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Good people leave an inheritance for their grandchildren, but there is nothing more desirable than a good name. What does it mean to leave our children’s children a good name? Legacy is what we leave behind. We will all leave something, make it something or true value. Let’s live everyday considering those who are coming behind us and make sure that whatever time we have we are setting the stage for what comes next, both for our lives and the lives of those around us.
We are all called to make a difference and to leave a legacy - which is when our life has an impact that lives on after we are gone. This week’s message is focused on the five Legacy Lanes (The Well, E3 Leaders, Local Missions, National Missions, International Missions) we have that help us leave a Godly Legacy. We can leave a legacy through our giving and through our serving, but the most important thing we can give is the hope we have in Christ. We can either give through obligation - because we think we have to, or delight - because we find joy in making a difference through our giving. We need a “get to” rather than a “got to” mentality when it comes to giving, and to remind ourselves of the good reasons why we give. As we give in this season, we remember there is more to this life than this life.
We are all called to make a difference and to leave a legacy - which is when our life has an impact that lives on after we are gone. Everyone can give and live extravagantly. It’s not about the dollar amount, it’s about the way you sacrifice in order to make a difference.
We all have difficult people in our lives. We all know people who just know how to push our buttons and get us to respond in ways that makes us feel ashamed. God calls us to be a blessing to everyone, but how do we bless people who drive us crazy? This week we will figure out how we are to Deal with Difficult People.
Time and Money! There just never seems to be enough of either. What that means is that we end up wasting both trying to find peace. But that isn’t God’s design. The difference in the truth we hold and the truth we live become the pain we experience. But in the midst of this, God is calling us to rest, replenish, and refocus. To the degree we can do it, we will know peace.
“Why am I here?” - That is one of the most important questions we can ask in life. Christianity claims to have the answer, not just in general terms, but specific to each person's life. So how can we know God’s will and plan for our lives? We have a number of tools that God has given us. This week we will really dial into them so we can sense peace and certainty for our lives today and for the future.
After discussing the importance of belief in miracles for the first three weeks of the series, Miracles?, we have grown to understand that there can be there can be no faith, no Christian hope, no Christianity apart from a robust belief in a personal, supernatural, interventionist God at its center. But even with that belief, sometimes we find ourselves in the midst of waiting for that miracle we want. What does it look like to see a miracle come after waiting? What does it look like to discover a miracle in the waiting? When we are waiting and hoping for that miracle, how do we wait well?
Miracles of the “New Creation” are the truly tough ones for us to consider. Because they require us to believe in things that would never and could never happen on their own. They force natural processes to be suspended, turned back, or broken. They violate not only our natural laws, but our instinctive logic of a thing. Yet, without them all our hope for the future and hope we have in Christ is lost. No matter how hard we try, we can’t parse them out and lay hold of the Promises of God. Once again we are forced to embrace the supernatural - or forfeit faith.
What is a miracle anyway? What is happening to the created order when miracles are taking place? Are they “violations” as some have called them? What if they were a thing with Jesus, but only with Him? What difference does it make for my life and is there an effect from my incredulousness or unbelief?
In our postmodern world, miracles and the supernatural are, at times, treated with the same level of thoughtful reflection as vampires and zombies. They may be popular, but anyone who takes them “too seriously” is treated as a pariah. So how should we treat and think about the miracles of the Bible? Are they just illustrative stories - hyperboles or metaphors? Does it matter? Do we have to believe in miracles to believe in Jesus? This month we will be looking at these questions and see if there is any proof for the existence of the supernatural.
Even in midst of this world’s disappointments, life is great when you know where you are going and why! It’s even better when you know nothing will keep you from getting there! This is the promise of the values we hold. Once we have embraced the first four core values, the last will become a byproduct of the others working in our lives.
Have you noticed the longer someone spends time with someone else the more of their mannerism, colloquialisms, and even their attitudes they begin to “pick-up”. This can happen “accidentally” but it doesn’t have to. We can impart the attitude and outlook we want the next generation to have with how and who we are with them.
I raised my family playing baseball and softball. In both the first step for fielding any ball hit into the air is always back. I must have said, “Your first step is always back” a million times. That is true in baseball and softball, but in life, all of life, our first step is supposed to be towards God. When we want to celebrate, when we are scared, when we are confused, always take that first step towards God first. Towards God and then towards others, to help, for help, or just so no one has to be alone. This is the heart of our first two core values.
"Faith is caught not taught." "Be a loud life, not a loud mouth." "They won’t care what you say, just what you do."
There is a measure of truth in each and everyone of these sayings. They are a reaction to the opposite extreme, when people say one thing and then either never do it, or worse, go out and do the exact opposite. But the truth is the things that we believe and value need to be named, defined, and articulated in clear and certain ways repeatedly if we have any hope of transmitting them to the next generation. But this can’t happen in isolation. It has to happen in the larger context of the rest of our lives in order to make it applicable to the rest of our lives.
Recovery means healing — it’s what you do for yourself. But resurrection is different. Resurrection means you have nothing left — that you’re dead and buried, and you need someone else to dig you out. Through the power of His own resurrection, Jesus is able to bring life back to the places where death has taken hold of us — but only if we let Him. Join us this weekend for a special message from author and speaker Blaine Bartel as he shares his own story of life from death and invites us to experience the resurrection life of Jesus, as well.
We are in week three of our series Change the World. Two weeks ago, Bri talked to us about changing the world by being a good neighbor in our communities. Last week, Tony talked to us about how being a world changer starts in the home with your family. This morning we'll be focusing on how you can change the world by serving the Church.
As followers of Jesus, we are all not only called, but commanded, to go make disciples. We are called to be "World Changers", but where should we start? The best place for us to show and share the love of Jesus starts right where we are ... It starts at home.
We know the commandment, "love your neighbor as yourself". It’s easy to wonder though - who is my neighbor? Jesus tells his disciples that it’s not just about knowing who your neighbor is, but rather BEING a neighbor. When we start acting like a neighbor to everyone we come in contact with, we start to see the atmosphere around us change.
One of the most specific examples we have of what our faith should look like is a little child. We are meant to behave as children of God. Why can we see God as our Father and how should we live our lives because of that truth?
The current economic climate may be good, but it is anything but stable! Economic uncertainty has been the hallmark of the last couple years. How should the church and it’s people be thinking about money and wealth in our current cultural climate? God tells us through Paul that we should not think about financial stability like the rest of the world. For us, money is nothing more than a tool. Not a tool to build our kingdom here on earth, but a tool to build His kingdom for eternity. Once we exercise ourselves from our cultural thinking about money, it is amazing how much peace we can walk in, even in uncertainty.
Orphans, widows and strangers are three groups of people the bible insists we should care for. For many, foreigners or immigrants meet the Biblical standard for “stranger”. So for us, as followers of Jesus, the question has to be, “how are we to care for them?” And how should we engage the cultural discussion going on about immigrants and immigration?
Red or Blue; Republican or Democrat or Socialist or Libertarian; Black Lives Matter, White Lives Matter, All Lives Matter; Me Too Movement; Coastals and Middles; even Yankees and Southerners - it is US and THEM.
The way the world identifies is to distinguish, to find those things that make us different and distinct and use them as markers. This has always created divisions, segregation, and distrust. But it isn’t supposed to be like that for us. We who have taken on Christ gave up everything else. How can we lead and love a world divided towards oneness? Only through Jesus. He is the only Tie that can bind up this broken world.
There are countless mothers out there that exasperate themselves at times to tend to their family’s needs, desires, and safety. They sacrifice themselves at a ridiculous level just to see their children smile, hear them laugh and sing, and give them a chance to feel the same joy and happiness that they bring her.
She is to be honored.
