Many of us have experienced the journey of striving for love and approval through serving, only to find that real healing and freedom come when we serve from a place of love and compassion, just as Jesus did. In this teaching, we get to take a deeper look at our hearts and motives, stepping into the practices Jesus lived out so that the fruit of th…

In this teaching, Kim Butcher invites us to embrace a life that mirrors Jesus' way of being interruptible. Jesus consistently welcomed interruptions, whether from the sick, the broken, or the lost, viewing them as opportunities to serve and love. Kim challenges us to ask: Are we willing to slow down, be inconvenienced, and allow the Holy Spirit to …

In this teaching, Andy explored the practice of service as taught by Jesus, drawing inspiration from historical accounts of early Christians who embodied compassion during the Cyprian Plague. Learn how this ancient practice transforms us, forms us into people of love, and impacts the world around us. Andy also dove into the biblical parable of the …

Andy dove deep into the importance of community and spiritual formation within the body of Christ. He explores the critical need for both individual healing and collective growth, shedding light on the obstacles we often face, such as unresolved personal wounds and the influence of individualism. Andy encouraged us to embrace both solitude and comm…

Kim Butcher talked about how vital community and relationships are for anyone following Jesus, using insights from Jesus' own life and the relationship circles described by psychologist Robin Dunbar. She encouraged us to look at the different levels of relationships we have—from our larger community to our closest friends—and challenged us to be in…

Kate Rhoden continued our conversation on the practice of silence and solitude, guiding us through three key things we may encounter on this journey: ourselves, the enemy, and ultimately, the presence of God. Kate shared her own personal struggles and breakthroughs along the way. She invited us to lean into the discomfort and confront the fears tha…

Andy continued the conversation on the practice of solitude and silence by turning to the example of Jesus, who often withdrew to quiet, desolate places to pray and commune with the Father. The life of Jesus demonstrates the significance of stepping away from the noise and busyness of the world to connect with God in stillness. Andy encouraged us t…

Watch Kim's teaching as she emphasized how important it us to show love and compassion to people in need, drawing on the story of the Good Samaritan. She encouraged us to pause and think about who our neighbors are and how we could show them love through simple acts of kindness and hospitality. Key Takeaways: We are called to be witnesses of Christ…

Check out Kim's message where she highlights how powerful hospitality and storytelling can be in sharing the message of Jesus. By simply being welcoming, Kim encourages us to pray for more compassion and to trust that God will create opportunities to share His love. Here are the key takeaways from Kim's message: Being a witness for Christ means sha…

As Ryan and Kate enters and prepares for their sabbatical, he is reminded of the deep importance of rest and spiritual renewal. This is not just a pause or break, but a purposeful time to dive deeper into personal growth and aligning more closely with God's purpose for his life. In the busyness of ministry, it can be easy to lose sight of the need …

As we continue our conversation on Generosity as a practice that forms us into people of contentment, contentment in Jesus.Jesus is calling us to be a resilient community, filled with resilient disciples walking out a resident faith. Resilient follower of Jesus is one who is simply and radically content in Christ.…

Kim has an incredible story to share with you all about how God provided for her in a miraculous way when she was in need of a car. But this story isn't just about a car - it's about the overwhelming generosity and love that poured out from our community and ultimately, from God himself. We are excited to share with you and talk about what it looks…

We believes in open and honest conversations about finances and generosity. In this message, Ryan shares our heart on why it's so important for us to talk about money and stewardship. He unpacks the biblical principles of generosity, explaining how Jesus spoke more about money than almost any other topic. We are invited to practice radical generosi…

Over the past several weeks, we've been diving deep into what it looks like to be a people of prayer - both corporately and personally. I would strongly encourage you to go back and listen to the powerful messages that have been shared, as they have laid an important foundation for us to build upon. Prayer is so vital to our relationship with God, …

Kate Rhoden shares a deeply personal story about her father's battle with bipolar disorder and his recent mental health crisis. She vulnerably describes the pain and uncertainty her family is facing, likening it to the disciples' experience of being caught in a violent storm while Jesus slept. Kate acknowledges the difficulty of continuing to pray …

Janice Nelson shares her powerful testimony and insights on the transformative journey of prayer. Janice has an incredible story to tell, from her early struggles with unanswered prayers as a young girl, to her eventual surrender and deep encounter with the living God. Through Janice's raw honesty and vulnerability, we'll learn how prayer is not ju…

