Putting Compassion First!
“Now to Him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to His power that is at work within us…” – Ephesians 3:20 We have officially set things in motion! Bayside Church has made … Continued
Relationships Don’t Just Happen, Do They?
Our culture is extremely sophisticated in a number of areas, but in relational intelligence we are ignorant. In this digital, fast-paced culture, relationships and connection are made and killed quickly, often by a text message or a tweet. But meaningful … Continued
Bayside “Behind Bars”
“…I was in prison and you came to visit me … The King will reply, ‘Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me.’” Matthew 25:36 … Continued
This Question Will Transform Your Marriage, Career And Faith
What do you want from life? I’ve asked myself this question at least a hundred times. I bet you’ve asked it a time or two. Maybe you want a family, an intimate relationship with your spouse, a job that connects … Continued
How to Find Contentment In a Culture of “Never Enough”
We live in a culture of lack. The signs are everywhere. “You’re not enough. You could do more. Something’s wrong with you.” For me, these signs are more like voices, loud, consistent, authoritative voices. In the morning, the voices whisper, “You … Continued
How to Engage the News Without Losing Hope
This morning, while crawling through morning traffic, I decided to put myself through an experiment. Commutes are usually reserved for podcasts, but today I opted for the news. I gave myself only one rule: regardless how uncomfortable, I would listen … Continued
Why Every Christian Needs A Christ-Centered Community
I learned at a young age that church attendance was a moral issue. If you missed Sunday morning for any reason, you weren’t that serious about God. Miss two Sundays in a row, you were lost, the eternal kind. This … Continued
6 Signs You Are Emotionally Immature
Emotional health and spiritual maturity cannot be separated. It is impossible to be spiritually mature while remaining emotionally immature. -Peter Scazzero Three years ago, I resigned from full-time ministry. Wallowing in a sea of questions – about God and how … Continued
5 Responses When God Seems Distant
So, you’re in a spiritual rut. Your inspiration’s gone. And you’re not sure why. Just last week, you were rolling, investing in your marriage, being intentional with your kids, living with passion and purpose in your work. But right now, … Continued
How To Be Present and Experience God
We live in an age of anxiety. Few people would deny this. The question is Why? Why do worry and doubt so permeate our culture? Even more, can we combat it? There is an antidote to anxiety, I believe. Underlying many … Continued