This is what we see in the life and even in the dying nature of Christ. The man who was God – loving, honoring and tending to his mother, even in his hour of greatest need. This year, let’s commit ourselves again to the love and care for the one who love and care for us so well.
It’s all gone! Over the last couple years this is a scene that has played itself out over and over again on the national and international news. Riots, floods, landslides, fires even tsunamis have been to blame, but those aren’t the only kinds of disasters we face. Divorce, job loss, financial setback are just some of the obstacles we will all face in our lives that make us feel like nothing will ever be the same. Maybe they won’t, ever be the same. That doesn’t mean that God isn’t still going to fulfill everything He intended. So how are we supposed to be when we have to Start Over?
There is NO HOPE in sight! Have you ever been there? It is said, that when our hope is continuously put off, it actually makes our heart’s sick. I believe that, I have experienced it. Have you? Chances are you have. You may even be there now, or perhaps you have a friend who is. What can you do? How can you speak to a friend or loved one who may be there. How are we supposed to be towards God, when all hope seems lost?
Life can be overwhelming! Anyone who says otherwise just hasn’t experienced it YET! But they will. And when life feels out of control we make some assumptions about God. Either he has no ability to help, or he has no interest in helping me. I am convinced neither are true. What’s worse, entertaining these ideas, destroys any hope we have of a meaningful relationship with our creator. So how should we think when all of life feels, Underwater?
Life can be overwhelming! Anyone who says otherwise just hasn’t experienced it YET! But they will. And when life feels out of control we make some assumptions about God. Either he has no ability to help, or he has no interest in helping me. I am convinced neither are true. What’s worse, entertaining these ideas, destroys any hope we have of a meaningful relationship with our creator. So how should we think when all of life feels, Underwater?
A Fresh Start, that’s why Jesus came, took on humanity, lived perfectly, died on the Cross and was raised back to life. Was so that you and I could have a Fresh Start. There is a difference between a Fresh Start and a “Do-Over”. A Do-Over, leaves me locked in a moment. One moment that I try over and over to finally get right. A fresh start means that everything that happened before now, doesn’t matter anymore. That the millions of things that led up to this moment, this set of circumstances, this unsolvable riddle, no longer have any sway or pull on me.
Triumph or Defeat - Fresh Starts always come with new challenges (Holy week begins with triumphal entry and ends with Crucifixion).
God didn’t bless Solomon to make him wealthy, or famous, or powerful! He blessed him because he trusted what he would do with his wealth, influence, and wisdom. The more we demonstrate a right heart towards God and others, the more the Lord will trust us with His kingdom.
What we consume - we lose. What we give away - GROWS.
This is is a fundamental principle in God’s Kingdom.
Nehemiah allowed each man to work on the areas of the walls of Jerusalem that were most precious to him. This included the part attached to or the part adjacent to their homes. This unique ownership not only gave purpose to the work, but urgency. If each one of us will do everything we can in our part of the community and Kingdom, the work of the Lord would be done in record time - just like it was in the days of Nehemiah. Let’s start with prayer and then be willing to work to build and protect everything God has given to us.
Joshua and the Israelites have just scored their great military victory of all time. And it has sent shock waves reverberating throughout the Promised Land. But immediately on the heels of this great victory they suffer a humiliating defeat and at the hands of a much smaller adversary. One step forward - two steps back. Do you ever feel that way? Sometimes it is through circumstance completely out of our control, but other times it is our fault. Sin and disobedience will stuff us - and God’s blessing - dead in our tracks. This week, let’s take time to examine our hearts and make sure that we are rightly and fully aligned with God so we can experience His victories in our life uninterrupted.
Abraham left everything he knew and everyone he knew in search of God. God’s promise to him was, "I will lead you and bless you." In the NT He says, "I will never leave you or forsake you." We don’t have to understand everything in life or in God’s kingdom. God wants us to be willing to take leaps of faith in the fulfillment of our lives with him. When someone is willing to do that in the Bible, every time their lives were forever marked and changed and God used them to mark and change their generations for Him.
David said, “this temple is not for mere mortals–it is for the LORD God himself.” The idea of doing something for God meant more to King David than anything else, and he was willing to give not only his life and service, but everything he owned to that end. David is called a man after God’s own heart. What would happen if we really gave ourselves, our careers, our resources, everything fully over to God?
This year for Super Bowl Sunday we invited Don Beebe to come and share with us his experience in the NFL and how it strengthened his faith in Jesus Christ.
"Real. Different. Church." Has been our clarion call nearly since the inception of The Well. Our hope first and foremost was to have a Real, life giving, life changing relationship with Jesus Christ. Not as a function of religion, but out of a Real relationship. To be Different. It is easy to say you love people and value community, every church says that. It’s requires something Different to do all the hard work of it. The Church is called to be Christ in the world, not to invite the world to church. We live to make a difference in the lives of those around us through authentic relationships with Jesus and each other. We love people into deeper levels of relationship with Jesus Christ.
"Real. Different. Church." Has been our clarion call nearly since the inception of The Well. Our hope first and foremost was to have a Real, life giving, life changing relationship with Jesus Christ. Not as a function of religion, but out of a Real relationship. To be Different. It is easy to say you love people and value community, every church says that. It’s requires something Different to do all the hard work of it. The Church is called to be Christ in the world, not to invite the world to church. We live to make a difference in the lives of those around us through authentic relationships with Jesus and each other. We love people into deeper levels of relationship with Jesus Christ.
"Real. Different. Church." Has been our clarion call nearly since the inception of The Well. Our hope first and foremost was to have a Real, life giving, life changing relationship with Jesus Christ. Not as a function of religion, but out of a Real relationship. To be Different. It is easy to say you love people and value community, every church says that. It’s requires something Different to do all the hard work of it. The Church is called to be Christ in the world, not to invite the world to church. We live to make a difference in the lives of those around us through authentic relationships with Jesus and each other. We love people into deeper levels of relationship with Jesus Christ.
"Real. Different. Church." Has been our clarion call nearly since the inception of The Well. Our hope first and foremost was to have a Real, life giving, life changing relationship with Jesus Christ. Not as a function of religion, but out of a Real relationship. To be Different. It is easy to say you love people and value community, every church says that. It’s requires something Different to do all the hard work of it. The Church is called to be Christ in the world, not to invite the world to church. We live to make a difference in the lives of those around us through authentic relationships with Jesus and each other. We love people into deeper levels of relationship with Jesus Christ.
Every year at Christmas kids are warned with stern tones, “You better watch out! You better not cry! Santa is coming to town!” The not-so-subtle implication is that if you are bad, you will get NO PRESENTS. As children, some of us test the limits of this lyric, only to find that Santa's benevolence seemed to have no bounds. This makes sense being that he is fashioned after the character of Christ, whose birth we celebrate on Christmas. What a beautiful picture then for us to celebrate - a Savior who comes to us regardless of our behavior or worth and pours out his love lavishly. And His Love Never Fails.
The holidays are a natural time of hope and joy for many, but for others they are times of deep pain and remorse. Cultural wisdom says mitigate your enthusiasm, manage your expectations, and don’t get your hopes up. Jesus seemed to teach the opposite. That doesn’t mean you won’t be let down or disappointed, but rather the greatest weapon we have against living in a state of pain is a state of Hope. So this holiday season, let’s Get our hopes up and then live at the place of our highest hope.
Paul said, “Our hearts ache, but we always have joy. We are poor, but we give spiritual riches to others. We own nothing, and yet we have everything.” Even in the midst of their pain and suffering they were looking to make a difference in the lives of others, through Jesus Christ. In fact, Paul saw his suffering as a gift, first to Jesus and then to those he was suffering for and with. This year we are taking the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of others through sacrificially giving of our lives, our faith and our finances.
