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October 2026 Newsletter
October 1st, 2026
As October rolls around, the store aisles fill with costumes, pumpkin displays, and bags of candy. But along with the fun, October 31st often brings questions, debates, and mixed feelings for Christian families.How should followers of Jesus view Halloween? Should we participate, adjust how we engage, or abstain entirely?Because Christians hold a wide range of perspectives on this topic—often shape...
September 2026 Newsletter
September 1st, 2026
There is something about September that makes us think about transitions.For many families, school is back in session. Summer vacations are winding down. Ministries are settling into their fall rhythms. Even here in the desert, where we do not get the colorful leaves and crisp temperatures that much of the country associates with fall, we can sense that we are moving into a new season.The Bible al...
Sermon Recaps
Hearing Is Not Enough: The Gap Between Knowing and Doing
October 7th, 2026
We live in an age of unprecedented access to spiritual content. Bibles in every translation imaginable. Commentaries, podcasts, devotionals, and Bible study apps — all available at a moment's notice on the device in your pocket. By any measure, Christians today have more access to the Word of God than any generation in history. And yet, for all that access, the world around us does not look partic...
Who Is Really to Blame? Understanding Temptation, Desire, and the Goodness of God
September 28th, 2026
There is a question that has haunted human beings since the very beginning of time. You have probably asked it yourself, maybe in the quiet of a sleepless night or in the aftermath of a decision you deeply regret. The question sounds something like this: Why did I do that? I knew it was wrong. I promised myself I would never go there again. What came over me?And almost immediately after that quest...
Who Gets to Define Wisdom?
September 22nd, 2026
There is a question buried beneath every decision you will ever make. It is not simply "what should I do?" It is something far more fundamental: "Who gets to decide what is right and wrong, what is good and what leads to destruction?" That question is older than any of us. It goes all the way back to a garden, two trees, and a choice that changed everything. In Genesis 2, God placed two trees in ...
Ministry Highlights
Joseph Part 20: Jacob's Poem of Blessing Continues
October 7th, 2026
Last night we kept working through Jacob's deathbed poem, and we landed on the lines that change everything: the blessing that once rested on Yaakov, then seemed to land on Yoseph, now gets spoken over Yehudah. If you've been with us through this whole Joseph series, you know that's not a small detail. It's the hinge the whole story has been swinging toward.We've said it before, and it's worth say...
October 2026 Children and Parent Newsletter
October 1st, 2026
Be sure to mark your calendars for October 31st from 5-7pm for our annual Hallelujah Harvest Festival. We have games, cake walks, bounce house and weather permitting a new Bungee Run, hot dogs and chips and of course lots of candy. We look forward to seeing you there!Children's Church - Sunday 10:30 am Need a ride let us know. 702-989-1228. Please contact the church by Saturday.Things are alway...
Joseph Part 19: Jacob's Poem of Blessing (Genesis 49)
September 23rd, 2026
In our latest Bible study, we stepped into Genesis 49, where Jacob (Yaaqov) gathers all twelve of his sons on his deathbed to deliver a prophetic, poetic vision of their collective future. This chapter marks a major shift in the Joseph narrative, transitioning from an individual family story into a foundational blueprint for the entire nation of Israel. Sitting at the literary center of the thir...
Joseph Part 18: Ephraim and Manasseh
September 16th, 2026
In our latest session of our study through the life of Joseph, we arrived at Genesis 48—a powerful deathbed scene between an aging Jacob (Israel), his son Joseph, and his two grandsons, Manasseh and Ephraim.What appears at first glance to be a quiet family moment actually unlocks one of the grandest theological themes in the entire Bible: how God intentionally overturns human hierarchies to bring ...
The Deathbed Scene That Rewrote History: Jacob, Egypt, and the Adoption of the Outsider
September 15th, 2026
In Genesis 47:28–48:12, Jacob on his deathbed sets up his burial oath, adopts Joseph's Egyptian-born sons, and passes on the multi-generational Eden blessing. Here is a deep dive into Joseph Part 17....
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January
February
March
Finding Joy in the Hardest Places: A Study in Radical PerspectiveHidden Providence: Finding God's Hand in Uncertain TimesLiving with Purpose: When Life and Death Both Glorify GodThe Freedom Found in Radical GenerosityLiving as Citizens of Heaven: What It Means to Conduct Yourself Worthy of the Gospel
April
May
June
What's On Your Trophy Wall? When Identity in Christ Changes EverythingThe Race That Never Ends: Embracing the Journey of Spiritual GrowthThe Journey of Spiritual Maturity: Why We Never Really "Arrive"Living Cruciform: The Pattern of the Cross in Daily LifeWalking the Path: The Legacy of Faith Worth Following
July
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September
September 2026 NewsletterThe Secret Paul Learned That Changed EverythingThe Deathbed Scene That Rewrote History: Jacob, Egypt, and the Adoption of the OutsiderWhen Life Falls Apart: What James Teaches Us About Trials, Joy, and the Faith That EnduresJoseph Part 18: Ephraim and ManassehWho Gets to Define Wisdom?Joseph Part 19: Jacob's Poem of Blessing (Genesis 49)Who Is Really to Blame? Understanding Temptation, Desire, and the Goodness of God
2025
May
Navigating Injustice: Finding Hope in a Broken WorldThe Covenant of Grace: A Divine Promise and Eternal CommitmentThe Illusion of Wealth: Finding True Contentment in a Money-Driven WorldThe Divine Comfort of a Mother's Love: Reflecting God's Nurturing NatureThe Paradox of Wealth: Finding True Riches in God's EconomyFinding True Joy in a World of Empty Pursuits
June
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August
September
October
November
December
Advent Devotional – Week 1, Day 1 - Hope for the HopelessAdvent Devotional – Week 1, Day 2 Waiting in HopeThe Seven-Fold Call to Worship: Living a Life of GratitudeAdvent Devotional – Week 1, Day 3 Hope in the PromiseAdvent Devotional – Week 1, Day 4 The Anchor of HopeAdvent Devotional – Week 1, Day 5: The Reason for Our HopeAdvent Devotional – Week 2, Day 1: Peace in the ChaosAdvent Devotional – Week 2, Day 2: Peace through SurrenderFinding Hope in the Darkness: The First Light of AdventAdvent Devotional – Week 2, Day 3: Peace with GodAdvent Devotional – Week 2, Day 4: The Fruit of PeaceAdvent Devotional – Week 2, Day 5: Proclaiming the Gospel of PeaceAdvent Devotional – Week 3, Day 1 : Joy That OverflowsFinding Peace in the Storm: When Chaos Threatens to OverwhelmAdvent Devotional – Week 3, Day 2: Joy in ExpectationAdvent Devotional – Week 3, Day 3: The Source of Full JoyAdvent Devotional – Week 3, Day 4: Joy in TrialsAdvent Devotional – Week 3, Day 5: Joy as Worship❤️ Advent Devotional – Week 4, Day 1: Love Came DownFinding Joy in the Midst of Loss: Lessons from HabakkukAdvent Devotional – Week 4, Day 2: Loving the Unseen GodChristmas Eve Reflection: The Wonder FulfilledChristmas Day Reflection: The Word Made FleshLove Came Down: The Heart of Christmas
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