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09/08/2026

We live in a culture that honors the hustle, the solo grind, and the leader who carries the weight of the world on their shoulders. But in Exodus 18, God gives us a completely different model.

Moses was working from sunup to sundown trying to solve everyone's problems. He thought he was being faithful. But his father-in-law, Jethro, pulled him aside and delivered a blunt truth: "What you are doing is not good. You will only wear yourself out." (Exodus 18:17-18)

When you refuse to ask for help, delegate, or admit your limits, you don't just burn yourself out, you cause everyone around you to wither in line waiting on you.

It took BOLD HUMILITY for Moses, a man who spoke to God face-to-face, to put down his ego, listen to advice, and hand over real authority to other capable leaders.

Kingdom boldness isn't proving you can do it all alone. True boldness is admitting your limits, stepping back, and empowering the people around you to step up.

Ready to stop carrying it all solo? Pull up a chair this Sunday as we continue our series, "How Bold R U?"

Sundays at 4pm | The Living Room
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09/07/2026

Labor Day was created as a well-deserved pause to celebrate production, industry, and the value of a hard day’s work. But in our hyper-connected, high-performance world, even our “days off” have been co-opted. We turn long weekends into aggressive checklists of home maintenance, travel logistics, or social events, returning to work on Tuesday just as exhausted as when we left. We treat resting as a luxury we have to earn, rather than a fundamental human requirement.

“Come to me, all you who are weary and heavy labored, and I will give you rest.” - Matthew 11:28

Here is the spiritual plot twist: biblical rest isn’t the reward for finishing all your work...it is the foundation that allows you to work without losing your soul. When Jesus offers rest to the “weary and heavy labored,” He isn’t pitching a quick nap or a long weekend away. He is offering a release from the relentless identity-trap that says you are only as valuable as what you produce. Entering His rest is a deliberate act of quiet resistance. It is declaring that your worth was locked in before you ever built a career, closed a deal, or cleared an inbox. Stopping to rest is an act of trust that the world will keep spinning even when your hands are still.

09/01/2026

We live in a culture obsessed with posting our highlight reels and pretending we have it all together. But fake perfection doesn't build community—it breeds isolation. 🎭

In Judges 11, God didn't use a polished hero from a palace to save 20 cities. He called Jephthah, a man rejected by his family, forced into exile, and forged in the wilderness of Tob. His past pain gave him the empathy and wisdom needed to bring peace and freedom to his entire region.

And in 2 Corinthians 12, Paul admits that his greatest leadership asset wasn't his power or perfection—it was his thorn. God told him: "My power is made perfect in weakness (vulnerability).

When you drop the superhero cape, stop hiding your past, and lead with honest vulnerability, you don't lose respect. You create a safe place for everyone around you.

Hurt people hurt people. But healed people heal whole communities.
Your past pain isn't a limitation—it’s the exact canvas God uses to show His grace.

Tired of playing superhero and looking for a community where you can just be real?
Sundays at 4pm | The Living Room | via Zoom

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08/27/2026

Good news and Bad News 🗞

The bad news is that we canceled our regular Summer Get Together at Minnehaha Park this Friday. But the good news is, we’ll be worshiping together at Riverfront Park instead! Live music starts at 5:30.

We are stepping it up for ShineFest, featuring Colton Dixon, Jon Micah Sumrall, Riley Anderson, and Mountains in the Sea!

Come see us at the Home of Shalom booth and join the homies for a night of connection, prayer and praise.

We'll be back at Minnehaha Park on Friday, September 11 featuring live music from AP Collective.

08/24/2026

Trauma, addiction, anger, and secret shame love to run in family lines; convincing you that, this is just how my family is.

In Jeremiah 35, a family called the Rechabites took a stand in a toxic culture. Their ancestor set a boundary and said, "We live differently." Centuries later, when everyone else crumbled, their family stood firm. God promised their line would never lack a place to stand before Him.

And in 2 Timothy 1, Paul reminds Timothy of the unmasked, authentic faith passed down by his mother Eunice and grandmother Lois. Timothy didn't inherit a religious performance; he saw real faith tested in the furnace.

When you break free from addiction, step into healing, and stop living as a hypocrite, you aren't just changing your own life. You are breaking a chain for every generation that comes after you.

Your healing is their head start. 🔥

You have been given a spirit of power, love, and a sound mind (2 Tim 1:7). Use that authority to declare that the cycle stops with you.

Looking for a community to drop the mask, heal, and build a lasting legacy? Pull up a chair.

The Living Room - Sundays at 4pm
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08/23/2026

We were never meant to carry the weight of life without a place to lay it down.

For me, the court has always been a sanctuary. In a world full of noise, constant demands, and heavy burdens, stepping onto this floor is where I breathe. Every pound of the ball against the wood is an outlet for the pressure inside. Every sweat-drenched repetition is a reminder that grace meets us in the motion, not just in the quiet.
God uses physical space to restore our mental and spiritual peace. The court forces me to be fully present, to release anxiety, and to remember that strength is forged through perseverance. It’s more than a game. For me, it’s stewardship of the mind, body, and spirit. It’s where I get grounded so I can go back out and serve well.

God is just as present in your movement as He is in your stillness.

08/18/2026

The enemy loves to keep you trapped in the past, convincing you that your tears, mental battles, or past mistakes disqualify you from having a purpose.

Healing isn't about getting your act together. It's what happens when Jesus steps into the trenches with you.

In Mark 5, Jesus met a man who was living isolated among tombs, bound in chains, overwhelmed by mental torment, and completely cut off from community.

BEFORE JESUS:
• Trapped in isolation and shame
• Living among dead memories
• Bound by chains no human effort could fix

THEN JESUS STEPPED OFF THE BOAT.

Jesus didn't avoid his chaos or tell him to fix himself first. He walked directly into the graveyard to speak peace.

AFTER JESUS (Mark 5:15):
• Sitting peacefully at the feet of Jesus
• Clothed with dignity
• Restored in his right mind

And when the man begged to stay with him in the boat, Jesus gave him a mission: "Go home to your people and tell them how much the Lord has done for you."

He went across ten whole cities (The Decapolis). The very place where he experienced his dark season became his greatest mission field. 🔥

You don't have to hide your past. The place where God met you in your brokenness is the exact place where your testimony carries in your city, workplace, and family.

What's your BEFORE and AFTER testimony? Share it with us!

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