes, "that's our battle." But our battle is real. Although Dr. Jekyll lost his battle, Christ's ...

This Week Still Risen Romans 6 tells us about our response to Jesus' resurrection. It is freedom! But what do we do with our freedom from sin? Freedom from righteousness, that is, living in sin, only leads to death. But now, having been raised with Christ, we are free to be slaves to righteousness, and the result is ...

This Week For you This week began with people shouting, "Hosanna." It will end with demands: "Crucify him." But Sunday will begin with the Good News: "He is risen!" Jesus' death and resurrection is all for you, for your peace. In the cross and empty grave we find life, freedom from sin, and peace with God. Gather with ...