We live in a world that rewards volume and power. What does the counter-cultural value of gentleness look like, and how can we better express it in our lives and our speech?

Our happiness varies according to circumstance, but deep joy remains even when life is hard. This Sunday, we'll talk about the Joy Takers and Joy Makers in our lives.

Spiritual growth isn't about trying harder or doing more — it's about tending your inner life so that who you are on the inside starts to show up on the outside as a real, visible reflection of God. The fruit Paul talks about isn't something you manufacture; it's something that grows when you stay close to Jesus. It's really about laying that foundation and inviting people into that kind of deeper, inside-out walk with God.

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In this passage from 1st Peter chapter 5 we see that Peter is speaking first to an elder audience about how it is that they are to shepherd the flock and the character that they are to exhibit while they are shepherding. Second, there is the call to those who are younger people in the life of the church to put on humility rather than pride. Third, Peter then encourages the church as to how they manage adversity, anxiety, and demonic attack. Forth, there is also a final encouragement of how God's grace and healing will restore them after they have lived faithfully.

We’ll explore one of life’s most important questions: What does a changed life actually look like for someone following Jesus? In 1 Peter 4, we’ll discover how Christ transforms our mindset, priorities, relationships, and purpose—and why that transformation often becomes visible to the people around us. Join us as we learn how to live in such a way that people are pointed to Jesus.

The truth is this: a beautiful life, lived by a woman OR a man, single or married, can speak powerfully of the love and reality and transforming power of Jesus.

As we continue to celebrate the resurrection in these post-Easter days, we are studying Peter’s words to the church and learning how to live in the world. This week, Peter reminds us that we are loved by God and that our true home is with Him. Then he challenges us to live “good” lives deeply rooted in that love and confidence. When our behavior matches our beliefs, God will use our lives to change hearts. The most powerful example comes from the way we respond to unjust suffering. Not easy, but we rely on the Spirit, and we look to Jesus, who modeled it for us as he went to the cross. This Sunday, we’ll dive into how our lives can reflect the truth of the Gospel and how our example can really make a difference in those around us.