We want to invite you to join us in embracing the transformative power of communal prayer. In this message, we've explored how opening our lives to one another in vulnerability and dependence on Christ can be a profound gift. The voices of shame, condemnation, and isolation are loud, pushing us to hide our brokenness. But within the body of Christ,…

As a community, we were challenged to move beyond surface-level prayers and instead engage in deeper, more meaningful conversations with God. If you missed this powerful message, we encourage you to listen. Sommer's words have the potential to transform the way we approach prayer and deepen our connection with the Lord. Join us as we continue explo…

Kim shared her journey of learning to embrace rest in her life. As a highly driven, performance-oriented leader, Kim used to be addicted to productivity and people-pleasing, always striving to prove her worth through her work. Kim has been on a transformative journey of surrendering her need for approval and finding her identity in Christ alone. We…

As a community, we've been exploring what it means to walk the narrow way and embrace spiritual disciplines like rest and Sabbath. This can be challenging, as our culture often pushes us to stay busy and productive. However, Jesus invites us into a different rhythm - one of peace, connection, and deeper relationship with Him. Join us as we have an …

We had an opportunity to hear from Andy and Andrea as they share their journey of integrating a Sabbath rhythm into their lives. Emphasizing the importance of taking small steps, they gave us a glimpse, a taste and see, of the transformative impact of practicing Sabbath and finding peace and joy in God's rest.…

Are you feeling weary and burdened? Do you long for rest and a deeper connection with Jesus? We invite you to listen this teaching discover the unforced rhythms of grace.بقلم Living Waters Rogue Valley

In this teaching, we discuss the concept of resilient community and discipleship. We envision a community that is not fragmented, tattered, or tired. We believe in learning to be Christians who are not afraid of work and who value gathering together in community centered on Jesus. We honor all stages of life and celebrate every season and stage. We…

Just as the Narrow Way is about less, JOHN 15 is about less. God's purpose in pruning is to make room for continued and ongoing growth, forming us into a resilient community of resilient disciples walking out a resilient faith. He won’t stop tending to the process of formation into a fruitful people who look and love like Jesus.…

“In a world that is counter to my growth into Christ-likeness, we must be aware of what is conforming or deforming us, and work to counteract it by actively pursuing formation into a people who look like Jesus and exhibit the fruit of our relationship with the Holy Spirit.” What is forming you, what is forming us?Therein lies the JESUS’ call to the…

Join us as we discuss the question, 'What will you do with all that you have been given? Intimacy with God and understanding our identity in Him lays the foundation for a powerful and impactful life.بقلم Living Waters Rogue Valley

We dive into the topic of inheritance and what it truly means for us as followers of Jesus. We explore the idea that inheritance is not about money or possessions, but about the Holy Spirit coming and resting powerfully in our lives. Intimacy with God is the foundation of our inheritance, and how identity and inheritance flow out of that intimacy. …

Join us as we explore what it means to be adopted, apprentices, and ambassadors of Jesus. We delve into the concept of adoption, where we are brought into God's home and heart, becoming children of God. Through the teachings of Jesus, we learn how to be apprentices, following in his footsteps and learning from him as our master. As ambassadors, we …

In this teaching, we explore the importance of intimacy, identity, and inheritance in our journey with God. We are reminded that our identity flows from our intimacy with Him, and that walking in our identity is an expression of our deep connection with God. Through scripture, we learn that our true identity is found in Christ, and that we are deep…

Gideon was a man easy to overlook. In the book of Judges we learn the history of Israel when it was under oppression from surrounding nations, suffering from frequent raids. These raids were the consequences of turning their backs on God for years, but finally, the people were beginning to call out to Him for deliverance. God heard them and picked …

Many of us have hindered our relationship with God (and others) because we drag who we think He wants us to be (or who we think others want us to be) before Him, while withholding our TRUE SELF. This is what we mean by living in our FALSE SELF. And living in our FALSE SELF can become so normal/natural that we don’t even realize we are doing it!…

If you missed last Sunday, we talked about how God is leading us as a community around giving and our finances. Please give it a listen and enjoy a fresh perspective from our Pastors, Ryan and Kate.بقلم Living Waters Rogue Valley

Join us as we explore the importance of relational intimacy with God, and how it impacts our lives and relationships. We share practical insights and personal stories, all with the goal of creating a safe and healthy community where love and forgiveness thrive. Get ready for honest conversations, challenging questions, and a whole lot of encouragem…

