How I Forgave Myself After My Divorce
Hi, Welcome! How I Forgave Myself After My Divorce Posted by Uche Akwada, Contributing Writer, on Mar 22, 2023 How I Forgave Myself After My Divorce It was not easy getting here. After my divorce. In 2015, I married a man whom God clearly told me not to marry, but...
5 Fun Things Your Family Can Do To Welcome Spring (and Prep for Easter)
Hi, Welcome! 5 Fun Things Your Family Can Do To Welcome Spring (and Prep for Easter) Posted on Mar 06, 2023 5 Fun Things Your Family Can Do To Welcome Spring (and Prep for Easter) With longer days, (generally) warmer temperatures, and blooming flowers, springtime offers plenty of opportunities for...
Five Ideas for a Fun-Filled Friendsgiving/Thanksgiving
Hi, Welcome! Five Ideas for a Fun-Filled Friendsgiving/Thanksgiving Posted on Nov 17, 2021 Five Ideas for a Fun-Filled Friendsgiving/Thanksgiving Holiday season is just about here! Many of us are choosing to adapt familiar traditions or to make new ones. One thing that hasn't changed: how much we all cherish connecting...
Seven Family-Friendly DFW Christmas Events for 2023
Hi, Welcome! Seven Family-Friendly DFW Christmas Events for 2023 Posted on Nov 05, 2023 Seven Family-Friendly DFW Christmas Events for 2023 The weather is finally turning colder, and the sights and sounds of the holiday season are everywhere in DFW. It's a great time to gather friends and loved ones...
Seven Family-Friendly Christmas Events for 2020
Hi, Welcome! Seven Family-Friendly Christmas Events for 2020 Posted by Cindy Parker, Contributing Writer, on Dec 02, 2020 Seven Family-Friendly Christmas Events for 2020 I can’t believe it’s time to consider holidays but yet, here we are. This entire year seems to be a blur! Everyone has had to think...
Three Tips for Creating Positive Connections With Adult Children
Hi, Welcome! Three Tips for Creating Positive Connections With Adult Children Posted by Jeree Brunson, Contributing Writer, on Sep 17, 2019 Three Tips for Creating Positive Connections With Adult Children When I was pregnant with my oldest son, I remember many well-meaning people telling me two things: You have 18...
5 Major Catalysts for Healthy Change
Hi, Welcome! 5 Major Catalysts for Healthy Change Posted by Jack Warren, Executive Pastor, on Dec 10, 2019 5 Major Catalysts for Healthy Change The last two years have been two of the most stretching, challenging, and growth producing years of my life. My approach to living had to change....
Three Ways to Build a Firm Foundation for Your Kids
Hi, Welcome! Three Ways to Build a Firm Foundation for Your Kids Posted by Lori Eubanks, Central Women's Groups Pastor, on Jun 20, 2021 Three Ways to Build a Firm Foundation for Your Kids My husband, Tom, and I have had the privilege of raising three amazing daughters. We started...
Ten Life Hacks for a Healthy Lifestyle
Hi, Welcome! Ten Life Hacks for a Healthy Lifestyle Posted by Marissa Fuqua, Contributing Writer, on Oct 16, 2018 Ten Life Hacks for a Healthy Lifestyle Most of us want to live a healthy lifestyle. But when we think about what a healthy lifestyle means, we think it takes too...
7 Great Ideas for Inexpensive or Free Summer Fun
Hi, Welcome! 7 Great Ideas for Inexpensive or Free Summer Fun Posted by Rachel Blakemore, Social Media Specialist on Jun 16, 2025 7 Great Ideas for Inexpensive or Free Summer Fun Ok, parents, let’s ignore the beachy social media feeds and celebrity vacation pics for a minute. What’s it like...
Seven Free Family Easter Events in DFW for 2025
Hi, Welcome! Seven Free Family Easter Events in DFW for 2025 Posted on Mar 25, 2025 Seven Free Family Easter Events in DFW for 2025 Pastel candy, plastic eggs, and bunnies: they’re popping up everywhere, which means Easter will be here before you know it. Now’s the perfect time to...