Stories are the universal language. Stories captivate our hearts and even bring clarity to our hopes and aspirations. Every year we like to look at our cultural stories, our modern day parables (movies) to find those redemptive streams that work their way into our collective hope. This year we will be looking at stories that remind us to not give up on people, be careful about snap judgments, and never try to do this life on our own.
Stories are the universal language. Stories captivate our hearts and even bring clarity to our hopes and aspirations. Every year we like to look at our cultural stories, our modern day parables (movies) to find those redemptive streams that work their way into our collective hope. This year we will be looking at stories that remind us to not give up on people, be careful about snap judgments, and never try to do this life on our own.
Stories are the universal language. Stories captivate our hearts and even bring clarity to our hopes and aspirations. Every year we like to look at our cultural stories, our modern day parables (movies) to find those redemptive streams that work their way into our collective hope. This year we will be looking at stories that remind us to not give up on people, be careful about snap judgments, and never try to do this life on our own.
Stories are the universal language. Stories captivate our hearts and even bring clarity to our hopes and aspirations. Every year we like to look at our cultural stories, our modern day parables (movies) to find those redemptive streams that work their way into our collective hope. This year we will be looking at stories that remind us to not give up on people, be careful about snap judgments, and never try to do this life on our own.
Solomon said the God set Eternity in the human heart. Meaning all of us know somewhere deep in our soul that life is more than the sum of the minutes we live. But too often life has the feel of diminishing returns. In other words, instead of feeling like more than the sum of it’s parts, it feels like less. It doesn’t have to be that way. We can live our lives in such a way where our lives outlive us. That’s the power of Legacy!
Solomon said the God set Eternity in the human heart. Meaning all of us know somewhere deep in our soul that life is more than the sum of the minutes we live. But too often life has the feel of diminishing returns. In other words, instead of feeling like more than the sum of it’s parts, it feels like less. It doesn’t have to be that way. We can live our lives in such a way where our lives outlive us. That’s the power of Legacy!
Solomon said the God set Eternity in the human heart. Meaning all of us know somewhere deep in our soul that life is more than the sum of the minutes we live. But too often life has the feel of diminishing returns. In other words, instead of feeling like more than the sum of it’s parts, it feels like less. It doesn’t have to be that way. We can live our lives in such a way where our lives outlive us. That’s the power of Legacy!
Solomon said the God set Eternity in the human heart. Meaning all of us know somewhere deep in our soul that life is more than the sum of the minutes we live. But too often life has the feel of diminishing returns. In other words, instead of feeling like more than the sum of it’s parts, it feels like less. It doesn’t have to be that way. We can live our lives in such a way where our lives outlive us. That’s the power of Legacy!
Near Earth’s equator, there is a zone where the prevailing trade winds of the northern and southern hemispheres converge, creating a phenomenon in which there is no wind — the doldrums. In the days of great mariners, if ships accidentally wandered into this zone, they may never leave — and the result was eventual death. Today, men and women still wander into areas of listlessness, and the results can be devastating. So this month, we’ll discover how to live in dead air, until we sense the Fresh Air of God blowing refreshment back into all the areas of our lives. Here at The Well, we say, “In everything, give thanks,” and this week we’ll learn how to do that — to change our own perspectives to align our lives and thinking so they match the rhythms of God, and start to experience life from a divine perspective.
Near Earth’s equator, there is a zone where the prevailing trade winds of the northern and southern hemispheres converge, creating a phenomenon in which there is no wind — the doldrums. In the days of great mariners, if ships accidentally wandered into this zone, they may never leave — and the result was eventual death. Today, men and women still wander into areas of listlessness, and the results can be devastating. So this month, we’ll discover how to live in dead air, until we sense the Fresh Air of God blowing refreshment back into all the areas of our lives. Here at The Well, we say, “In everything, give thanks,” and this week we’ll learn how to do that — to change our own perspectives to align our lives and thinking so they match the rhythms of God, and start to experience life from a divine perspective.
Near Earth’s equator, there is a zone where the prevailing trade winds of the northern and southern hemispheres converge, creating a phenomenon in which there is no wind — the doldrums. In the days of great mariners, if ships accidentally wandered into this zone, they may never leave — and the result was eventual death. Today, men and women still wander into areas of listlessness, and the results can be devastating. So this month, we’ll discover how to live in dead air, until we sense the Fresh Air of God blowing refreshment back into all the areas of our lives. Here at The Well, we say, “In everything, give thanks,” and this week we’ll learn how to do that — to change our own perspectives to align our lives and thinking so they match the rhythms of God, and start to experience life from a divine perspective.
Near Earth’s equator, there is a zone where the prevailing trade winds of the northern and southern hemispheres converge, creating a phenomenon in which there is no wind — the doldrums. In the days of great mariners, if ships accidentally wandered into this zone, they may never leave — and the result was eventual death. Today, men and women still wander into areas of listlessness, and the results can be devastating. So this month, we’ll discover how to live in dead air, until we sense the Fresh Air of God blowing refreshment back into all the areas of our lives. Here at The Well, we say, “In everything, give thanks,” and this week we’ll learn how to do that — to change our own perspectives to align our lives and thinking so they match the rhythms of God, and start to experience life from a divine perspective.
Near Earth’s equator, there is a zone where the prevailing trade winds of the northern and southern hemispheres converge, creating a phenomenon in which there is no wind — the doldrums. In the days of great mariners, if ships accidentally wandered into this zone, they may never leave — and the result was eventual death. Today, men and women still wander into areas of listlessness, and the results can be devastating. So this month, we’ll discover how to live in dead air, until we sense the Fresh Air of God blowing refreshment back into all the areas of our lives. Here at The Well, we say, “In everything, give thanks,” and this week we’ll learn how to do that — to change our own perspectives to align our lives and thinking so they match the rhythms of God, and start to experience life from a divine perspective.
Near Earth’s equator, there is a zone where the prevailing trade winds of the northern and southern hemispheres converge, creating a phenomenon in which there is no wind — the doldrums. In the days of great mariners, if ships accidentally wandered into this zone, they may never leave — and the result was eventual death. Today, men and women still wander into areas of listlessness, and the results can be devastating. So this month, we’ll discover how to live in dead air, until we sense the Fresh Air of God blowing refreshment back into all the areas of our lives. Here at The Well, we say, “In everything, give thanks,” and this week we’ll learn how to do that — to change our own perspectives to align our lives and thinking so they match the rhythms of God, and start to experience life from a divine perspective.
In Zephaniah 3:17 (NLT), the prophet said the Lord “will take delight in you with gladness” and “will rejoice over you with joyful songs.” Imagine the Lord singing and dancing about you! And if God can laugh, dance and sing with joy because of you and all the great plans He has for you, then so can you. No matter where you may temporarily find yourself, you are moving toward something amazing. The Well’s fifth core value is, “Have fun!” and we will do just that.
We have to have something that is bigger than ourselves that we are living for. If not, life itself grinds down and in until we are left with nothing but the sum total of our own selfishness, brokenness, and bitterness.
We have to have something that is bigger than ourselves that we are living for. If not, life itself grinds down and in until we are left with nothing but the sum total of our own selfishness, brokenness, and bitterness.
We have to have something that is bigger than ourselves that we are living for. If not, life itself grinds down and in until we are left with nothing but the sum total of our own selfishness, brokenness, and bitterness.
We have to have something that is bigger than ourselves that we are living for. If not, life itself grinds down and in until we are left with nothing but the sum total of our own selfishness, brokenness, and bitterness.
Have you ever wondered how The Well’s staff got started in Christian service and how they ended up here? Join us this weekend as we kick off this new series. All month, we will be hearing testimonies from different staff members as to why they chose to live out their lives in ministry at The Well. Don’t miss it!
