WS Update: Hospitality Isn’t Just for Newcomers
In a city where people are always coming in and going, it’s not always easy to find a sense of home – a place to be seen, known, and loved. That’s the kind of community we want to build at RWS. Hospitality isn’t just for newcomers – it’s a culture we create together, where both…
WS Update: Redeemer Counseling
Writing about the importance of counseling in the local church, the late David Powlison wrote, “Growth and perseverance in faith in Christ always has been, and is, and always will be a community project.” Trained, gospel-centered counselors are an important part of the community that can help someone apply God’s truth to the fullness and…
WS Update: Summer Reading
Summer is nearly upon us, and that means (hopefully) time for extra reading. I wanted to share a few recommendations for summer reading: books I’ve especially enjoyed and think are important for spiritual formation. While I may not agree with everything in each of these books, I’ve been shaped by all of them in meaningful…
WS Update: The Gift of Worship
Some years ago, the Metropolitan Museum of Art ran an ad campaign in which they asked celebrities to share what the Met has meant to them. Comedian Seth Meyers said this: “I often think there is nothing more artistic than a well-written joke. Then I go to the Met and I remember I’m an idiot.”…
WS Update: Community
Just below, you’ll see all kinds of different events and gatherings happening for our church family. From learning about and experiencing art, gathering for a social, grieving communally, learning to share your faith, to enjoying a picnic in the park, all these offerings are ways for us to build friendships and deepen community as we…
WS Update: Gratitude and Stewardship
In 1 Corinthians 4, the apostle Paul reminds Christians that everything they have is a gift of God’s grace. When you receive a gift, one thing to do is say “thank you.” The more someone is aware of the wonder of Jesus’ grace and love, the more that person lives from a posture of gratitude.…
WS Update: Sharing Our Faith in This Cultural Moment
In her book, Stay Salt, Rebecca Pippert points out that the message of the gospel–Jesus’ life, death, and resurrection–is “quite simply the best news ever!” She then asks, If this is so, why do so many Christians struggle to share the glorious news of the gospel? How can we believe that there is no greater…
WS Update: Strong in the Lord
In his short and wonderfully helpful book, Safe and Sound, David Powlison wrote, Scripture treats spiritual warfare as a normal, everyday part of the Christian life, and so we should as well. It’s not about spooky special effects. It’s about how we think, feel, live, desire… Spiritual battles are real, and God’s people are not…
WS Update: RWS Congregational Meeting
This coming Sunday, May 4, we have a congregational meeting for Redeemer West Side. The meeting will begin at 12:45 pm and last about half an hour. There’s more info just below, but let me mention: if you’re a member of Redeemer West Side, please prioritize joining this meeting. Not only will you hear about…
WS Update: Trusting God When Life is Hard
Going through hardship and suffering impacts your faith. Sometimes suffering draws people closer to God. Sometimes, suffering—especially chronic suffering, disappointment after disappointment—makes God feel really far away. One of the urgent questions in spiritual life must be: How can you continue trusting God when life is hard? We’re starting a new sermon series this Sunday:…