Do Good
Hi, Welcome! Let's Do Good Together As DFW continues to grow, critical needs have grown too; sometimes leaving the most vulnerable in our community underserved and in need. Whether you’re passionate about the well-being of children, food security, sustainable jobs, health, wellness, or community development, there are so many ways...
If God is good, why does evil exist?
Hi, Welcome! May 25, 2025 • Jeff Jones, Lead Pastor If God is good, why does evil exist? Why would a good God allow suffering and evil? It’s one of the biggest questions about faith that people ask. We don’t have all the answers, but the Bible does give us...
6 Practices for Leading a Team
Hi, Welcome! 6 Practices for Leading a Team Posted by Jack Warren, Executive Pastor, on Jan 01, 2019 6 Practices for Leading a Team Marcus Buckingham says that there is a big difference between leading and managing. I agree 100%. The best organizational leaders communicate hope through vision. The best...
How To Forgive
Hi, Welcome! April 30, 2023 • Ryan Leak, Teaching Pastor How To Forgive Some hurts don’t go away just because they “ought” to. Good thing God has a bigger plan for dealing with the pain we’ve all experienced. Don’t miss the next talk in our current series as we explore...
Some People Change Us Forever
Hi, Welcome! July 09, 2023 • Cindy Park, Guest Speaker Some People Change Us Forever We weren’t made for a life of loneliness and isolation. What does it take to move toward being fully known and accepted, and how can our faith grow in the process? Don't miss the next...
The Journey Starts Here
Hi, Welcome! January 16, 2022 • Jeff Jones, Senior Pastor The Journey Starts Here Something new is unfolding. The book of Luke opens a window into an ancient world of religious institutions. From there, it starts to uncover the surprising reason why Jesus came: not to extend the status quo,...
Doing Good
Hi, Welcome! October 10, 2021 • Cindy Park, Guest Speaker Doing Good It’s been a hit-or-miss kind of year. How can we stay on target with doing good and engaging the people around us? And what does healthy engagement with others even look like? Join us as Cindy Park shares...
Why Are You Not Doing What I'm Asking When What I'm Asking Is Good?
Hi, Welcome! May 26, 2019 • Jeff Jones, Senior Pastor Why Are You Not Doing What I'm Asking When What I'm Asking Is Good? When we are facing difficult circumstances, such as a loved one being sick, unemployment for several months, or the inability to have a child, we start...
Good is Coming
Hi, Welcome! December 16, 2018 • Blake Bergstrom, Teaching Pastor Good is Coming Most of us find it difficult to wait. We don’t like waiting in line at the grocery store. We don’t like waiting in traffic. And we don’t like waiting for our prayers to be answered. Waiting on...
Good Conflict
Hi, Welcome! September 09, 2018 • Jeff Jones, Senior Pastor Good Conflict Oftentimes, we avoid conflict because it can be difficult and scary. We see conflict as a sign of weakness in our relationships. However, we cannot avoid it, and it is not a sign of weakness. Conflict can actually...
Advocating for the Other
Hi, Welcome! June 10, 2018 • Reggie Nious, Director of Development - Pivot and Kenny Brown, Executive Director-Pivot Advocating for the Other Oftentimes, our lives are so busy with our daily routines and commitments that we fail to see the great needs in our community. We fail to see the...
Real Options Offers Real Hope
Hi, Welcome! Real Options Offers Real Hope Posted by Joe Munoz, Contributing Writer, on May 06, 2021 Real Options Offers Real Hope Kim Brochu loved working as a patient advocate at Real Options , guiding those whose lives were turned upside down by an unplanned pregnancy. In her four years...
A Safe Place to Heal After Abortion
Hi, Welcome! A Safe Place to Heal After Abortion Posted by Katie Wood, Contributing Writer, on Jul 23, 2019 A Safe Place to Heal After Abortion I’m a mom to three girls; two of which are still at home. They are 12 and 14 years old. Teenagers. You know what...