Have you ever wondered how The Well’s staff got started in Christian service and how they ended up here? Join us this weekend as we kick off this new series. All month, we will be hearing testimonies from different staff members as to why they chose to live out their lives in ministry at The Well. Don’t miss it!
Have you ever wondered how The Well’s staff got started in Christian service and how they ended up here? Join us this weekend as we kick off this new series. All month, we will be hearing testimonies from different staff members as to why they chose to live out their lives in ministry at The Well. Don’t miss it!
Jesus was a storyteller. The stories, or parables, that He told were to teach and illustrate something about God, His character, and His kingdom. Throughout June, we’ll take an in-depth look at a few of them.
Jesus was a storyteller. The stories, or parables, that He told were to teach and illustrate something about God, His character, and His kingdom. Throughout June, we’ll take an in-depth look at a few of them.
Jen Baker’s passionate and refreshing take on life explodes the everyday with insight, inspiration, and tools to help people move forward. Her preaching creates space for people to have a life-changing encounter with God and His Word, releasing them into greater freedom.
Jesus was a storyteller. The stories, or parables, that He told were to teach and illustrate something about God, His character, and His kingdom. Throughout June, we’ll take an in-depth look at a few of them.
Faith is difficult. It's tough, frustrating, and seemingly contradictory, and while the Bible has all the answers, finding them is another story — a vast, complicated, intimidating story. Thankfully, we don't have to figure it all out on our own. Not only do we have leaders in church to guide us, but we have each other. When we join together in community, we learn from others who are further along in their faith journey. As we worship and learn together, we allow others to speak into our lives. So this month, join the conversation as we discuss some of the greatest, simplest, and most ridiculous questions — directly from Wellers.
Faith is difficult. It's tough, frustrating, and seemingly contradictory, and while the Bible has all the answers, finding them is another story — a vast, complicated, intimidating story. Thankfully, we don't have to figure it all out on our own. Not only do we have leaders in church to guide us, but we have each other. When we join together in community, we learn from others who are further along in their faith journey. As we worship and learn together, we allow others to speak into our lives. So this month, join the conversation as we discuss some of the greatest, simplest, and most ridiculous questions — directly from Wellers.
Faith is difficult. It's tough, frustrating, and seemingly contradictory, and while the Bible has all the answers, finding them is another story — a vast, complicated, intimidating story. Thankfully, we don't have to figure it all out on our own. Not only do we have leaders in church to guide us, but we have each other. When we join together in community, we learn from others who are further along in their faith journey. As we worship and learn together, we allow others to speak into our lives. So this month, join the conversation as we discuss some of the greatest, simplest, and most ridiculous questions — directly from Wellers.
Faith is difficult. It's tough, frustrating, and seemingly contradictory, and while the Bible has all the answers, finding them is another story — a vast, complicated, intimidating story. Thankfully, we don't have to figure it all out on our own. Not only do we have leaders in church to guide us, but we have each other. When we join together in community, we learn from others who are further along in their faith journey. As we worship and learn together, we allow others to speak into our lives. So this month, join the conversation as we discuss some of the greatest, simplest, and most ridiculous questions — directly from Wellers.
Baptism is more than a symbol. Worship, evangelism, social justice, and even suffering have value and meaning in that they reflect the life and nature of God that is being formed in us. And baptism is an outward demonstration of that inward reality. We are not our own, and our lives are not our own. In baptism, we willingly lay them down and come up from the water dead to ourselves, alive in Jesus.
The promise of the Holy Spirit was a promise of something better, and yet Jesus’ followers mourned, because they didn’t understand. How often does God try to do something wonderful in our lives, but we resist and mourn, because it isn’t what we wanted or asked for? The Holy Spirit was given so that we would never lose our intimate connection with God in the midst of our confusing and broken world. So stop and breathe — let’s wait to sense God’s Holy Spirit speaking to our hearts and leading us toward Him.
Even after the resurrection of Jesus, the disciples kept asking him, “Lord, has the time come for you to free Israel and restore our kingdom?” (Acts 1:6b, NLT) They were still expecting something that simply wasn’t going to happen. Why are our expectations so often in stark contrast to our experiences within the Kingdom of God? Jesus has given some pretty clear promises through his life and word — so why are they so hard for us to figure out and apply to our lives? Perhaps a fresh look at the trial, torture, execution and resurrection of Jesus will help us cast a new vision of what life can be, should be, and what we can expect.
It’s amazing the difference a week can make. One week for Jesus started with a proclamation, “Hail the King of Israel!” It ended with, “Crucify him! Crucify him!” How quickly people’s attitudes shift with circumstances and situations. If Jesus had said something — anything — would they have listened? Would we?
The life, death and resurrection of Jesus was the fulfillment of all that God had planned, promised and foreshadowed. This news — these stories of a savior — can bring us life-altering, life-forming lessons and insight. Too often, though, they only evoke memories of Sunday school, coloring pages and Christian cartoons. As we approach Easter, let’s slow down and look more closely at the classic stories of Jesus, and how they can impact the course for our lives and give us confidence to face our circumstances and future with hope.
This life is marked with hardship and difficulties, even in our faith. Jesus said, “Here on earth you will have many trials and sorrows. But take heart, because I have overcome the world.” (John 16:33 NLT) And it isn’t just that we don’t have to go through things alone, or that God will engage us and what we are dealing with. He has promised that in the end, we win. If we will set our hearts toward Him and our intent to do His well, Isaiah promises, we won’t be rejected and we won’t be put to shame (see Isaiah 50:7).
In the Bible, God made all kinds of agreements with all kinds of people. But how does that work exactly, and what did Jesus say about it? The Apostle Paul asked if we should use the grace of God as a justification for our sin (see Rom. 6:1). Jesus didn’t come to undo anything that had already been set in motion; instead, He came to fulfill it for us, in us and through us. He is the covenant keeper, and that’s why we can trust the promises He gives. He will NEVER change the rules midstream.
In the earliest stories of God, we seem Him being close and personal with people. He walked in the Garden with the first man and woman. He called Abraham, Isaac and Jacob into a deep personal relationship. He invited the nation of Israel to be His people, and promised to be their God. No matter what went right or wrong, He was there — helping, teaching, engaging. He and His love seemed so relentless, personal and close. How should that affect our lives, our hopes, our faith? God is still present, and not just in a large, impersonal way. In every moment, in our pain and joy, He is here.
While we know men will always let us down, God is different. Numbers 23:19 (NLT) tells us, “God is not a man.” When God spoke to Job from a whirlwind, He asked him, “Where were you when I laid the foundations of the earth? What supports its foundations, and who laid its cornerstone as the morning stars sang together…?” (See Job 38-39.) It’s no wonder Job replied, “I am nothing — how could I ever find the answers? I will cover my mouth with my hand.” (Job 40:4 NLT) To say that God is holy is not to say simply He is morally pure. It means He is separate, other, distinct, removed. We are man, but He is God, and God is Holy.
“One is the loneliest number.” It isn’t just a line from an old song; it has become the cry of millions of people who have been widowed, abandoned, divorced, or just not picked. Living alone can be hard, but it can also be rewarding and fulfilling. The Apostle Paul, who wrote a sizable portion of the Bible’s New Testament, actually talked as though being single is preferable. Let’s see what wisdom the Scriptures have for us on the topic, so we can better live our lives for as long as God may us here.
Parent and kid relationship are tough. (If you don’t agree, just ask your parents or your kids.) So how do we honor our father and mother, as the Bible repeatedly instructs us? And how do we not provoke our kids (see Ephesians 6:4), when we ourselves often feel dishonored and provoked? The truth is family is a gift, a blessing, a grace. How can we all experience the blessing God has waiting for us in the midst of our families?
