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Why You Should Preach Through Galatians

July 8, 2025

Preaching through Galatians has stretched me as a pastor and deepened our church’s grasp of the gospel. It’s a bold, Spirit-filled letter that repeats the same truth in different ways—and the challenge has been keeping that message clear, compelling, and fresh each week.…

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What God Knows vs. What People See

July 7, 2025

Worship leaders must align their public reputation with their private character, striving for holiness beyond the stage. If who people think you are doesn’t match who God knows you are, you’re not leading with integrity—you’re just performing.…

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Some Things Aren’t Meant to Be Tied Down

July 4, 2025

One Fourth of July at a friend’s house, I tied a rope to a bottle rocket and staked it to the ground—just to see what would happen. It turns out, trying to control something meant to launch is a great way to get burned.…

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Margin (Not a Monument)

July 3, 2025

Rocky Creek isn’t building for comfort—we’re making room for people to encounter Jesus. As we launch the M2 initiative, we’re choosing to move forward with faith that is cautious but not timid.…

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Don’t Settle for a Mint When You Need a Meal

July 1, 2025

You’re growing up—but are you growing deeper? Discover the one habit that could change your life more than any growth spurt ever could.…

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Ridgecrest Fuge 2025 (Into the Light)

June 27, 2025

This week at FUGE Ridgecrest, we witnessed students encounter Jesus in real, personal ways. From deep conversations to bold decisions, God moved—and we’re not going home the same.…

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Waiting Well

June 27, 2025

Waiting on God isn’t passive; it’s an act of faith. If you’re stuck in a season of delay or uncertainty, you’re not alone. Scripture is full of people who waited—and saw God's faithfulness on the other side.…

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Both/And (Our Vision to Mobilize & Maximize)

June 25, 2025

Our church's Mobilize and Maximize vision is not about choosing between expanding our campus or planting churches—it’s about doing both. As we grow at home and help plant and replant other churches, we’re committed to reaching more people through a unified, multiplying effort.…

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Let Nothing Separate

June 24, 2025

Think your marriage is too far gone? Here’s why the God who created it can still save it—no matter what’s happened.…

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The Day I Defended a Doctorate with a Concussion

June 20, 2025

On the day of my doctoral defense, a car accident and a likely concussion nearly derailed everything—but I still showed up by God's grace. What followed was a story of assisted perseverance, unexpected recognition, and how God can use even the strangest moments for His purpose.…

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When Faith Gets Personal

June 18, 2025

What happens when faith stops being borrowed and starts becoming personal? Discover how your story can be the spark that leads someone else into the light.…

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God Is Not the Man Upstairs

June 17, 2025

Many have reduced God to a slightly superior version of ourselves—“the man upstairs”—but Scripture reveals Him as infinitely transcendent and utterly beyond us. When we recover a right view of His majesty, our worship, prayers, and preaching will regain the awe they so desperately lack.…

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