“Change your source to change your thought process.”

On Sunday Pastor Mike Francisco asked us to consider our sources, especially our spiritual ones. If we’re going to have a healthy thought process around our doubts, we’ve got to have healthy and helpful sources we rely on.

“It’s better to hurt with a purpose than exist without one”

Jeremiah is a story of deep grief and anguish as God’s people refuse to turn back towards God. God’s heart was broken as was Jeremiah’s. Mike Francisco shared about his own heart break and how God has softened and challenged him in recent years. Is God softening you? Does your heart break for the things of God?

“Speak Lord your servant is listening”

Pastor Mike Francisco asked us why we don’t hear from God before sharing about Samuel, a prophet who delivered a hard message to his superior. Before he understood the message he was supposed to share, he had mistaken who was speaking to him. Once it was sorted out, his ministry began and God used his life in significant ways.

“Get comfortable being uncomfortable”

Pastor Mike Francisco says that if we’re going to be bold we’ve got to become comfortable being uncomfortable. It’s an awkward space to be but it’s one that produces fruit. The greatest growth often happens in the spaces that make us most uncomfortable.

“God’s fingerprints are on every detail of your life.”

Pastors Mike and Colleen Francisco explore behind the scenes of life. Sometimes our story feels upside down and falling apart when it takes an unexpected turn. God’s not surprised by the script flip.

“There’s only one position that matters to God”

Pastors Mike and Colleen Francisco wonder if it’s coincidence or something more while digging into the story of Esther. In fact, God often works behind the scenes and puts us in positions where our influence could change the trajectory of someone else’s life… if we’re willing to speak up for the least, the lost, and the vulnerable.

“Humility leads us to free and light living”

Pastor Mike Francisco wrapped up our “Get Outta My Head” series with a message exploring the result of Peter’s most pivotal moment in life. Mike admitted that he struggles to relate with Peter as a fisherman but does relate with his feelings of letting people down and wondering if he is worthy. Thankfully, Peter uses his own story to encourage us to get out of our heads.

“God’s not surprised by any of it”

Niki Schabo, who leads our 11|28 Prison Ministry, continued our series “Get Outta My Head” with a timely message about resourcing ourselves for the unseen battle that rages internally and spiritually. Niki’s history of coping with prescription medications and drug abuse found her in a very dark place. Now as a mom who’s dealing with anxiety, depression, mental fatigue and self doubt she has discovered the way out that God offers each of us.