Human relationships can be difficult, and family relationships are no exception. Even Jesus felt the tension we’re all familiar with. Consider this conversation, recorded in John 2:3-4 (NLT): The wine supply ran out during the festivities, so Jesus’ mother told him, “They have no more wine.” “Dear woman, that’s not our problem,” Jesus replied. “My time has not yet come.” How are we supposed to live together in a way that brings honor to God and joy to our hearts? It’s not impossible, and God has given us direction — another part of His road map. Let’s talk about how God invites us to come together and what roles each of us have to play if we are going to thrive.
We are pleased to welcome Ray McElroy, a Chicago guy and former NFL cornerback who played for the Indianapolis Colts, the Chicago Bears and the Detroit Lions. For the past 9 years, Ray has been bringing a life-changing, powerful message of truth to churchgoers, students and corporate employees across the country. Currently, Ray serves as the chaplain for the Chicago Bears.
Spiritual growth and health are not boxes to check off and claim to have finished. Faith is more like a cycle or the seasons, renewed and refreshed regularly in our lives. Even the Apostle Paul, who wrote two-thirds of the New Testament, believed there was room for himself to grow when he said, “I don’t mean to say that I have already achieved these things or that I have already reached perfection.” (Philippians 3:12 NLT) We have a deepening need and desire to know God more, to find freedom, and to discover our purpose and live it out.
Before Jesus started his earthly ministry, He was baptized and spent 40 days fasting and praying. Before He faced His greatest trial on the cross, He prayed all night. Over and over throughout the Bible, we see that Jesus prayed first, then did whatever was needed. We want to pattern our lives to match the patterns of Christ’s — this year, let‘s pray first.
Programming Note: Due to the copyrighted nature of the movie clips, we are not able to publish video during this series.
There are four weeks of Advent that lead up to Christmas, each representing one of the major themes of Christ’s coming: hope, love, joy and peace. This year for Christmas, we will be looking through the lens of our culture — and of movie cameras — to find the mystery of Christmas all around us. Come join us this year for “Christmas at The Movies.”
Programming Note: Due to the copyrighted nature of the movie clips, we are not able to publish video during this series.
There are four weeks of Advent that lead up to Christmas, each representing one of the major themes of Christ’s coming: hope, love, joy and peace. This year for Christmas, we will be looking through the lens of our culture — and of movie cameras — to find the mystery of Christmas all around us. Come join us this year for “Christmas at The Movies.”
Programming Note: Due to the copyrighted nature of the movie clips, we are not able to publish video during this series.
There are four weeks of Advent that lead up to Christmas, each representing one of the major themes of Christ’s coming: hope, love, joy and peace. This year for Christmas, we will be looking through the lens of our culture — and of movie cameras — to find the mystery of Christmas all around us. Come join us this year for “Christmas at The Movies.”
Programming Note: Due to the copyrighted nature of the movie clips, we are not able to publish video during this series.
There are four weeks of Advent that lead up to Christmas, each representing one of the major themes of Christ’s coming: hope, love, joy and peace. This year for Christmas, we will be looking through the lens of our culture — and of movie cameras — to find the mystery of Christmas all around us. Come join us this year for “Christmas at The Movies.”
Through the prophet Jeremiah, God told the Israelites who were living abroad to pray and work for the peace and prosperity of the city/nation where He had sent them into exile, because its welfare would determine their own (see Jeremiah 29:7). That can help us understand the weight of our own civic responsibility today. But if we aren’t careful, we can overemphasize civic responsibility and lose sight of God’s promises and sovereignty.
Through the prophet Jeremiah, God told the Israelites who were living abroad to pray and work for the peace and prosperity of the city/nation where He had sent them into exile, because its welfare would determine their own (see Jeremiah 29:7). That can help us understand the weight of our own civic responsibility today. But if we aren’t careful, we can overemphasize civic responsibility and lose sight of God’s promises and sovereignty.
Through the prophet Jeremiah, God told the Israelites who were living abroad to pray and work for the peace and prosperity of the city/nation where He had sent them into exile, because its welfare would determine their own (see Jeremiah 29:7). That can help us understand the weight of our own civic responsibility today. But if we aren’t careful, we can overemphasize civic responsibility and lose sight of God’s promises and sovereignty.
Through the prophet Jeremiah, God told the Israelites who were living abroad to pray and work for the peace and prosperity of the city/nation where He had sent them into exile, because its welfare would determine their own (see Jeremiah 29:7). That can help us understand the weight of our own civic responsibility today. But if we aren’t careful, we can overemphasize civic responsibility and lose sight of God’s promises and sovereignty.
This week was a special panel where we discussed the racial divide in our culture.
If within every believer beats the heart of God, if at the core of all humanity shines the image of God, then why do we seem to actually experience so little of God’s image or heart. What’s sabotaging our encounters with the divine? In this new series, we are going to discuss how to realign ourselves to experience God, and how others can experience God through us. As we position ourselves for the divine, we will also position ourselves for greatness.
If within every believer beats the heart of God, if at the core of all humanity shines the image of God, then why do we seem to actually experience so little of God’s image or heart. What’s sabotaging our encounters with the divine? In this new series, we are going to discuss how to realign ourselves to experience God, and how others can experience God through us. As we position ourselves for the divine, we will also position ourselves for greatness.
If within every believer beats the heart of God, if at the core of all humanity shines the image of God, then why do we seem to actually experience so little of God’s image or heart. What’s sabotaging our encounters with the divine? In this new series, we are going to discuss how to realign ourselves to experience God, and how others can experience God through us. As we position ourselves for the divine, we will also position ourselves for greatness.
Note for this week: We had technical difficulties with our music recording and were only able to publish the speaking portion for this weekend.
In the book of Romans, Paul said that there wasn’t one righteous man in the earth. He wasn’t saying that no one tries. But the reality is we all blow it at some point. God was too good to leave the situation like that, though, so He exchanged His perfection — Jesus — for our pollution. We were unqualified, but He has become our Qualification.
In the book of Romans, Paul said that there wasn’t one righteous man in the earth. He wasn’t saying that no one tries. But the reality is we all blow it at some point. God was too good to leave the situation like that, though, so He exchanged His perfection — Jesus — for our pollution. We were unqualified, but He has become our Qualification.
In the book of Romans, Paul said that there wasn’t one righteous man in the earth. He wasn’t saying that no one tries. But the reality is we all blow it at some point. God was too good to leave the situation like that, though, so He exchanged His perfection — Jesus — for our pollution. We were unqualified, but He has become our Qualification.
In the book of Romans, Paul said that there wasn’t one righteous man in the earth. He wasn’t saying that no one tries. But the reality is we all blow it at some point. God was too good to leave the situation like that, though, so He exchanged His perfection — Jesus — for our pollution. We were unqualified, but He has become our Qualification.
Wherever we are in our situation, circumstances, stage of life, and maturity drastically impacts how we see things and can determine the way we respond. Our defense against our emotions and fears are our core values and behaviors; that set of unchanging, unwavering, unflinching hopes and convictions that keep our lives on track. This month we will look at the Five Core Values of The Well community and see a couple of ways to put them into practice to keep us on mission.
Wherever we are in our situation, circumstances, stage of life, and maturity drastically impacts how we see things and can determine the way we respond. Our defense against our emotions and fears are our core values and behaviors; that set of unchanging, unwavering, unflinching hopes and convictions that keep our lives on track. This month we will look at the Five Core Values of The Well community and see a couple of ways to put them into practice to keep us on mission.
Wherever we are in our situation, circumstances, stage of life, and maturity drastically impacts how we see things and can determine the way we respond. Our defense against our emotions and fears are our core values and behaviors; that set of unchanging, unwavering, unflinching hopes and convictions that keep our lives on track. This month we will look at the Five Core Values of The Well community and see a couple of ways to put them into practice to keep us on mission.