Surprised by Church: A Social Recluse's Journey
Hi, Welcome! Surprised by Church: A Social Recluse's Journey Posted by Matt McNeill, Contributing Writer, on Jul 31, 2022 Surprised by Church: A Social Recluse's Journey I remember it vividly: sitting on the steps in front of the sanctuary with other 7-year-olds, bright lights hitting our faces as the priest...
Life Isn't Fair
Hi, Welcome! Life Isn't Fair Posted by Stanley Wang, Contributing Writer, on Jan 26, 2021 Life Isn't Fair "Life isn’t fair." We’ve all heard that phrase at some point when we were kids. As a parent, I’ve learned to appreciate the power it holds to cut off all further discussion...
Two Families at One Virtual Table
Hi, Welcome! Two Families at One Virtual Table Posted by Joe Muñoz, Contributing Writer, on Nov 25, 2020 Two Families at One Virtual Table It was the end of a scorching-hot North Texas summer Saturday, and two families were sitting down to a little bit of heaven on a plate:...
Finding Connection and Community in Unexpected Ways
Hi, Welcome! Finding Connection and Community in Unexpected Ways Posted by Jennifer Rogers, Contributing Writer, on Jul 02, 2019 Finding Connection and Community in Unexpected Ways We were created for community. We were not meant to journey through life alone. But sometimes, finding connection and community can be difficult because...
From Ashes to Beauty: A Story of Transformation
Hi, Welcome! From Ashes to Beauty: A Story of Transformation Posted by Marissa Fuqua, Contributing Writer, on Mar 21, 2018 From Ashes to Beauty: A Story of Transformation What is Transformation? Transformation has multiple applications. Scientifically, animals undergo metamorphosis, elements change through nuclear processes, and cells alter genetically by introducing...
How Can You Tell If Someone Has an Addiction?
Hi, Welcome! How Can You Tell If Someone Has an Addiction? Posted by Matt Johnston, Contributing Writer, on Sep 09, 2021 How Can You Tell If Someone Has an Addiction? One more drink. Another incident. A late night of browsing. Broken resolutions. How can you tell if someone has just...
What Is Advent?
Hi, Welcome! What Is Advent? Posted by Tsedey Tadesse, Contributing Writer, on Nov 22, 2023 What Is Advent? It seems like everyone's been given permission to set up our Christmas trees early this year. Some of us have had them up for at least a month! Why? We’re all eager...
Everything You Need to Know About the Advent Wreath
Hi, Welcome! Everything You Need to Know About the Advent Wreath Posted by Kevin Williams, Contributing Writer, on Nov 26, 2021 Everything You Need to Know About the Advent Wreath The turkey is cooked. The pie tins are empty. It’s official: Christmas season is upon us. Whatever you believe about...
Seeds of Faith: Amber's Story
Hi, Welcome! Seeds of Faith: Amber's Story Posted by Amber Harris, Contributing Writer, on Aug 27, 2023 Seeds of Faith: Amber's Story My mom planted the seeds of faith the minute I was born. I grew up going to church every Sunday and Wednesday night. When I was in third...
Finding Rest in the Deep End
Hi, Welcome! Finding Rest in the Deep End Posted by Katy Bailey, Sloan Creek Student Ministry Pastor, on Apr 20, 2021 Finding Rest in the Deep End Life is like a swimming in a big lake. Some seasons are spent in the shallow end, enjoying water games and soaking in...
Surviving Anxiety and Depression
Hi, Welcome! Surviving Anxiety and Depression Posted by Matt Brandenburg, Digital Engagement Pastor, on Oct 09, 2022 Surviving Anxiety and Depression There is hope for anxiety and depression. You can find and hold onto hope that things will get better as you move forward. When I was in my 20’s,...
Why Aren't My Relationships Deeper?
Hi, Welcome! Why Aren't My Relationships Deeper? Posted by Joanna Williams, Richardson Campus Adult Ministry Director, on Aug 30, 2022 Why Aren't My Relationships Deeper? As a young adult, I have found that the more I seek out friendships and desire connection, the harder it is to create those so-called...
How To Cope with Anxiety
Hi, Welcome! How To Cope with Anxiety Posted by Marissa Fuqua, Contributing Writer, on May 12, 2022 How To Cope with Anxiety According to the Anxiety and Depression Association of America , anxiety disorders are the most common mental illness in the U.S., affecting 40 million adults in the United...
