Memorial Day 2026

Pastor Cutthroat

 Many Christians have adopted a win at all costs mentality, believing that they can best serve Jesus, only by gaining access to political power. However, Paul disputes this idea of putting ourselves first, and calls for Christians to consider others and their needs. Phil 2:1-13

By name.

 Paul stayed connected to the people he served long after he left their cities (Phil. 1). Are you truly connected to the people you worship with—or keeping your distance. And who have you quietly decided you won’t connect with at all?

gods out of anything

Paul’s Mars Hill sermon (Acts 17) exposes our talent for making idols out of anything. So be honest: are you worshiping a party, a product, or some other modern god? And how would your life change if your devotion belonged fully to the God revealed in God the Son, Jesus Christ?

Sorry Paul

Paul was jailed for healing because the system protected oppression. The gospel still calls us to confront injustice and push for change. Where is someone being crushed today—and what bold, Christ‑shaped action can you take? Acts 16

Knocking the scales from the eyes

 When Ananias prayed for Paul, “something like scales” fell from his eyes (Acts 9). What scales still cling to ours? Are we so absorbed in our own concerns that we fail to see the suffering, injustice, and harm unfolding around us?

Book Beating

 After the crucifixion, fear locked the disciples away. The world answered Jesus’s love with violence, but the risen Christ brought peace (John 20). We follow Him when we choose love over fear, letting compassion—not power—be what changes the world.