Tag: love

jack mook

Let Love Lead You to be Brave

It’s never been more important to do good & be brave. Back in September of 2014, this story hit the news. Jack Mook lives in Pittsburg. He was a single…



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What does courage look like?

What does courage look like? Alex Honnold is a famous rock climber. Recently, he climbed El Capitan, a famed 3,000-foot rock wall that is a legendary challenge for climbers of…



words of affirmation

The Five Love Languages: Words of Affirmation

This past Sunday we started a new series at our church at Riverside about the Five Love Languages. We’re doing this for 2 reasons… 1. This is a part of something our…



Love Without Limits Nasa Andromeda

Love Without Limits: A Different Kind of Love

Is there any limit to the love of God for you? Did you know we have a next door neighbor? I’m not talking about someone who moved in next door,…



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Love Without Words: A Different Kind of Love

What does love without words look like? Communicating love without words is something any of us could do, but most of the time we don’t have to. But that’s not…



a different kind of invitation

A Different Kind of Investment

Who made an eternal investment in you? Chances are, we could all name those people who invested in us & left an indelible mark because of the investment they made…



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Watershed Moments: The Unconditional Love of God

Have you ever had a watershed moment? One of those moments you can look back on & remember that things have never been the same since that moment.  For you,…



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Loved Already, Accepted Already

Helping Others See They Too Are Already Loved, Already Accepted by God It’s one thing to realize we are already loved, already accepted by God. It’s a powerful truth. Honestly,…



17 Years & Counting… Happy Anniversary!

Happy Anniversary! Today, we celebrate 17 years since we first said, “I do.” I am blessed beyond measure to be married to Alisha.  Our story to date has been filled…



grace and justice

Where Grace & Justice Come Together

Grace + Justice. Have you ever wondered how Grace & Justice fit together in God’s economy? Holding grace & justice together may be one of the most difficult balancing acts…