1 Peter 2:18-25 is a tough text for a myriad of reasons. Chief of them, however, is that it seems to teach us that as Christians, suffering is not only inevitable, it seems to be necessary.

We submit to authority to serve as a witness to the very reality of our new birth and status as a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, and as God’s special possession.

The church exists to set up in the world a new sign which is radically dissimilar to the world’s own manner and which contradicts it in a way that is full of promise.

November is Adoption Awareness Month and this Sunday, November 7, 2021, is Stand Sunday.

When we embrace who God is, what he has done, and who we are, we can truly live into our identity as his people who have received his mercy.

Once we have tasted the goodness of Christ and his gospel we can boldly and confidently work alongside Jesus as ‘royal priests.’

We’re moving back inside on Sunday, October 24 at 10:30 AM. Check out the details at the link above. We’re excited to be able to worship Jesus alongside each of you!

Once we have tasted the goodness of Christ and his gospel, we will long for more, and is this longing that fuels our continued growth.

Because we have been born again by the imperishable seed of our Heavenly Father, our character and our love increasingly reflects his.