Five Ways to Count Our Blessings
Hi, Welcome! Five Ways to Count Our Blessings Posted by Jeree Brunson, Contributing Writer, on Nov 20, 2020 Five Ways to Count Our Blessings It’s been quite a year! Navigating the pandemic, sifting through headline news, and handling life’s challenges can feel overwhelming as we gear up for the holiday...
How to Handle Stress When Life Doesn’t Make Sense
Hi, Welcome! How to Handle Stress When Life Doesn’t Make Sense Posted by Shanda Gunter, Care Pastor, on May 06, 2020 How to Handle Stress When Life Doesn’t Make Sense The Gunter house has been a little crazy in the last few weeks. When homeschooling started for my oldest child,...
How to Tackle BOREDom
Hi, Welcome! How to Tackle BOREDom Posted by Jason Lee, Groups Resident, on Mar 25, 2020 How to Tackle BOREDom COVID-19 has me stuck and I’m bored. Now what? AM: Early Morning Breathe As we continue to tune in on any news source (e.g., social media, TV, and radio), we...
How to Cope With Anxiety and Fear During the Pandemic
Hi, Welcome! How to Cope With Anxiety and Fear During the Pandemic Posted by Shanda Gunter, ReNew Director, on Mar 19, 2020 How to Cope With Anxiety and Fear During the Pandemic It’s hard to turn on the TV or scroll though social media without triggering anxiety or fear right...
How to Let Go of Emotional Baggage
Hi, Welcome! How to Let Go of Emotional Baggage Posted by Tsedey Tadesse, Contributing Writer, on Feb 05, 2019 How to Let Go of Emotional Baggage Emotional baggage is usually the term we use for unresolved negative issues of an emotional nature. We all have emotional baggage. But some are...
Overcoming Fear When Making Decisions
Hi, Welcome! Overcoming Fear When Making Decisions Posted by Anita Battista, Contributing Writer, on Feb 04, 2018 Overcoming Fear When Making Decisions When faced with making decisions, especially life-changing ones, it is natural for us to feel fear and anxiety. We might have a fear of the unknown, a fear...
Seven Common Questions About Baptism
Hi, Welcome! Seven Common Questions About Baptism Posted by Jennifer Rogers, Contributing Writer, on Mar 08, 2022 Seven Common Questions About Baptism If you grew up in the church, you have probably heard or experienced some type of baptism—whether it was watching a Christ-follower be immersed in water or attending...
Who Decided What Should Be in the New Testament?
Hi, Welcome! Who Decided What Should Be in the New Testament? Posted by Eric Torrence, Transformation Pastor, on Feb 01, 2022 Who Decided What Should Be in the New Testament? Our New Testaments contain the Gospels of Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John. However, there are other gospels about Jesus, some...
Finding Faith, Hope, and Love in the Psalms
Hi, Welcome! Finding Faith, Hope, and Love in the Psalms Posted by Susan Harms, Contributing Writer, on Sep 30, 2021 Finding Faith, Hope, and Love in the Psalms As a morning person, my perfectly crafted early latte isn’t so much about waking me up as it is to welcome me...
Where Do We Take Our Cues?
Hi, Welcome! Where Do We Take Our Cues? Posted by Vince Ellwood, Contributing Writer, on Apr 29, 2021 Where Do We Take Our Cues? To say that we are living in culture filled with competing voices would be an understatement. How can we figure out what's best in a confusing...
How the Holy Spirit Can Empower Us
Hi, Welcome! How the Holy Spirit Can Empower Us Posted by Ed Hager, Contributing Writer, on Aug 01, 2018 How the Holy Spirit Can Empower Us Discovering the Holy Spirit After my divorce, to say I struggled would be an understatement. But among the most glaring evidences of my struggle...
How to Seek the Wisdom of God
Hi, Welcome! How to Seek the Wisdom of God Posted by Elle Sanders, Contributing Writer, on Jan 28, 2018 How to Seek the Wisdom of God Seeking God’s wisdom can be difficult in our culture when we hear many people share their “wisdom” with us. Everyone has their own sense of...
