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What if your "happy place" isn't a beach, a holiday, or even your own home? Where is your Happy Place? As we continue our Songs of Ascents series in Psalm 122, we discover that our deepest happiness isn't found in a destination or circumstance, but in the presence of God with his people. Join us as we explore where our true "happy place" is and why lasting joy is found in Christ and his kingdom.

Our journey through life can sometimes feel like we are misinterpreted and misunderstood, or others twist our our words and we feel alone and helpless. Instead of responding in hostility or by compromising, this psalmist instead teaches us to entrust the situation to the Lord, just as Jesus did in his earthly life where his words were twisted and his enemies mocked him. He is the Prince of Peace who leads us to his City of Peace.

Colossians doesn’t end with a random list of names. It ends by showing how the gospel forms a community of friendship, partnership, kingdom vision, and faithfulness.

Paul has nearly finished his letter. What final advice does he want to give this band of believers in Colossae? How are they going to make sure that others hear of Christ? He calls them to prayer for those in the front line and to engage with the community around them.

Because Christians have died and been raised with Christ, their true life is now found securely in Him rather than in the temporary things of this world. As we look forward to Christ's return and our lives in Him, we should allow these truths to shape our lives now.

Rules. Experiences. Self-discipline. They can all look spiritual—but they don't change the heart. Colossians 2 points us back to what actually transforms us: being rooted in Christ—and transformed from the inside out.

Is Jesus enough? Should we be looking for something extra? This was the challenge the young church at Colossae faced from some false teachers. What should Paul advise? Can we really be complete in Christ? Discover how Paul answers those trying to infiltrate the church and how we should respond to the whispers of the world around us.

What does the Bible really mean when it says “you reap what you sow”? Explore how generosity is not a transaction with God, but a response to His grace. Discover how giving shapes our relationships, fuels gospel work, and overflows in thanksgiving to God. Listen now and reflect on what kind of harvest your life is sowing.

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Colossians 1:1–8 shows that when ordinary believers in an ordinary place are rooted in Christ, the gospel produces a church marked by faith in Jesus, love for God’s people, hope for the future, and faithful servants who carry that good news to others.

Looking for real hope—not just wishful thinking? Christian hope isn’t fragile or imaginary. It’s unseen‑but‑sure. Why? Two reasons: 1️⃣ God’s mighty love is for you. You are His treasure—chosen, forgiven, deeply valued. The cross proves it. 2️⃣ God’s mighty power is for you. The same power that raised Jesus from the dead is at work for your good. There is real hope—for you, for the church, for our city.

Come learn with us the secret of contentment rather than the poison of coveting which God shows us is not the path to life.

The sixth commandment Do Not Murder helps us see how precious life is because all human life belongs to God and is of infinite value to him. The inversible principle of this commandment is to cherish life which we can do because we have been first cherished by God

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