When God sees people hiding, he doesn't turn his back; he comes looking for them. It's the reason Jesus came to earth, to connect with us, make us whole, and give us peace with God and peace with others. Scripture says that the two greatest commandments are to love God and to love people. They go hand in hand. We must learn to live in relationships with God and others, to live as a community.

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Designed for Community

God hasn't been absent—he's been growing a church that's based not on convenience or consumerism but on real trust that God always keeps his promises. And he's inviting you to trust him in that way in 2021. He's inviting you to not into a year of greater comfort in your circumstances, but a year of greater trust, provision, and joy, regardless of your circumstances. Because in the end, the test isn't about what You can do for Him—it's about what He can do in you.

The Test

We're not in control; God is...and that's a good thing! If we look back at the year, we can see and celebrate how God has provided. We can still trust God because even though we didn't see it coming, not even the most major events caught him by surprise. Through it all, he promises to care for us and give us what we truly need.

The Reason Why

In the crisis of 2020 and beyond, we are all in need of a hero. Jesus is the ultimate hero of the year, continuing to transform lives and give hope to people in need. We have seen so many people partner with Jesus in heroic ways to protect the vulnerable, comfort the lonely, and continue to lead people into life-changing relationships with God.

Heroes of 2020

Miracles are signs along the way, pointing us toward faith in God. That’s the whole point. You may be holding out for a miracle, but the greatest miracle is a relationship with the God behind the miracle. And the miracle he wants to do in you is greater than any miracle he could do for you.

Miracle of Faith

Challenges are happening all around us, but they're also happening inside our souls. In each episode of Soul Food, we will dive into the needs and longings of our souls. That way, we can experience God's healing in every aspect of our lives. In this episode, our Senior Pastor, Scott Scruggs, and our Director of Recovery and Support, Sue Dils, introduce you to our podcast and start the conversation about what is good and healthy for our souls as we navigate day-to-day life. They specifically touch on self-care and how to care for ourselves so that we can be there for others.

Soul Food Podcast | Episode 1

Sometimes the miracle you need most is not what God can do for you, it’s what God can do in you. How he can transform the person you are in the midst of whatever circumstances you’re in. How he can redeem your character, give you patience, build your courage, and grow your faith. Because when you welcome Jesus into your life, when you give him access to all of who you are, your transformed life is the miracle.

Miracle of Grace

When Jesus came to earth as a baby, he didn’t just come to teach us how to be better people or live better lives. He came to lay down his life for us – to pay the debt we were too spiritually bankrupt to pay ourselves. And he offers us the miracle of forgiveness—the miracle of a new beginning. There may be consequences, but spiritually speaking, our debt is paid. Our past is forgiven—his love and grace define our future.

Miracle of Forgiveness

Faith doesn’t just believe in God’s existence; it trusts in God’s timing. The good news about Jesus is that, from his perspective, he always shows up right on time. Jesus has come to make a way for you. To open a door for you. To repair a relationship for you. To break addiction for you. To restore a loss to you. To raise a life for you. And that means whatever is happening in your marriage or your family or your career or your health, your pain is not the end, your feelings are not forever, your tears will be wiped away, and your story is not done.

Miracle of Hope

Now more than ever, we need to spend time remembering who God is and what he has done. Not just on Sundays or holidays, but every day, we need to worship. This is the soul food we all need. To be reminded of who God is and what he has done. We need it. This is one of the reasons this season has been so hard for so many people. We need to have our hope renewed and restored. That’s what happens when we worship.

Soul Food, Part 2

Soul Food, Part 1

There's a painful division that puts the church's unity and integrity in this country at risk today. And it's the way we've become divided by politics. Over the past few weeks, we've been in a series called Focus: How to Follow Jesus When Everything's Political. But the real challenge before us is not how to Follow Jesus when everything's political. It's how to follow Jesus when everything is partisan...when the litmus test for being a true Christian gets boiled down to the right vs. the left, conservative vs. progressive, red vs. blue.

And the winner is...

You can be politically right and still be spiritually wrong. Regardless of how you vote, you still need to strive to keep the life and teachings of Jesus at the center of everything you say and do. Rather than looking at Scripture through the lens of your preferred politics, look at politics through the lens of your faith. We must all discern how to honor God with both our votes and our lives.

You Can Be Right and Still be Wrong

Rev. Eugene Cho speaks about engaging in politics as a Christian. His many passions involve leadership, justice, the whole Gospel, and the pursuit of God’s Kingdom here on this earth. Eugene is the founder and former pastor of Quest Church in Seattle, the founder of multiple non-profits and grassroots organizations. He has authored two acclaimed books, including his latest; Thou Shalt Not Be a Jerk: A Christian’s Guide to Engaging Politics.

How to Talk Politics and Not be a Jerk

No matter who you plan to vote for, there is no name on the ballot this year or any year who has the answer our world needs most: the redemption and transformation of every human heart. Because no matter which leader is in office or which party is in control, Jesus is on the real throne. He has been for 2000 years. And he’s not up for election.

The Stakes Are Too High to Lose Focus

Northshore Community Church, led by Pastor Scott Scruggs and located in Kirkland, WA, serves the communities of Seattle, Kirkland, Woodinville, Bothell, Kenmore, and beyond. Join us at 8, 9:30, or 11 a.m. For more information about Northshore Community Church, visit www.northshore.church

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