Wherever we are in our situation, circumstances, stage of life, and maturity drastically impacts how we see things and can determine the way we respond. Our defense against our emotions and fears are our core values and behaviors; that set of unchanging, unwavering, unflinching hopes and convictions that keep our lives on track. This month we will look at the Five Core Values of The Well community and see a couple of ways to put them into practice to keep us on mission.
Wherever we are in our situation, circumstances, stage of life, and maturity drastically impacts how we see things and can determine the way we respond. Our defense against our emotions and fears are our core values and behaviors; that set of unchanging, unwavering, unflinching hopes and convictions that keep our lives on track. This month we will look at the Five Core Values of The Well community and see a couple of ways to put them into practice to keep us on mission.
Worship is always about one thing: being in God’s presence. Worship comes out of the intimacy that we develop from knowing what He has done and who He is. It’s that sweet place of relationship that only you and Jesus can have — where He draws you in close to Him, and where the more you have His presence, the more of it you want. Then we carry His presence with us, and we’re more aware of it in every aspect of our lives.
Worship is always about one thing: being in God’s presence. Worship comes out of the intimacy that we develop from knowing what He has done and who He is. It’s that sweet place of relationship that only you and Jesus can have — where He draws you in close to Him, and where the more you have His presence, the more of it you want. Then we carry His presence with us, and we’re more aware of it in every aspect of our lives.
Worship is always about one thing: being in God’s presence. Worship comes out of the intimacy that we develop from knowing what He has done and who He is. It’s that sweet place of relationship that only you and Jesus can have — where He draws you in close to Him, and where the more you have His presence, the more of it you want. Then we carry His presence with us, and we’re more aware of it in every aspect of our lives.
“The harder I work, the more success I will experience.” We often accept this as truth, but in terms of the Bible, it’s not. Rather than working harder, we need to pray smarter. As we come to see God correctly, it helps us pray from a right posture and with a right heart. It also gives us the confidence to ask for anything in our prayers, realizing there is nothing outside God’s reach or capacity.
“The harder I work, the more success I will experience.” We often accept this as truth, but in terms of the Bible, it’s not. Rather than working harder, we need to pray smarter. As we come to see God correctly, it helps us pray from a right posture and with a right heart. It also gives us the confidence to ask for anything in our prayers, realizing there is nothing outside God’s reach or capacity.
They say it takes a village to raise a child and we believe that fully here at The Well. Join us for Dedication Sunday on May 29th at both services as we join together to support our friends in raising their children to grow in Christian faith and love.
“The harder I work, the more success I will experience.” We often accept this as truth, but in terms of the Bible, it’s not. Rather than working harder, we need to pray smarter. As we come to see God correctly, it helps us pray from a right posture and with a right heart. It also gives us the confidence to ask for anything in our prayers, realizing there is nothing outside God’s reach or capacity.
“The harder I work, the more success I will experience.” We often accept this as truth, but in terms of the Bible, it’s not. Rather than working harder, we need to pray smarter. As we come to see God correctly, it helps us pray from a right posture and with a right heart. It also gives us the confidence to ask for anything in our prayers, realizing there is nothing outside God’s reach or capacity.
“The harder I work, the more success I will experience.” We often accept this as truth, but in terms of the Bible, it’s not. Rather than working harder, we need to pray smarter. As we come to see God correctly, it helps us pray from a right posture and with a right heart. It also gives us the confidence to ask for anything in our prayers, realizing there is nothing outside God’s reach or capacity.
Sometimes the victories that God has promised us seem elusive and out of reach. Although we try and are committed, we just can't seem to break free from the trappings of our past and/or the struggles of our present. We long to experience intimacy with God and the peace that surpasses all understanding. We need a break through, we need to be set free!
Sometimes the victories that God has promised us seem elusive and out of reach. Although we try and are committed, we just can't seem to break free from the trappings of our past and/or the struggles of our present. We long to experience intimacy with God and the peace that surpasses all understanding. We need a break through, we need to be set free!
When Jesus was asked to sum up the heart of a life of Faith, He quoted two Old Testament passages: “Love the Lord your God with all your heart, mind, soul and strength,” and “Love your neighbor as yourself.” While that may seem straightforward and obvious, life teaches us that everything has to be interpreted and applied if it is to be lived successfully. So in April, we want to dig into the idea of making truly making Jesus first in our daily lives and relationships.
When Jesus was asked to sum up the heart of a life of Faith, He quoted two Old Testament passages: “Love the Lord your God with all your heart, mind, soul and strength,” and “Love your neighbor as yourself.” While that may seem straightforward and obvious, life teaches us that everything has to be interpreted and applied if it is to be lived successfully. So in April, we want to dig into the idea of making truly making Jesus first in our daily lives and relationships.
When Jesus was asked to sum up the heart of a life of Faith, He quoted two Old Testament passages: “Love the Lord your God with all your heart, mind, soul and strength,” and “Love your neighbor as yourself.” While that may seem straightforward and obvious, life teaches us that everything has to be interpreted and applied if it is to be lived successfully. So in April, we want to dig into the idea of making truly making Jesus first in our daily lives and relationships.
When Jesus was asked to sum up the heart of a life of Faith, He quoted two Old Testament passages: “Love the Lord your God with all your heart, mind, soul and strength,” and “Love your neighbor as yourself.” While that may seem straightforward and obvious, life teaches us that everything has to be interpreted and applied if it is to be lived successfully. So in April, we want to dig into the idea of making truly making Jesus first in our daily lives and relationships.
Easter is a day of celebration, a time to rejoice in the resurrection of our savior, Jesus Christ. His life points us toward hope, it directs us towards belief. It is the promise of spring, the defeat over eternal winter. His resurrection tells us that the hard times that we are experiencing are momentary and that new life is possible because of His death.
The resurrection of Jesus is the most important event in human history—the proof that everything was just as Jesus had said. And while many people understand and accept that, does it impact their daily lives? Paul was convinced that since God was willing to demonstrate His love and power through the death and resurrection of Jesus, then believers should be able to do anything! Here is the promise: you haven’t just been saved from death, you have been raised to life. And that life is supposed to be full, overflowing and liberating.
The resurrection of Jesus is the most important event in human history—the proof that everything was just as Jesus had said. And while many people understand and accept that, does it impact their daily lives? Paul was convinced that since God was willing to demonstrate His love and power through the death and resurrection of Jesus, then believers should be able to do anything! Here is the promise: you haven’t just been saved from death, you have been raised to life. And that life is supposed to be full, overflowing and liberating.
The resurrection of Jesus is the most important event in human history—the proof that everything was just as Jesus had said. And while many people understand and accept that, does it impact their daily lives? Paul was convinced that since God was willing to demonstrate His love and power through the death and resurrection of Jesus, then believers should be able to do anything! Here is the promise: you haven’t just been saved from death, you have been raised to life. And that life is supposed to be full, overflowing and liberating.
God’s word promises what seem to be limitless BLESSINGS, but we don’t always experience them. Even more difficult to understand is seeing “good people” struggle while our less honorable neighbors seem to land in puddles of good fortune when they fall down. How? Why? Is there a way to tap into what God has promised in His word? Is there a way for us to be…#blessed?
God’s word promises what seem to be limitless BLESSINGS, but we don’t always experience them. Even more difficult to understand is seeing “good people” struggle while our less honorable neighbors seem to land in puddles of good fortune when they fall down. How? Why? Is there a way to tap into what God has promised in His word? Is there a way for us to be…#blessed?
