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What if the thing you’d rescue in a fire isn’t a “what,” but a “who”—and what if God says you are that treasured possession? In Deuteronomy 7, Moses reminds Israel that God set His affection on them not because they were impressive or “numerous,” but simply because He loved them with steadfast hesed. Yet the passage also includes an “if,” raising the tension between unconditional love and the call…
We all love God’s promises—until they come slower, look different, and stretch our faith further than we want. In this kickoff message, Eric opens Genesis 3 and the Bible’s first great promise: after sin shatters God’s shalom, God steps in and promises a Savior who will crush the serpent’s head. From there, he traces how God’s promises often include waiting, why God takes His covenants seriously,…
What if your loudest praise isn’t reserved for stadiums, concerts, or a night out—but for the God who gives you breath? In Psalm 150, Steven finishes the Book of Psalms with a challenge to stop holding back and learn “hallelujah” as a shout, not a whisper. Through a story from a packed Mexican pub during a World Cup match, he paints a picture of contagious, communal celebration—and asks why the…
What if God can handle the parts of you that don’t sound “theologically correct”? In Psalm 13, David brings his unfiltered “How long, O Lord?”—the ache of delay, the fear that God has turned His face, and the heaviness that won’t lift—and he doesn’t stop at venting; he asks, “Consider me. Answer me. Light up my eyes.” This message explores how to bring real emotions to God, how to ask for help…
Where do you run when life feels unsafe—when fear hits, attacks come, and danger feels close? In Psalm 91, this message challenges the assumption that God promises a pain-free life and instead shows a deeper promise: protection through His presence. Walk through “dwelling” in the shelter of the Most High, learn what it means to abide, and confront the subtle lie that if God loves you, nothing hard…
What if your restlessness isn’t random—but a sign you’re being led by the wrong shepherd? This message opens with Psalm 23 echoing through unexpected places (from Coolio to the Titanic), then invites you to sit under David’s most famous confession: “The Lord is my shepherd; I lack nothing.” Walk through green pastures and quiet waters, face the darkest valley with a Shepherd who stays near, and…
What if the gap in your faith isn’t what you believe—but what (and who) you’ve actually let in? This message sits in Psalm 139, where David refuses a distant, “facts-about-God” spirituality and instead prays with bold honesty, “Search me… know me… lead me.” Explore the tension of an all-knowing, ever-present, all-powerful God—and the often-overlooked truth that His love governs it all—then…
What if the thing you’re really chasing isn’t a new tent to try on, but a home you were made to live in? Psalm 15 asks a piercing question—who can dwell with God—and it pulls us up toward a holiness that feels breathtaking and impossible all at once. If you’re tired of searching, tired of trying to prove you belong, and you’re ready to trade self-reliance for something steadier, this message is an…
Most of us know what it’s like to see the check engine light and hope it goes away—but what happens when the warning isn’t under your hood, it’s in your soul? In Psalm 6, David refuses to shrug off what’s going on inside of him and instead turns toward the only One who can heal, deliver, and save. If you’ve been carrying consequences, ignoring conviction, or assuming God is angry or distant, this…
What do you reach for when everything feels like it’s burning down around you? Psalm 46 doesn’t offer a pep talk—it points to a refuge that can’t be shaken, a place of strength when the world is loud, the wars feel endless, and your soul is tired. This week, lean into the words, “Be still and know that I am God,” and consider what it looks like to stop striving, stop fighting alone, and run to the…
Have you ever wondered why some people stay steady through chaos while others get blown around by every new season? Psalm 1 draws a vivid line between two paths—and invites you to consider where your life is being rooted. In this opening message of Summer in the Psalms, we’re challenged to see how ordinary, daily choices shape what we become, and why true happiness isn’t found in getting…