Intimacy with God is a beautiful process, that requires a constant yes, and a willingness to travel with Him into the deeper places. Intimacy isn't about reaching "it" as a destination, it is all about the daily journey walking with him through hard things, trusting Him in every season, and being bold going after things in our lives that hold us ba…

Intimacy is the root of your life in Christ. It is this connection to the source of life from which everything else grows. Daily, you will be allowing the roots of your life and love to stretch into the depths of God’s presence. Tha love that is abundantly available to you. New life, new daily habits, and new goals start right now.…

Isaiah 43:18-21 - "Remember not the former things, nor consider the things of old. Behold, I am doing a new thing; now it springs forth, do you not perceive it? I will make a way in the wilderness and rivers in the desert…for I give water in the wilderness, rivers in the desert, to give drink to my chosen people, the people whom I formed for myself…

Join us as we continue Advent, centering our heart on FAITH as we wait on Jesus, preparing our hearts to celebrate His birth, while also waiting for his arrival in and around the places in our lives that need Him desperately right now. He is not far off, and is "near the brokenhearted" (Psalm 34:18). No matter where you are, or what you are walking…

We are continuing our journey through "The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry" this season and I am excited to be sharing with you this weekend on portions of the book that have been impactful and somewhat challenging, especially in a season that wants to push us to extreme limits.We will also move into the next week of Advent as we prepare our hearts t…

Each Sunday and the corresponding week in this Advent season, we have a specific focus to help prepare our hearts to “receive” Jesus into our homes and hearts on Christmas as we honor and celebrate His birth. The process of preparation is to slow down, remain focused on Jesus in the middle of a hectic season, and fight the urge to get spun up or sp…

There are definitely prayers I can look back on and I’m very thankful that God didn’t move on my behalf and do what I wanted the way I wanted, and I have to admit that His Goodness and Wisdom have brought me here WAY better than my plan ever could have…But often when I think back across my prayer life’s journey, the moments that rise to the surface…

Prayer forms us into a vessel for His presence, but it doesn’t earn anything. It doesn't earn my our into His presence by jumping through prayer hoops. I was taught that prayer accesses what Jesus' life and blood poured out established for us.بقلم Living Waters Rogue Valley

John 10:12-13 - “The hired hand is not the shepherd who owns the sheep. So when he sees the wolf coming, he abandons the sheep and runs away...Jesus is the Shepherd who stays when the wolves of life come to huff and puff and blow our houses down. Mixing parables a bit, but the point remains: We HAVE a Savior who guards and guides our lives, and fig…

The Parable of the Laborers in the Vineyard invites us all to examine our response to the extravagance of the Good News of Jesus. If you are like me, on first read you may identify with the laborers in some way or even struggle with understanding what Jesus is really trying to say. As we spend time contemplating this section of scripture, let’s inv…

We are here to remind you that we have a community wide reading. For the month of October, we are reading a book together and we've been telling you about it for a couple of months and we are so close to beginning. We are reading, Praying like Monks, Living Like Fools by Tyler State for the month of October.…

Here is your monthly announcements for what is coming up in the month of October. We want to do things a little bit differently than our usual highlights where we just talk through a little bit between what is coming up and share maybe a little bit more of the heart and vision behind some of these events and activities that we have going on.…

John 10:10 is a scripture we often share, “The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy. I came that they may have life and have it abundantly.” When Jesus said this statement, it was in the context of his description of Himself as both The Gate of the sheep pen and The Good Shepherd. While we may have an enemy who wants to “steal, kill and d…

Let's dive into Matthew 7:24-27, the simple parable Jesus taught about two men - one who trusted the words of Jesus, and one who ignored them. Let's open our hearts and lives to Jesus, inviting Him to establish all that we are on all that He is - until nothing in our lives is built on sand.بقلم Living Waters Rogue Valley

This week we have the privilege of having Sommer Bury give a message on The Parable of the Sower and the Seed.بقلم Living Waters Rogue Valley

"Therefore, the kingdom of heaven is like a king who wanted to settle accounts with his servants...” Matthew 18:23How we receive God's mercy and grace, and how we impart it to others is vital to living in and under the Kingdom of Jesus.بقلم Living Waters Rogue Valley

Too often we read the Parable of the Good Samaritan as if we are the Samaritan, called by this story to help those in need, even our enemies. Is there more to it than a lesson to be kind to those in need; an additional and deeper Kingdom reality?بقلم Living Waters Rogue Valley