WS Update: Pray for the City to Love the City
In Jeremiah 29:7, God tells his people to pray for their city. What they discovered—and what we can discover, too—is that praying for the city is a way we grow…
WS Update: Sharing Your Faith
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…
WS Update: Growing in Generosity
In yesterday’s sermon, I mentioned that when we look at biblical examples of generosity, we see there are many ways to be generous. The book of Exodus shows God’s people…
WS Update: How to Start with the Spiritual Practice of Meditation
Yesterday’s sermon explored the spiritual practice of “meditation.” For those looking for some guidance about how to engage in this spiritual practice, here’s a short summary of one way I…
WS Update: Spiritual Practices in Community
Yesterday, we began a new sermon series on “Practices of the Christian Life.” One theme that will reverberate throughout our series is the importance of community. The spiritual practices that…
WS Update: Summer Reading
Summer is not that far away, 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…
WS Update: Annual Impact Report
Redeemer West Side’s ministry theme this year has been “To Know the Living God.” When Jesus said that life to the fullest consists of knowing God (John 17:3), he wasn’t…
WS Update: Easter Sacrificial Offering Update
Seek the peace and prosperity of the city to which I have carried you (Jeremiah 29:7) Jesus came into this world to seek our peace and prosperity, and he offered…
WS Update: Community
Just below, you’ll see all sorts of events happening for our church family. Whether gathering for socials, praying with others from throughout our city, or serving our neighbors in practical…
WS Update: Congregational Meeting this Sunday
This coming Sunday, May 3, we have a congregational meeting for Redeemer West Side. The meeting will begin at 1 pm and will last about half an hour. There’s more…