God’s word promises what seem to be limitless BLESSINGS, but we don’t always experience them. Even more difficult to understand is seeing “good people” struggle while our less honorable neighbors seem to land in puddles of good fortune when they fall down. How? Why? Is there a way to tap into what God has promised in His word? Is there a way for us to be…#blessed?
Don Beebe shared with us on Super Bowl Sunday about his faith and football. Make sure you check out our other service for his testimony.
Don Beebe shared with us on Super Bowl Sunday about his faith and football. Make sure you check out our other service for a live interview about his career.
God has a HUGE victory for the life of every believer, local church and community, yet so few of us seem to experience it. We look at our situations, our personal abilities and our resources, and then we assume it simply can’t be done with what we have. But God doesn’t make mistakes. Wherever you are, whatever your circumstances, regardless of what you believe you are lacking, God has set the stage perfectly for a victory that will bring honor to him and grow his Kingdom. So the only question is…will it be through you?
God has a HUGE victory for the life of every believer, local church and community, yet so few of us seem to experience it. We look at our situations, our personal abilities and our resources, and then we assume it simply can’t be done with what we have. But God doesn’t make mistakes. Wherever you are, whatever your circumstances, regardless of what you believe you are lacking, God has set the stage perfectly for a victory that will bring honor to him and grow his Kingdom. So the only question is…will it be through you?
God has a HUGE victory for the life of every believer, local church and community, yet so few of us seem to experience it. We look at our situations, our personal abilities and our resources, and then we assume it simply can’t be done with what we have. But God doesn’t make mistakes. Wherever you are, whatever your circumstances, regardless of what you believe you are lacking, God has set the stage perfectly for a victory that will bring honor to him and grow his Kingdom. So the only question is…will it be through you?
God has a HUGE victory for the life of every believer, local church and community, yet so few of us seem to experience it. We look at our situations, our personal abilities and our resources, and then we assume it simply can’t be done with what we have. But God doesn’t make mistakes. Wherever you are, whatever your circumstances, regardless of what you believe you are lacking, God has set the stage perfectly for a victory that will bring honor to him and grow his Kingdom. So the only question is…will it be through you?
God has a HUGE victory for the life of every believer, local church and community, yet so few of us seem to experience it. We look at our situations, our personal abilities and our resources, and then we assume it simply can’t be done with what we have. But God doesn’t make mistakes. Wherever you are, whatever your circumstances, regardless of what you believe you are lacking, God has set the stage perfectly for a victory that will bring honor to him and grow his Kingdom. So the only question is…will it be through you?
In the book of Ecclesiastes, God tells us, “For everything there is a season.” That includes sowing and reaping, or giving and receiving. Whichever of those seasons and activities you feel better suits you, everybody experiences both of them. And if we are going to master these seasons of life, then Givers need to learn to receive well, and Receivers need to learn to give generously.
In the book of Ecclesiastes, God tells us, “For everything there is a season.” That includes sowing and reaping, or giving and receiving. Whichever of those seasons and activities you feel better suits you, everybody experiences both of them. And if we are going to master these seasons of life, then Givers need to learn to receive well, and Receivers need to learn to give generously.
In the book of Ecclesiastes, God tells us, “For everything there is a season.” That includes sowing and reaping, or giving and receiving. Whichever of those seasons and activities you feel better suits you, everybody experiences both of them. And if we are going to master these seasons of life, then Givers need to learn to receive well, and Receivers need to learn to give generously.
In the book of Ecclesiastes, God tells us, “For everything there is a season.” That includes sowing and reaping, or giving and receiving. Whichever of those seasons and activities you feel better suits you, everybody experiences both of them. And if we are going to master these seasons of life, then Givers need to learn to receive well, and Receivers need to learn to give generously.
On your birthday, anniversary, or retirement, this statement may be met with elation. But typically it’s a chastisement, a humorous jab at a selfish friend or spouse, or a clarifying retort made with elevated tones or volume. The reason is that NO ONE enjoys feeling like the victim of someone else’s selfishness or narcissism. But if we are honest, all of us are prone to a certain amount of selfishness or self-centeredness.
On your birthday, anniversary, or retirement, this statement may be met with elation. But typically it’s a chastisement, a humorous jab at a selfish friend or spouse, or a clarifying retort made with elevated tones or volume. The reason is that NO ONE enjoys feeling like the victim of someone else’s selfishness or narcissism. But if we are honest, all of us are prone to a certain amount of selfishness or self-centeredness.
On your birthday, anniversary, or retirement, this statement may be met with elation. But typically it’s a chastisement, a humorous jab at a selfish friend or spouse, or a clarifying retort made with elevated tones or volume. The reason is that NO ONE enjoys feeling like the victim of someone else’s selfishness or narcissism. But if we are honest, all of us are prone to a certain amount of selfishness or self-centeredness.
Wellers love people into deeper levels of relationships with Jesus Christ. That is fundamentally what we do and who we are. This series we will take a simple look at what makes The Well, The Well and what makes a Weller, a Weller.
Wellers love people into deeper levels of relationships with Jesus Christ. That is fundamentally what we do and who we are. This series we will take a simple look at what makes The Well, The Well and what makes a Weller, a Weller.
Wellers love people into deeper levels of relationships with Jesus Christ. That is fundamentally what we do and who we are. This series we will take a simple look at what makes The Well, The Well and what makes a Weller, a Weller.
Wellers love people into deeper levels of relationships with Jesus Christ. That is fundamentally what we do and who we are. This series we will take a simple look at what makes The Well, The Well and what makes a Weller, a Weller.
We want faith to be epic and it is. But life and faith are not home run derbies, they are seven game series of nine inning games. So let’s push away from all the glitz and the glamour, let’s forget about making a huge splash, and let’s get back to our small town roots.
We want faith to be epic and it is. But life and faith are not home run derbies, they are seven game series of nine inning games. So let’s push away from all the glitz and the glamour, let’s forget about making a huge splash, and let’s get back to our small town roots.
We want faith to be epic and it is. But life and faith are not home run derbies, they are seven game series of nine inning games. So let’s push away from all the glitz and the glamour, let’s forget about making a huge splash, and let’s get back to our small town roots.
We want faith to be epic and it is. But life and faith are not home run derbies, they are seven game series of nine inning games. So let’s push away from all the glitz and the glamour, let’s forget about making a huge splash, and let’s get back to our small town roots.
*We will not be publishing video for this series due to copyright with the movie scenes used.
Communicating across different cultures is difficult. Any time you speak to someone in a language or style that they value it adds worth and dignity to them. That is why next month we will be looking at The Well’s core values in the language of our culture, movies. Don’t miss this fun and exciting series that will challenge your heart and inspire your friends.
*We will not be publishing video for this series due to copyright with the movie scenes used.
Communicating across different cultures is difficult. Any time you speak to someone in a language or style that they value it adds worth and dignity to them. That is why next month we will be looking at The Well’s core values in the language of our culture, movies. Don’t miss this fun and exciting series that will challenge your heart and inspire your friends.
*We will not be publishing video for this series due to copyright with the movie scenes used.
Communicating across different cultures is difficult. Any time you speak to someone in a language or style that they value it adds worth and dignity to them. That is why next month we will be looking at The Well’s core values in the language of our culture, movies. Don’t miss this fun and exciting series that will challenge your heart and inspire your friends.
*We will not be publishing video for this series due to copyright with the movie scenes used.
Communicating across different cultures is difficult. Any time you speak to someone in a language or style that they value it adds worth and dignity to them. That is why next month we will be looking at The Well’s core values in the language of our culture, movies. Don’t miss this fun and exciting series that will challenge your heart and inspire your friends.
*We will not be publishing video for this series due to copyright with the movie scenes used.