How To Fight Burnout
Hi, Welcome! How To Fight Burnout Posted by Matt Brandenburg, Digital Engagement Pastor, on Aug 21, 2022 How To Fight Burnout We were two months into the Covid shutdown and I sat in the corner of our bedroom, hunched over my computer. Teaching college-level economics to a classroom full of...
Mental Health Matters: Q&A with a Mental Health Professional
Hi, Welcome! Mental Health Matters: Q&A with a Mental Health Professional Posted by Ly Tran, Licensed Counselor at Lifeologie, on May 18, 2021 Mental Health Matters: Q&A with a Mental Health Professional The month of May is recognized in the U.S. as Mental Health Awareness Month . This designation, which...
5 Ways to Support Someone Who's Grieving
Hi, Welcome! 5 Ways to Support Someone Who's Grieving Posted by Matt Johnston, Contributing Writer, on Apr 15, 2021 5 Ways to Support Someone Who's Grieving The death of a loved one is a painful reality we all face, but the caring presence of friends during times of loss can...
3 Practical Ways to Flatten the Curve
Hi, Welcome! 3 Practical Ways to Flatten the Curve Posted by Kelsey Kruzich, Communications Admin, on May 26, 2020 3 Practical Ways to Flatten the Curve News reports reveal the U.S. COVID-19 death toll hit 100,000 and unemployment rates are increasing as 1 in 4 Americans have filed for unemployment...
7 Ways You Can Celebrate Women’s History Month
Hi, Welcome! 7 Ways You Can Celebrate Women’s History Month Posted on Mar 01, 2023 7 Ways You Can Celebrate Women’s History Month March is Women’s History Month, an annual, nationwide recognition of the achievements and contributions of women throughout U.S. history. How did it start, and how can we...
How To Talk to Your Kids and Teens About the Mass Shooting in Allen
Hi, Welcome! How To Talk to Your Kids and Teens About the Mass Shooting in Allen Posted on May 15, 2023 How To Talk to Your Kids and Teens About the Mass Shooting in Allen The recent shooting in Allen, Texas has profoundly altered our community. Many families are wrestling...
2 Lessons I'm Learning About How To Survive Parenthood
Hi, Welcome! 2 Lessons I'm Learning About How To Survive Parenthood Posted by Wendy Child, Creative Coordinator, on Jan 22, 2023 2 Lessons I'm Learning About How To Survive Parenthood What do Taylor Swift and a common household item have to teach us about surviving parenthood? A lot, actually. There...
Keep Calm and Parent On: Step Back and Watch Them Fly
Hi, Welcome! Keep Calm and Parent On: Step Back and Watch Them Fly Posted by Lisa DeBusk, Legacy Campus KIDS CO. Elementary Pastor, on May 17, 2022 Keep Calm and Parent On: Step Back and Watch Them Fly “Hey son, how do you think you’ll feel in 20 years when...
How To Raise Our Kids To Value Others
Hi, Welcome! How To Raise Our Kids To Value Others Posted by Peggy Hooker, Children's Ministry Director on Jul 30, 2021 How To Raise Our Kids To Value Others My favorite chapter in Bob Goff’s book Love Does is chapter 10, “The Interviews.” In it, Goff talks about the aftermath...
10 Interesting Facts About Jesus That Might Surprise You
Hi, Welcome! 10 Interesting Facts About Jesus That Might Surprise You Posted by Maggie Coffey, Contributing Writer, on Feb 27, 2024 10 Interesting Facts About Jesus That Might Surprise You Jesus Christ is one of the most controversial figures in history. And one of the complicated things to understand about...
A Conversation About Rebranding Christianity
Hi, Welcome! A Conversation About Rebranding Christianity Posted on Oct 04, 2023 A Conversation About Rebranding Christianity Earlier this year, Chase Oaks Lead Pastor Jeff Jones sat down with two influential marketing/communications executives, Michelle Oh Sing and Mike Hogan, to talk about the concept of rebranding Christianity. They explored what...