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Family Meeting Recap
Our Family Meeting was incredible. People gathered together as we broke bread (literally), laughed, and heard some essential updates in the life of the church. We talked about three major things: ministry updates, Cornerstone for Generations, and our finances. 1....
Five things Jesus does when we ask for a do-over
This past weekend we wrapped up our series, Do-Overs. Over the past three weeks, we have learned how we get do-overs, what to do when there is no do-over, and what to do when we need a do-over. Jesus gives us do-overs all the time, but what happens next? Here are the...
Four things we can learn from Job.
Have you ever wondered when the suffering in your life will end? This life throws twists and turns at us, and it can be hard to have faith in God when we are dealing with so much pain, but it's not impossible. This weekend, Charlie talked about four things we...
How many do-overs do we get?
Can you think of a specific time when you really wish you could have a do-over? Sometimes we feel like we have blown it so many times that there is no way we can make it right again. We feel the need to take over and make Jesus sit in the passenger seat. We...
Three reasons why participating in a group or Bible Study is critical to your spiritual growth.
This weekend we are launching community groups and Bible studies for 2019! We believe this is a critical piece to becoming a fully devoted follower of Christ. Here are three reasons why we believe this: Encouragement – You will surround yourself with a group of people...
Resolutions vs. Goals
It’s just past January 1st, and that means one thing. New Years’ resolutions. Why are these some of the hardest promises that we make every year? It might be because we promise things that we know we can’t keep. Or maybe even more than that, our promises aren’t rooted...
Four ways you can show people that they matter.
Over the past three weeks, the overwhelming theme we have been trying to convey to you is that you matter. Jesus didn’t leave heaven to get his name painted in the stars; He left because he saw the immense value in you. And just as he saw value in us, he wanted us to...
Three last minute ways you can spread the joy of Christmas.
Christmas is such a particular time of year. Our homes get festive, family comes into town, and in the air, there is an unexplainable joy. It's incredible. There are only four more days until Christmas day, and we want to encourage you with three last-minute ways you...
Do something and change someone’s life forever.
This past weekend, Charlie and Toni talked about how we can all do something for the missions that Church on the Ridge supports. Did any stand out to you? We support missional efforts in Cambodia, Latvia, Eswatini, at the Mt.Si Food Bank, at Teen Challenge, and with...
Gratitude in the workplace. Is it possible?
How do you feel appreciated and respected at work? Most of the time we don't. We feel weighed down by the negativity that churns in the workplace, but we don't have to stay that way. This past week Kevin talked about the five languages of appreciation in the...