Communicating across different cultures is difficult. Any time you speak to someone in a language or style that they value it adds worth and dignity to them. That is why next month we will be looking at The Well’s core values in the language of our culture, movies. Don’t miss this fun and exciting series that will challenge your heart and inspire your friends.
Sometimes it is easy for us to rest in what God has done for us through His son. We are grateful for the blessings we have, however, Jesus didn’t just die for you and me. He came for all of humanity and He has enlisted His church to go into all of the world and tell all of the nations about who He is and what He did for us. It is our duty to spread the Gospel like a Pandemic.
Sometimes it is easy for us to rest in what God has done for us through His son. We are grateful for the blessings we have, however, Jesus didn’t just die for you and me. He came for all of humanity and He has enlisted His church to go into all of the world and tell all of the nations about who He is and what He did for us. It is our duty to spread the Gospel like a Pandemic.
Sometimes it is easy for us to rest in what God has done for us through His son. We are grateful for the blessings we have, however, Jesus didn’t just die for you and me. He came for all of humanity and He has enlisted His church to go into all of the world and tell all of the nations about who He is and what He did for us. It is our duty to spread the Gospel like a Pandemic.
Sometimes it is easy for us to rest in what God has done for us through His son. We are grateful for the blessings we have, however, Jesus didn’t just die for you and me. He came for all of humanity and He has enlisted His church to go into all of the world and tell all of the nations about who He is and what He did for us. It is our duty to spread the Gospel like a Pandemic.
Marriage, parenting, singlehood, sex… What were they meant to be? How has God made us connect to one another in families? Does the Bible have anything to say on the subject and is there wiggle room for societies and civilizations that seem at times to have evolved beyond so many of our old “hang ups”? These are the questions that will drive our family series this year. Whoever you are, there is a week specifically designed for you and something for you to learn every week about how to connect to all of those crazy people that make up your family.
Marriage, parenting, singlehood, sex… What were they meant to be? How has God made us connect to one another in families? Does the Bible have anything to say on the subject and is there wiggle room for societies and civilizations that seem at times to have evolved beyond so many of our old “hang ups”? These are the questions that will drive our family series this year. Whoever you are, there is a week specifically designed for you and something for you to learn every week about how to connect to all of those crazy people that make up your family.
Marriage, parenting, singlehood, sex… What were they meant to be? How has God made us connect to one another in families? Does the Bible have anything to say on the subject and is there wiggle room for societies and civilizations that seem at times to have evolved beyond so many of our old “hang ups”? These are the questions that will drive our family series this year. Whoever you are, there is a week specifically designed for you and something for you to learn every week about how to connect to all of those crazy people that make up your family.
Marriage, parenting, singlehood, sex… What were they meant to be? How has God made us connect to one another in families? Does the Bible have anything to say on the subject and is there wiggle room for societies and civilizations that seem at times to have evolved beyond so many of our old “hang ups”? These are the questions that will drive our family series this year. Whoever you are, there is a week specifically designed for you and something for you to learn every week about how to connect to all of those crazy people that make up your family.
Marriage, parenting, singlehood, sex… What were they meant to be? How has God made us connect to one another in families? Does the Bible have anything to say on the subject and is there wiggle room for societies and civilizations that seem at times to have evolved beyond so many of our old “hang ups”? These are the questions that will drive our family series this year. Whoever you are, there is a week specifically designed for you and something for you to learn every week about how to connect to all of those crazy people that make up your family.
Marriage, parenting, singlehood, sex… What were they meant to be? How has God made us connect to one another in families? Does the Bible have anything to say on the subject and is there wiggle room for societies and civilizations that seem at times to have evolved beyond so many of our old “hang ups”? These are the questions that will drive our family series this year. Whoever you are, there is a week specifically designed for you and something for you to learn every week about how to connect to all of those crazy people that make up your family.
Marriage, parenting, singlehood, sex… What were they meant to be? How has God made us connect to one another in families? Does the Bible have anything to say on the subject and is there wiggle room for societies and civilizations that seem at times to have evolved beyond so many of our old “hang ups”? These are the questions that will drive our family series this year. Whoever you are, there is a week specifically designed for you and something for you to learn every week about how to connect to all of those crazy people that make up your family.
Marriage, parenting, singlehood, sex… What were they meant to be? How has God made us connect to one another in families? Does the Bible have anything to say on the subject and is there wiggle room for societies and civilizations that seem at times to have evolved beyond so many of our old “hang ups”? These are the questions that will drive our family series this year. Whoever you are, there is a week specifically designed for you and something for you to learn every week about how to connect to all of those crazy people that make up your family.
Marriage, parenting, singlehood, sex… What were they meant to be? How has God made us connect to one another in families? Does the Bible have anything to say on the subject and is there wiggle room for societies and civilizations that seem at times to have evolved beyond so many of our old “hang ups”? These are the questions that will drive our family series this year. Whoever you are, there is a week specifically designed for you and something for you to learn every week about how to connect to all of those crazy people that make up your family.
Understanding how to cultivate and strengthen your own faith is one of the most important issues facing believers. It is naive to think that we will or even can get everything we need for a robust spiritual life from a weekend worship service. So if you have embraced Jesus as Christ, entered into a real relationship with Him, and you attend weekend worship experiences, “What’s Next?”
Understanding how to cultivate and strengthen your own faith is one of the most important issues facing believers. It is naive to think that we will or even can get everything we need for a robust spiritual life from a weekend worship service. So if you have embraced Jesus as Christ, entered into a real relationship with Him, and you attend weekend worship experiences, “What’s Next?”
Understanding how to cultivate and strengthen your own faith is one of the most important issues facing believers. It is naive to think that we will or even can get everything we need for a robust spiritual life from a weekend worship service. So if you have embraced Jesus as Christ, entered into a real relationship with Him, and you attend weekend worship experiences, “What’s Next?”
Easter is a day of celebration, a time to rejoice in the resurrection of our savior, Jesus Christ. His life points us toward hope, it directs us towards belief. It is the promise of spring, the defeat over eternal winter. His resurrection tells us that the hard times that we are experiencing are momentary and that new life is possible because of His death. Join us this Easter at The Well as we sing, celebrate, and rejoice in His resurrection.
In this time that is marked by stories of the apocalypse and zombies, we thought we would take a look at the book that started it all, Revelations. Our goal is to think about some of the difficult themes addressed in this book such as persecution while having a little fun with some of the more fantastic elements. But in the end, we hope to find Christ being revealed as the beginning and the end and to find that He is now, will be, and has always been in control.
In this time that is marked by stories of the apocalypse and zombies, we thought we would take a look at the book that started it all, Revelations. Our goal is to think about some of the difficult themes addressed in this book such as persecution while having a little fun with some of the more fantastic elements. But in the end, we hope to find Christ being revealed as the beginning and the end and to find that He is now, will be, and has always been in control.
In this time that is marked by stories of the apocalypse and zombies, we thought we would take a look at the book that started it all, Revelations. Our goal is to think about some of the difficult themes addressed in this book such as persecution while having a little fun with some of the more fantastic elements. But in the end, we hope to find Christ being revealed as the beginning and the end and to find that He is now, will be, and has always been in control.
In this time that is marked by stories of the apocalypse and zombies, we thought we would take a look at the book that started it all, Revelations. Our goal is to think about some of the difficult themes addressed in this book such as persecution while having a little fun with some of the more fantastic elements. But in the end, we hope to find Christ being revealed as the beginning and the end and to find that He is now, will be, and has always been in control.
In this time that is marked by stories of the apocalypse and zombies, we thought we would take a look at the book that started it all, Revelations. Our goal is to think about some of the difficult themes addressed in this book such as persecution while having a little fun with some of the more fantastic elements. But in the end, we hope to find Christ being revealed as the beginning and the end and to find that He is now, will be, and has always been in control.