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Better Perspectives | How To Be Pleasant And Helpful

We live in an age when emotional connection is increasingly going virtual, and it seems that negative emotion and hostility are more prevalent in the virtual world than in the real world. Pastor JD concludes the Better Perspectives series with a message about how to be pleasant and kind without giving in to the wave of hostility and manipulation we face today. We hope this service blesses you and inspires you to live better.

Better Perspectives | The Divine Call

What does it mean to believe in God? Is arriving at the conclusion that it is plausible that a supreme being or intelligence has had a hand in the existence of the universe and creation to believe in God?
Can you believe in something and do nothing about it?
When someone believes in God, and opens their heart and senses to experience the divine, there is an awareness that sets in. If that person opens their heart, they will realize there is a divine call beseeching them toward a spiritual journey. 
Jesus was the supreme example of this journey. Pastor JD shares a strong message about the divine call, and the 3 stages a believer will go through should he or she decide to answer it. 
We hope this message blesses you and inspires you to live better.

Better Perspectives | A Perspective Of Trust

What would your life look like if you lived as though you trust God. Many times we say and confess our trust, but how much better could our lives be if our actions reflected it? Pastor Alini Müller shares a compelling message about the heroes of faith and how their example leads us to trust God all the more.

Better Perspectives | A Bigger Circle

For many, the path to a better life means better circumstances – a better surrounding, a better situation, or even a better past. However, when there is improvement on two or three of those areas they realize life still doesn't feel better. Why? Whether you are an optimist stuck in the same mindset believing things will change, or you are a pessimist and you already saw the end coming, I want you to consider the idea that your perspective might be attached to untruths. Ideas, patterns of thinking, and assumptions that are leading you to see things differently than they already are. Join us, as Pastor JD and Austin Brennan sit down for a thought provoking conversation.

Better Perspectives | How To Face The Fire

We will all have moments and seasons when we will face the fire. In this message, Pastor JD shares a better perspective on how to face difficult situations beyond your control. We hope this message blesses you and helps you live better.

Better Perspectives | A Teachable Spirit

A perspective is not what you see, but how you see it. A fundamental quality someone needs to be able to have a better perspective is having a teachable spirit. Pastor JD shares 3 things you need (plus a bonus!) to develop a teachable spirit. We hope these 15 minutes will bless you and help you live better.

Songs Of Summer | Psalm 148 | Why Praise Matters?

Why is it important that we praise God? Have you ever asked yourself that question? You might think it is irrelevant to you, depending on your background. But our worship is one of the most significant things about us. We are spiritual beings, and spiritual beings worship. What we praise defines so much in our lives. This week's conversation focuses on a Psalm that calls for all things to praise the Lord. -- We hope this conversation blesses you and helps you live better!

Songs Of Summer | Psalm 22 | You Never Pray Alone

Prayer is a practice most westerners take part in. But if you are a follower of Jesus, what is the function and utility of prayer? In this message, JD explores the connection between Psalm 22 and a prayer Jesus prayed in an important moment in his life. We hope this message helps you grow and live better!