Posts with the category “faith”

As we step into a new year, it’s natural to think about goals, plans, and the direction we want our lives to take. A new season often brings a kind of inventory, taking stock of where we’ve been and m...  Read More

Is your faith something you admire, or something that actually works?Is it polished and visible on Sunday mornings, or proven in the everyday grind of real life?Those questions sit at the heart of the...  Read More

Last week, we lit the candle of Hope.This week, we lean into the second flame: Peace.Peace isn’t the quiet we expect when everything is smooth.It’s deeper. Thicker. Truer.It’s the stillness that settl...  Read More

Reflecting on James 2:1–9As we enter the Christmas season, we are reminded of the greatest example of love and inclusion: God Himself coming into the world as a baby, born in a stable and announced fi...  Read More

Even in our darkest seasons, God meets us where we are, bringing peace, hope, and joy. In “Joy Comes in the Morning,” Pastor Bryan reminds us that the night is not a place of abandonment but a place w...  Read More

Faith is more than belief, it’s what we do when no one is watching. James 1 calls us to connect our hearts to our words, our feet, and our actions. Real faith notices those in need, controls our words...  Read More

Words have power, more than we often realize. In James 1:26, we’re reminded that our faith shows up in how we speak. This post explores how to keep a tight rein on our tongues, share blessing instead ...  Read More

Pastor Isaac shared an image this week that has stayed with me. He talked about what happens in the round pen when a trainer works with a young colt for the first time. That horse’s instinct is to tur...  Read More

Rachel reflects on how the steady morning light across the Black Hills mirrors God’s unchanging goodness. In the middle of busy days, raising kids, and juggling work, she reminds us that every good an...  Read More

Life can change without warning, leaving us unsure which way to turn. God offers a guide who sees the whole trail and provides wisdom for every twist and challenge. In this post, we explore how asking...  Read More

Rachel wrote this week’s blog on Finding Joy in Life’s Trials. Living in the Hills, we’ve experienced dry seasons so severe that last year we even fought fires to protect the land. Just like those dry...  Read More