What we see doesn't depend on what we're looking at; what we see depends on the perspective we have in looking at it. Your perspective on faith will determine what you see, and that determines how you respond. A message on John 3:1-17 by Richard Hong.Richard Hong

Richard Hong

As we move forward, we often have to pivot in order to achieve what we need to achieve. But the temptation to stay where we are is strong. A message on Matthew 17:1-9 by Richard Hong.Richard Hong

When you learn to cook, you learn there are five basic tastes: sweet, salty, sour, bitter, and umami (savory). But the reason salt is so important is because of its impact on the others. That's what matters for us, also. A message on Matthew 5:13-20 by Richard Hong.Richard Hong

Quite often, our attitudes aren't shaped by what we encounter; the attitude we bring to the encounter shapes our perception of it. A message on Matthew 5:1-12 by Richard Hong.Richard Hong

Do you want a life of happiness or a life of meaning? They aren't the same thing. But if you want a satisfying life, choose meaning over happiness. And that's what Jesus offers. A message on Matthew 4:12-23 by Richard Hong.Richard Hong

Prequels are all the rage. They tell stories of the turning points in the lives of characters that led them to become the people they would become. Is your life a movie - or a prequel? A message on John 1:29-42 by Richard Hong.Richard Hong

The world isn't divided into what is sacred and what is not. If we think things in the church are more special than things outside of it, soon we'll think the same of people. We need to see others as more, not less. A message on Matthew 3:13-17 by Richard Hong.Richard Hong

Too often we choose our goals and ask God to help us achieve them. But there is an alternative: rely on God to cast vision, then bring your gifts and talents to achieve them. A New Year's message on Matthew 2:13-23 by Richard Hong.Richard Hong

Sometimes we only look for the end result, when what is right in front of us is the sign that the result is coming. A message on Matthew 11:2-11 by Richard Hong.Richard Hong

Repentance isn't just about being sorry; it's about desisting from the offending behavior. But desisting often isn't just about our character, it's about the environment we're in - or choose to be in. A message on Matthew 3:1-12 by Richard Hong.Richard Hong

Jesus told us that his second coming would be unexpected. But that doesn't mean we should be oblivious to signs that God is active in the world right now. A message on Matthew 24:36-44 by Richard Hong.Richard Hong

People like to blame our problems on "them". But who are "they"? Ordinary people like us. But ordinary people make bad decisions when placed in tough circumstances. So can we. A message on Luke 23:33-43 by Richard Hong.Richard Hong

Poor questions produce misleading answers. And poor questions often stem from poor presumptions. A message on Luke 20:27-38 by Richard Hong.Richard Hong

When was the last time you just got lost in the experience of joy? When were you so happy you were willing to act recklessly? A message on Luke 19:1-10 by Richard Hong.Richard Hong

Willpower is great. It will help you achieve your goals. But what's more important? Humility. Because humility will help you discover better goals. A message on Luke 18:9-14 by Richard Hong.Richard Hong

When we go to God in prayer, are we meek and polite, or do we go to God with the intensity of what we're truly feeling? A message on Luke 18:1-8 by Richard Hong.Richard Hong

When we get through hard times, do we go back to the things were or do we move forward? Do we think about the lessons we may have learned - and do we heed them? A message on Luke 17:11-19 by Richard Hong.Richard Hong

Jesus wasn't teaching us how to be the ultimate Christian - he was teaching us the basic skills that are foundational to living as his followers. A message on Luke 17:5-10 by Richard Hong.Richard Hong

God's promises are sure. They just often aren't now. But tangible expressions of our hope can get us from the meantime to God's time. A message on Jeremiah 32:1-15 by Richard Hong.Richard Hong

You can't play a game well if you don't know how winning is defined. Have we misunderstood how God wants us to win at life? A message on Luke 16:1-13 by Richard Hong.Richard Hong

"I once was lost but now am found." Do you feel more lost or more found? How can you tell? Maybe one way is by how you react to the blessings of others. A message on Luke 15:1-10 by Richard Hong.Richard Hong

A disciple is a learner. An apprentice. An apprentice learns to do things the way the master would. Are you doing everything the way Jesus would? A message on Luke 14:25-33 by Richard Hong.Richard Hong

