Catch 22: Gimel by Nick Francis Stephens (March 10, 2019)

catch-22 | kætʃtwentiˈtuː |
noun
a dilemma or difficult circumstance from which there is no escape because of mutually conflicting or dependent conditions.
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Does following Jesus ever feel like a Catch-22? Do you find yourself caught between a desire to follow Jesus and a fear when not trusting in yourself?
In this series Nick will be walking us through the Hebrew alphabet and the prose written in reflection found in Psalm 119. Here in the longest chapter in the Bible are 22 things we can catch regarding God's character, passion and love for us. We can apply these truths to our daily lives and demonstrate a faithfulness to him that moves us deeper into maturity with Him.
Psalm 119:17-24 "Gimel" - foot; path; walk
 

Catch 22: Bet by Nick Francis Stephens (March 3, 2019)

catch-22 | kætʃtwentiˈtuː |
noun
a dilemma or difficult circumstance from which there is no escape because of mutually conflicting or dependent conditions.
______________________
Does following Jesus ever feel like a Catch-22? Do you find yourself caught between a desire to follow Jesus and a fear when not trusting in yourself?
In this series Nick will be walking us through the Hebrew alphabet and the prose written in reflection found in Psalm 119. Here in the longest chapter in the Bible are 22 things we can catch regarding God's character, passion and love for us. We can apply these truths to our daily lives and demonstrate a faithfulness to him that moves us deeper into maturity with Him.

Catch 22: Aleph by Nick Francis Stephens (February 24, 2019)

catch-22 | kætʃtwentiˈtuː |
noun
a dilemma or difficult circumstance from which there is no escape because of mutually conflicting or dependent conditions.
______________________
Does following Jesus ever feel like a Catch-22? Do you find yourself caught between a desire to follow Jesus and a fear when not trusting in yourself?
In this series Nick will be walking us through the Hebrew alphabet and the prose written in reflection found in Psalm 119. Here in the longest chapter in the Bible are 22 things we can catch regarding God's character, passion and love for us. We can apply these truths to our daily lives and demonstrate a faithfulness to him that moves us deeper into maturity with Him.

Simple. Passion. by Nick Francis Stephens (January 27, 2019)

"Let your manner of life be worthy of the gospel of Christ, so that whether I come and see you or am absent, I may hear of you that you are standing firm in one spirit, with one mind striving side by side for the faith of the gospel, and not frightened in anything by your opponents. This is a clear sign to them of their destruction, but of your salvation, and that from God. For it has been granted to you that for the sake of Christ you should not only believe in him but also suffer for his sake, engaged in the same conflict that you saw I had and now hear that I still have."
Philippians 1:27-30
Simple. Passion. 

Simple. Hope. by Nick Francis Stephens (January 20, 2019)

Living Faith is a community of followers of Jesus who are desiring to live by faith, be known by love, and live as an expression of Christ's hope in the world.
This week Pastor Nick reflects on the third attribute expressed by the author in Psalm 119:129-136 - "Hope".
Your testimonies are wonderful;therefore my soul keeps them.The unfolding of your words gives light;it imparts understanding to the simple.I open my mouth and pant,because I long for your commandments.Turn to me and be gracious to me,as is your way with those who love your name.Keep steady my steps according to your promise,and let no iniquity get dominion over me.Redeem me from man's oppression,that I may keep your precepts.Make your face shine upon your servant,and teach me your statutes.My eyes shed streams of tears,because people do not keep your law.

Simple. Love. by Nick Francis Stephens (January 13, 2019)

Every new year brings with it a desire we all have to start anew. Perhaps it is just cultural propaganda wooing us to make fading commitments or perhaps it is the voice of desire that actually echoes so often in each of our souls.
Here at Living Faith as we acknowledge the beginning of a new year and we refocus not on the things we want to change but rather on the tools we need to live a changed life.
Faith. Love. Hope.

Simple : Faith by Nick Francis Stephens (January 6, 2019)

Your testimonies are wonderful;therefore my soul keeps them.The unfolding of your words gives light;it imparts understanding to the simple.I open my mouth and pant,because I long for your commandments.Turn to me and be gracious to me,as is your way with those who love your name.Keep steady my steps according to your promise,and let no iniquity get dominion over me.Redeem me from man's oppression,that I may keep your precepts.Make your face shine upon your servant,and teach me your statutes.My eyes shed streams of tears,because people do not keep your law.
Psalm 119:129-136

On the Run: Mystique by Nick Francis Stephens (November 25, 2018)

The Scriptures repeatedly speak to the mystery of the gospel of Christ revealed to his people through the work of Jesus. The fruit of the church is to translate that mystery into something that becomes visible, evidence of the love of God.
Join us this week as we do a rewind of the series looking at it from a New Testament context in Hebrews 12. Join us in running. 

A Great Big Giving God by Dean Vander Wiele (November 18, 2018)

God is a great, big, giving God! Tune and listen to Dean share about this great God that loves us so very much and how we can respond this holiday season.

On the Run: Running Alone by Nick Francis Stephens (November 11, 2018)

Learn to run alone so you don’t have to. In all of our lives we will experience those times that we have to run alone.
Running alone reveals our hearts. Running alone reveals the source of our provision. Running alone reveals the state of our being. Running alone forces us to make decisions that otherwise we would all together avoid.
When we run away from Christ, we will absolutely find fear in each and every place we hid. There is no where you can run that you will be free from fear. Fear can only not exist when we’re free.