In this message, Andy invites us to reflect on Jesus’ words in John 15 to “remain” or “abide” in Him. Following Jesus is more than learning information or holding the right beliefs—it’s about allowing His life to form our desires, habits, and everyday rhythms.

Throughout church history this has often been described as a “rule of life”—not a list of rigid rules, but intentional practices and patterns that help us stay connected to Jesus. The truth is that every one of us already has rhythms shaping our lives. The question isn’t if we have them, but what they are forming in us.

As we continue exploring the Way of Formation, this teaching invites us to slow down, notice the habits and patterns of our lives, and begin asking the Holy Spirit what they may be shaping in us.

In this message, we explore the practices of taking daily inventory and confession as part of the deeper journey of spiritual formation. Hebrews 12 reminds us that sin is anything that entangles us and keeps us from running the race with perseverance, with our eyes fixed on Jesus. Rather than seeing sin only as bad behavior, Scripture reveals that it runs much deeper—touching our habits, our motives, and even the attachments we build our identity around.

Formation isn’t fast. It’s the slow, intentional work of becoming like Jesus from the inside out. In this message, we explore how one of the deepest places God forms us is in the middle of our pain — not by avoiding it, but by meeting Him honestly in it.

Jesus doesn’t rush past sorrow. He enters it with us. When we slow down and bring our real emotions into God’s presence, even our pain can become a doorway to healing, deeper faith, and true transformation.

This Sunday, Andy shared a story about kayaking out of the Chetco River in Brookings. The ocean report looked perfect. The swells were calm, the wind was light, and the water was glassy. The paddle out to sea was smooth and easy. It felt like one of those days where everything just works. But when it was time to head back in, he hit something he wasn’t expecting. Right at the bar, where the river and ocean meet, it felt like running into a wall. The surface still looked calm, but heavy rains upstream had strengthened the current beneath. No matter how hard he pedaled or paddled, he wasn’t moving. Eventually, he had to hug the jetty and literally pull himself along the rocks just to make progress.Andy shared that story because it feels familiar. Many of us start following Jesus with joy and energy. Things feel alive. But at some point, we run into currents we didn’t see coming. We experience pain, disappointment, pressure, suffering. And suddenly, it’s not smooth sailing anymore. What he reminded us is that we’re always being formed. The question isn’t whether currents exists. Because we know they do. The question is what’s shaping us. Will we be carried along by the tides and currents of culture and circumstances, or will we intentionally step into the slow, steady formation of Jesus?

What if following Jesus isn’t about hitting an easy button or waiting for the next big breakthrough?

In this message, we have an honest conversation about formation, about how real growth usually happens in the slow, ordinary, and sometimes painful parts of life. What God doesn’t remove, He redeems. And often, the deepest transformation comes as we abide with Him right in the middle of it. Join us as we lean into practicing the way of Jesus together.

In this special gathering, we took time to honor and thank everyone who contributes to Living Waters—whether through time, talent, or treasure. It was a morning full of gratitude, celebration, and vision for the year ahead!

What does it mean to live from our inheritance as sons and daughters of a good Father?

In this message, we explore Philippians 4:6–7 and how God’s peace is not something we have to manufacture or protect, but something we receive. This peace doesn’t come from ignoring the world’s pain or controlling our circumstances—it comes from trusting our Father enough to bring Him everything we’re carrying.

We talk about how prayer shapes us as sons and daughters, how God’s peace guards our hearts and minds, and how living from our inheritance allows us to step back into the world with compassion, courage, and hope. This is an invitation to rest, to trust, and to learn what it looks like to be held by a good Father—even in uncertain times.

In this message, we continue our journey through Intimacy, Identity, and Inheritance, focusing on how true identity is formed—not by what we do, what we have, or what others think of us—but by living from the Father’s love. We explore the difference between managing an image and resting in our identity as beloved sons and daughters.

Looking at Jesus’ baptism and wilderness experience in Luke 3–4, we’re reminded that identity comes before activity. Before Jesus performed a single miracle, the Father declared, “You are my Son, whom I love.” This message invites you to bring your whole self before God, release the pressure to perform, and discover the freedom of living from who He says you are.

Whether you’re feeling weary, searching for clarity, or simply longing to live more fully from intimacy with God, this message is an invitation to rest, receive, and be formed by the Father’s love.