The Emotional Roller Coaster of Bible Reading

How do Jesus’s teaching and example shape our leadership? Pastor John examines the traits of a godly leader in the home, church, or workplace. 

What is God doing while we wait in a painful place? Pastor John shows how God uses waiting to produce a new security, a new song, and a new significance. 

The word fear is referenced over 500 times in the Bible, but how does fear connect with God? Pastor Tim helps us see how walking with "W/God" can lead to a life without fear as we continue exploring the book of 1 John. 

Fear is one of the most powerful forces we face. It grips our hearts, clouds our thinking, and often keeps us from trusting God fully. Whether it shows up in anxiety over family struggles, health concerns, or uncertainty about the future, fear can feel overwhelming. In today's pr ...  Show more

Fr. Mike points out how Amos' warning against being overly preoccupied with comfort and thus blinded to the needs of others can be especially relevant to us today. The readings are 2 Kings 11-12, Amos 4-6, and Psalm 122. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bib ...  Show more

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Homily from the Fourth Sunday of Advent.

I'm not going to fear what I don't know, I am going to trust ...