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Eight Conversations Every Couple Should Have Before Marriage

July 25, 2025

This resource guides couples through Genesis 1–3 to uncover eight foundational truths that can strengthen their future marriage. By engaging God’s Word, sharing intentionally with each other, and seeking wise counsel, couples can prepare for a Christ-centered marriage that lasts.…

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Tell THIS Person About THAT Issue

July 21, 2025

We all carry burdens, but too often we carry them alone out of fear or shame. God never intended us to suffer in silence—He calls us to share the weight with someone who will walk with us toward healing.…

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Don’t Pour Gas on the Fire: Communicating Through Conflict in Marriage

July 18, 2025

When conflict enters a marriage, your response can either heal or harm. Don’t pour gasoline on the fire—let the Spirit guide your words toward grace, not escalation.…

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Designing with Purpose

July 17, 2025

Designing a church building isn’t just about style—it’s about purpose. As we prepare for our sanctuary and campus expansion, we’re asking how every square foot can help people encounter Jesus and connect with others.…

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More Than a Moment: Why Discipleship Takes a Lifetime

July 14, 2025

Discipleship is the lifelong journey between the moment God declares us holy and the day He makes us fully holy. While justification and glorification are entirely God’s work, sanctification is where He invites us to join Him in the daily pursuit of becoming more like Christ.…

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Why I Go (And Why I Take Others)

July 11, 2025

We just returned from a week of gospel ministry in Central America, and the impact was undeniable. When you go—and bring others with you—you don’t just reach people there; you raise up disciples here.…

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The Psalm That Determines the Other 149

July 10, 2025

Psalm 1 isn’t just the first psalm—it’s the gatekeeper to every other one. If you don’t surround yourself with people who love God, you’ll stop worshiping Him long before you stop showing up to sing.…

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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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