This week at the Gathering we started a new series called ABIDE.  This series is a deep dive into John 15:1-8 and one of Jesus’ last teachings to his disciples before he would go to the cross.  He giv...  Read More

Happy 15th Birthday!January 14, 2024Walt TannerPsalm 118 |“Your steadfast love endures forever."We opened the Gathering by reading all of Psalm 118 that starts and ends with that statement. We looked ...  Read More

JANUARY 7, 2024 | PrayerWhen it comes to prayer, we often give plenty of excuses of why we don’t pray:“I don’t know how.”“I don’t know enough about the Bible.”“I don’t have time to pray.”This week at ...  Read More

Question: What is Advent and why is it important?Answer: The word “advent” means “coming”. As followers of Jesus Christ, when we talk about celebrating Advent, we are celebrating the first coming of J...  Read More

Question: How can we reconcile the fact that God is good with the fact that He created us, as well as created people that will go to Hell. Could He have chosen not to create us at all? Wouldn’t it hav...  Read More

Question: Why do we go through trials?Answers:1. To refine us2. To make us totally dependent on Christ3. Because Christ told us we would1. James 1:2-4 says, “...when troubles of any kind come your way...  Read More

Question: Why do we celebrate man made holidays and Sunday sabbaths vs. celebrating Biblical feasts and Saturday sabbaths?Answer: According to Leviticus 23, there are 7 feasts that are celebrated. The...  Read More

Question: How should Christians show love to someone who is LGBTQ+?Answer: To begin, please remember that you are talking to a person that is made in God’s image and someone that God loves, regardless...  Read More

Question: The book of Leviticus is often used in arguments against Christianity because of its harshness and perceived lack of applicability. What is the best way to discuss the truth of the Bible con...  Read More

Question: Are there any best practices when it comes to dealing with or getting through grief? How do we find peace when life is tough or when we lose a loved one?Answer: Dealing with grief and the pr...  Read More

Question: What is the best way to talk with a friend or family member who is questioning their faith without coming across in a “you should be this…” way or without coming across as condemning?  Answe...  Read More

Question: Why does Jesus make things happen that turn your world upside down?  Answer: Genesis 3 tells us that we live in a fallen world because of sin. We are born separated from God because of sin. ...  Read More