di Heights Church
“Justice, mercy and faithfulness. These you ought to have done, without neglecting the others.” – Matthew 23:23What if Jesus really meant that the way you carry out matters like justice, mercy, and faith really are what’s most important? This weekend we stepped into our third week of What If, where (you might have gathered) we had a conversation on justice. As disciples of Jesus, He calls us to nurture both our personal holiness with Christ and also our heart for greater compassion and justice.TAKE A MOMENT TO ASK...1* Where is God asking you to seek justice, mercy, and faithfulness in your own life?2* Where have you been practicing your own personal holiness, but have overlooked practicing justice, mercy, and faith with the people God has called you to?
This weekend we heard a powerful message from Pastor John on being the salt of the earth and the light of the world. Jesus calls us to be a visible representation of Christ to the people in our life. As you step into the spaces that you encompass this week, how can you add the flavor and illumination of Jesus to those around you? Take a listen to our talk from this past weekend and join us in exploring what this means for us and how it shapes each of our lives.
This weekend we dove into week one of our collection of talks surrounding what-if questions. This week we started out by jumping into the sermon on the mount where we look at what it means when Jesus talks about blessings. To understand the word blessed is to understand the divine announcement that God is with you and God is on your side. Make sure to watch back to hear more about how you can look for where He is found and how you can move towards that
This week we are reframing our perspective to change our interpretation of the picture that is 2022. Whatever this year brings you, we hope that you can shift your outlook to see the gratitude that is produced by the circumstances that you will face. No matter the moment you find yourself in, there is purpose to be found in every moment of every day.
This weekend we got to lean in together, pause for a moment, and fix our gaze toward being intentional with all that Jesus has intended for us in this new year. We are getting well in 2022 and taking ground in our journey as followers of Jesus. This week we encourage you to set aside at least 10 minutes and take a moment to fix your gaze upon the grace given to you through Jesus. Reflect on the narrative that begins at Christmas with the birth of Jesus and see how there is so much more for you in 2022, in your faith, and in every single moment thereafter.
This weekend Pastor Owen wrapped up our Advent season by talking to us about the peace that accompanies the arrival of our Savior.No matter the season we're in, it's easy to get overwhelmed by the chaos that lives all around us. This Christmas season is a great reminder that our peace isn't based on the outcome of our situation but it's based on the good news that has been given to us.
The season of Advent is all about the anticipation for what is to come and let's be honest... There is something great coming this Christmas! In the arrival of our Savior, there is freedom to be found as we grasp that Jesus came to earth on a rescue mission for humanity. As we shift our perspective towards the birth of our Savior and the freedom found within, we find a new motivation to care for the needs of those within our community. How does this shape the way you step into today? What would it look like if we were motivated by service?
This weekend we got to hear a timely message from Pastor Todd on having true joy, even when things aren't always joy-filled. In the same way that the first Christmas was a little messy, our own Christmas season can oftentimes be a bit of a mess too. When things are a mess and aren't going the way we would hope, how can we begin to find joy in the midst of these challenges that we face? Believe what God says over what we feel Turn your attention toward Jesus Live the life of purpose you were created for
This past weekend Pastor John kicked off our Advent series and stepped into a conversation around the names of God. When you recognize the name of Jesus, you can know that there is no other name that brings salvation. Emmanuel, God with us, savior of the world.Knowing the names of God has the power to influence all of you as you step into a brand new week, bringing you: 💫 Confidence 💫 Comfort 💫 Clarity 💫 A Cause for Celebration
As we have adventured all through the story of Joseph, we have seen God’s sovereignty playing out in every aspect. For our final week of Intended For Good, we see how God continues to walk alongside Joseph through all of life's offenses and how we too can step into forgiveness like Joseph.