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Aug 31, 2025

In this message, Terry Timm uses the metaphor of life as a marathon to explore the stages of the "critical journey," a process of spiritual formation with six distinct stages, including the inevitable experience of hitting a "wall." He discusses the importance of recognizing where one is on this journey and...


Aug 24, 2025

In this uplifting message, Richie Reeder explores the theme of love through the lens of the "critical journey" framework, focusing on stage six, the life of love. By tracing Peter's transformation in the Bible and reflecting on 1 Corinthians 13, Reeder emphasizes the importance of embodying Christ-like love as a...


Aug 17, 2025

In today's message, Terry Timm invites us to explore the transformative journey of faith through the lens of Esther's story. He challenges us to consider what we might accomplish for God's kingdom if failure were not an option and we were willing to surrender everything. As we delve into stage five of the...


Aug 10, 2025

In this message, Terry Timm explores the concept of "hitting the wall" in both physical and spiritual journeys, drawing parallels between running a marathon, mountain climbing, and navigating life's profound spiritual crises. The book of Jonah serves as a case study for understanding how encountering such walls can...


Aug 3, 2025

In this message, Katherine Sikma Wadsworth explores "stage four" of the faith journey, describing it as a challenging but transformative period typically prompted by crises that shatter previous beliefs. She compares this stage to a lobster molting its shell, emphasizing the discomfort and vulnerability involved...