This fall we are in an incredibly important conversation talking about the most important and ignored area of our lives, we are talking about our soul. It’s been a journey that started by establishing something very important. We are spiritual beings with a soul. Our soul is what gives us life, it is what makes you, you. This makes our souls so important, and we must care for it. If we do, it becomes the source of life and . . . Read More »
What Is Worship? What Does It Do? What Can Block Us From It?
This fall we are in a very important conversation. What we are talking about is incredibly important, but I would also say it is the most ignored area of our lives. We are talking about and focusing on the soul. This has allowed us to talk about the areas of our lives that so many of us are struggling with these days, our inner worlds, and our emotional and mental health. I think for many of us we just . . . Read More »
The Challenge Of Seeing Ourselves As God Does, In A World Trying To Ensure We Don’t
You know the other day I was thinking about something Paul said towards the end of Romans, and it’s stuck in my heart and mind lately. This is something that I don’t think too many of us people…and even us Christians who believe Christ lives in us can see or accept about ourselves. Romans 15:14 I am fully convinced, my dear brothers and sisters, that you are full of goodness… NLT Paul says he is convinced that you . . . Read More »
The Way To Overcome Anxiety
This fall we have jumped into an incredibly important conversation on the most important, but also the most ignored area of our lives. We are talking about and focusing on the soul. This allows us to talk about the areas of our lives that so many of us are struggling with these days, our inner worlds, and our emotional and mental health. I think for many of us this may have been a new thought, that our soul is . . . Read More »
The Greatest Challenge to Life Isn’t Other People
I have 3 questions for you today. Question 1: When we look back on our lives, in general, what is it that we can think about, focus on and feel? We tend to remember our hurts, wounds, and regrets. If we aren’t forgiving, we can hold grudges against people. And if we don’t forgive ourselves, we can live in regret for our bad choices. Question 2: When we look into the future, in general, what is it that . . . Read More »
Are You Experiencing The Overwhelming Victory That is Yours Through Jesus?
It’s Easter Sunday, which is a day of celebration. It’s often a busy day of family get-togethers, Easter baskets, and Easter Egg Hunts. For many, it’s a day to dress a little nicer to go to church, and for some, it’s a tradition to go to church on bigger holidays like Christmas and Easter. So, for many inside their churches, it’s an exciting day with visitors and more attendance and energy around the church services. And all this . . . Read More »
Being A Christian Is Really Hard If You Don’t Understand God’s Love & Believe It Is True For You
We have been in a big conversation this year that has all been built around one very specific and popular question. That question is, what’s the point of church? This has been a lot of fun and has given us an opportunity to explore just how important, and often misunderstood, church and church life can be. We have been able to talk about the truth behind what church should be, and what it should not be, and we . . . Read More »
How To Find Everything You’re Looking For In The Church & Your Faith!
The What’s The Point of Church Series Continues!
Jesus Is The Greatest Christmas Present Of All Time
You know it’s hard to believe that we are already heading into the last few weeks of 2022! We are really looking forward to our Christmas eve services with you and to our combined breakfast and service to bring in the New Year! But it is just amazing to me how quickly time flies. So here at MRC we are hopeful that you can take some time this Holiday Season and really slow down, and enjoy family and . . . Read More »
What Is The Point of Christmas?