(Editorial note: This post was adapted from the sermon manuscript and transcript written and preached by Pastor Chris on Sunday, June 28, 2026 with the assistance of AI.) What was Jesus actually trying to do when he came to Earth? Most people have a quick answer to that question. He came to save us. He came to show us how to live. He came to die for our sins. All of those things are true, but Mark's gospel pushes you toward a more specific answer before any of those ideas get

What kind of father is God — and does it change anything about your everyday life? Most people bring their experiences with earthly fathers into their understanding of God. Some of those experiences are good. Others are complicated. Scripture has an answer that goes deeper than either. From Genesis to Ecclesiastes to the words of Jesus, this post follows what the Bible actually says about God the Father and what he gives us.