Restoration Church

A Living Alternative | Blessed Are The Merciful

Mercy is the posture and presence of compassion and kindness towards those in need - calling us outside of ourselves to love our neighbors. (Matthew 5:7, Luke 10:25-37)

A Living Alternative | Hungry For Justice

The world is broken, and our soul's cry our for justice and wholeness. (Matthew 5:6, Matthew 23:23-24)

A Living Alternative | Blessed Are The Meek

Empires have always used force and might to show their power. But Jesus turns the notion of true strength upside down with 4 simple words: "Blessed are the meek." (Matthew 5:5, 1 Peter 3:13-16

A Living Alternative: Blessed Are Those Who Mourn

We cannot heal what we are unwilling to grieve. Jesus blessed those in the midst of loss, because it's in these moments we see Him by our side. (Matthew 5:4, Romans 12:9-15)

A Living Alternative: The Poor In Spirit

The world might have their own definition of "the good life." But as we begin looking at the Beatitudes, we see that Jesus calls all the "wrong people" blessed. (Matthew 5:3, Luke 18:9-14)

A Living Alternative: Let's Get Political

It's never been a question of if Christians will be political. The question is... will we be political like Jesus? (Matthew 22:15-22)

Field Guide For Troubled Times: The Family Resemblance

In Paul's letters, he refers to the Church as God's "holy people." But instead of a holiness that repels, we're called to a holiness that draws people in - as we see in the life of Jesus. (1 Peter 2:9-10)

Field Guide For Troubled Times: Gardens And Groceries

This is the season that God is transitioning us from being consumers to producers - joining God's work of cultivating the life of Jesus right where we are. (1 Cor. 3:1-19)

Field Guide For Troubled Times: They'll Remember Our Love

Lots of decisions must be made in the days ahead as we navigate our world moving forward. But as both individuals and as a Church, we will ultimately be remembered in these days by one thing: how we love. (1 John 4:7-12)

Field Guide For Troubled Times: How To Grow Hope

Hope isn't a feeling you catch. Hope is cultivated through the patient endurance through our suffering - which serves as the fertile ground where God brings us new life. (Romans 5:3-5)