"The amount of growth I’ve experienced from being terrified to go to a group where I didn’t know anyone, to having group be the highlight of my week, is not something I could’ve comprehended a year ago."...
“I know God is not done with me yet and I need to trust in His plan. The love he has for His children will never end and it is so strong.”-London White...
“As we remember Lester and countless others who endured so much, we’re reminded that the greatest acts of love often come through sacrifice.”...
"God knew I needed a deeper relationship with Him, and He graciously led me here through my fiancé. I’ve never felt more seen, known, and connected."...
“What we think makes North Valley so special is how much the staff cares for the congregation. From the first moment that we came, we felt seen and welcomed.”...
"Becoming a part of the worship team really saved me from who I am as a person. It’s held me accountable given me a purpose; it’s helped me feel fulfilled in my faith.“...
“If fear is holding you back, it is not of the Holy Spirit. Don’t be scared to do what God has called you to do—He will reward it!”...
“I am constantly reminded of how good God is and how many beautiful people there are in life who don’t judge me. I cannot believe the joy I get from serving… It reminds me that ‘it’s Jesus, others, and you.’”...
“Being part of the community has been such a huge part of our journey. It’s brought us closer as a family and made us so much bolder in our faith.”...
"It’s incredible how the messages resonate and stay with you throughout the week, and seeing my family members run towards service with God-given talents is powerful."...
There are two main ways to think about sin. One is to think about sin as things we do. These are called sins of commission. We talk about “committing” a sin. You can hear the connection here with the word “commission”. To commit a sin is to do a sin of commission. For example, if you smack someone you would be committing the sin of disrespect. If you steal from som...
Keep ReadingDo you know what the word “arrogant” means? Imagine someone who says, “I am the greatest! There is no one like me. I can do whatever I want, whenever I want. No one can stop me because I am so powerful.”...
Keep ReadingThis simple phrase is great reminder. It reminds us that we are not sovereign. It reminds us that we are not in control. It reminds us that if things don’t work out as we planned that it’s ok. God must have had different ideas for us for our good. It reminds us that God’s will should be our focus no matter what we are planning....
Keep ReadingDoes it ever feel like your life is moving very slowly? Maybe the school year creeps along too slowly. Maybe you are on a long road trip and you just can’t get to the destination fast enough. Maybe you daydream about when you are older and can do things that adults do but it seems like you’ll never be there. Ever feel that way?...
Keep ReadingWe all love to make plans. “What are we going to do today?” “Where should we go on our trip?” “Where should we spend the weekend?” These would all be common questions in a family. It’s not wrong to make plans but James wants us to think about it a bit differently....
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Keep ReadingCan you think of a scary opponent that you would not like to face off against in a competition? Would you like to play basketball against Lebron James? How about trying to tackle Adrian Peterson in football? Do you think you could hit a pitch from the best major league pitcher? How about trying to win a footrace against Usain Bolt?...
Keep ReadingImagine you are a parent. You kids love to ask you for things. In fact, they come to you over and over again to ask you for things they want. It’s like they are little, never ending “ask” machines as constant requests are always at on the tips of their tongues....
Keep ReadingHave you ever been in a fight with your brothers or sisters? (If you don’t have any brothers or sisters, just imagine for a second.) What was it about? What happened? How was is resolved? In any family conflict is normal. The key thing to remember when it comes to conflict is not if but why. If we can identify why it is we are in conflict with one another, we might be th...
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