Baseball almost never names an MVP who played for a losing team. Why? Because lifting others up is what makes you valuable. A message on Luke 14:1,7-14 by Richard Hong.Richard Hong

We often see what we're conditioned to see, and then we act in accordance with what we see. Are we able to see situations as Jesus sees them? A message on Luke 13:10-17 by Richard Hong.Richard Hong

Standing up for your principles can strain your relationships. Sometimes that's just a risk we need to take. A message on Luke 12:49-56 by Richard Hong.Richard Hong

Some people try to plan everything before we act. But God simply wants us to be ready to move. A message on Luke 12:32-40 by Richard Hong.Richard Hong

The root of many issues, including greed, is our desire for control. But what we want to control often ends up controlling us. A message on Luke 12:13-21 by Richard Hong.Richard Hong

What does prayer do? One of its functions is to keep us connected to God's vision of what will be, but isn't yet. A message on Luke 11:1-13 by Richard Hong.Richard Hong

There are a lot of demands on us, distracting us. But our focus needs to be where our focus needs to be. A message on Luke 10:38-42 by Richard Hong.Richard Hong

We don't think our way to doing what God wants. We get there through love. A message on Luke 10:25-37 by Richard Hong.Richard Hong

Jesus sent his disciples out with nothing. He made them vulnerable - because vulnerability is at the root of authentic relationships. A message on Luke 10:1-11 by Richard Hong.Richard Hong

Positioning is an underrated aspect of preparation. Are we positioning ourselves to do good? A message on Luke 9:51-62 by Richard Hong.Richard Hong

Richard Hong

Most Americans aren't prepared for a financial emergency. Are you prepared for a spiritual emergency? A message on Romans 5:1-5 by Richard Hong.Richard Hong

Easter was the gift of a right relationship with God. Pentecost is the gift of a right relationship with one another. A Pentecost message on Acts 2:1-21 by Richard Hong.Richard Hong

Have we earned the sacrifices that have made our lives possible? Are we creating the society Jesus desires? A message on Luke 24:44-53 by Richard Hong.Richard Hong

It's great to have a vision of success. But sometimes we succeed by being open to things that are different from what we had imagined. A message on Acts 16:9-15 by Richard Hong.Richard Hong

Fill in the blank: a Jesus follower should never _____. Your answer speaks to your identity. Does your identity help or hinder you in fulfilling God's purpose? A message on Acts 11:1-18 by Richard Hong.Richard Hong

Week 2 of our series, Launch, explores ways to think about our potential. What if achieving our potential is less about effort and more about surrendering to it? A message on Acts 9:36-43 by Richard Hong.Richard Hong

Our failures aren't disqualifying - they're a launching pad for growth. A message on Acts 9:1-20 by Richard Hong.Richard Hong

When the other disciples told Thomas that they had seen Jesus, he didn't believe them. Why didn't they have credibility with him? A message on John 20:19-31 by Richard Hong.Richard Hong

The Easter Story teaches us that the possible isn't constrained by the impossible - possible lies beyond the impossible. An Easter message on John 20:1-18 by Richard Hong.Richard Hong

When someone tells you to silence your truth or your giftedness, the only proper response is to SHOUT. A message for Palm Sunday by Richard Hong.Richard Hong

Most people don't like to say "no". We often use "later" when we really mean "never." But "no" is good when it makes room for "yes". A message on John 12:1-8 by Richard Hong.Richard Hong

Our attitude toward life is often a matter of perspective. Where we see a reason to feel unhappy, God sees a reason to celebrate. A message on Luke 15:11-32 by Richard Hong.Richard Hong

Richard Hong

The point of a test is to learn something. If you're testing yourself during Lent, what are you trying to learn? A message on Luke 4:1-13 by Richard Hong.Richard Hong

It's usually a good idea to listen more than we speak. This is especially true of prayer. A message on Luke 9:28-36 by Richard HongRichard Hong

Jesus taught us to do far more good than we think is practical or possible. But are we giving up too easily? A message on Luke 6:27-38 by Richard HongRichard Hong