Kevin Ross Comes to Faith in Christ!
Kevin grew up in Scottsdale with his parents and an older brother. He only attended church for funerals. He had no real religious exposure except for a few friends....
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How Community Transformed Isolation into Friendship
"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."...
How Feeling Known Led to Trusting God Deeper
“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...
Remembering Sacrifice: The 800-Mile March of Lester Schrenk and the True Meaning of Memorial Day
“As we remember Lester and countless others who endured so much, we’re reminded that the greatest acts of love often come through sacrifice.”...
How Genuine Connection Deepened Kyleigh’s Faith
"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."...
How Compassionate Community Brings Lasting Connection
“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.”...
How Worship Arts Impacts a Secure Foundation
"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.“...
How Giving God Control Impacts Fruitful Leadership
“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!”...
How Intentional Relationships Impact Internal Transformation
“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.’”...
How a Family-Friendly Environment Impacts Lasting Connections
“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.”...
How Generational Serving Impacts Purpose
"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."...
Strong Links
If you think about family genealogy and history like links in a chain of faith, there are broken links, weak links, strong links, and first links. ...
Keep ReadingJesus’ Grandmothers, Part 2
Ruth converted to the Lord after her husband died, and she became one of the godliest women in the Bible. She was King David’s great-grandma....
Keep ReadingJesus’ Grandmothers, Part 1
In an unprecedented act, Naomi’s friends seemed to have named the boy Obed in what was possibly a prophetic utterance. Obed means servant, or worshipper, of God....
Keep ReadingRestorer of Life
God’s order of marriage is covenant, consummation, then conception. For the first time, Boaz and Ruth enjoyed the gift of marital intimacy as husband and wife....
Keep ReadingAliviah Wnenta is a 7th grader at North Valley and this is her story!
She came to our church as an energetic young lady that all would say is “ready to blaze her own path!” Independent and strong! Aliviah was definitely seeking more in her life but not quite sure how to put her finger on exactly what was missing. ...
Keep ReadingNew Beginning
The storyline of Ruth goes from a funeral to a wedding both practically and emotionally. Ruth, which is one of the best-written short stories of all time, concludes with scenes of God’s hand of providential blessing resting upon Boaz, his lovely bride, Ruth, and her mother-in-law, Naomi. ...
Keep ReadingOur Redeemer
Indeed, Boaz shines forth here as a strong, bold, wise, and shrewd redeemer. He was clearly a man of action who made a promise to Ruth, headed immediately into town, called a court meeting to session, invited the unnamed man to sit down and make a decision on the spot, and in a short period, obeyed the law and redeemed Ruth as he led and everyone gladly followed him....
Keep ReadingPart of God's Family
Filled with joy for his legal victory and thrilled to be marrying Ruth, Boaz launched into a speech before those he had assembled to witness this great day of redemption. He promised to lovingly care for Ruth as his wife, as well as Naomi as his mother-in-law, and to honor Ruth’s deceased husband, Mahlon, and Mahlon’s deceased father, Elimelech....
Keep ReadingJoy from God's Plan
Influenced by Boaz’s shrewdness, the unnamed man realized that he couldn’t afford to buy the land and care for the two widows and any children that he might bear through Ruth....
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