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Living Your Faith at Work: Real Stories from Real People In a world that often tries to separate faith from everyday life, three professionals share their experiences of carrying their beliefs into their workplaces. Their stories rev

Chris Parks 5/18/26 Chris Parks 5/18/26

Week 3

Finding Your God-Given Purpose: Lessons from Mary's Yes Mother's Day brings a mix of emotions for many people. Whether you're celebrating motherhood, longing for it, or navigating complex family relationships, this day can stir deep

Chris Parks 5/11/26 Chris Parks 5/11/26

Week 2

Finding Sacred Purpose in Your Everyday Work Have you ever felt like your Monday morning job is just about survival while Sunday feels sacred? Many of us struggle with the idea that our work matters to God or that we can serve Him me

Chris Parks 5/3/26 Chris Parks 5/3/26

Week 1

Breaking Free from the Performance Trap: Finding Your True Worth in God's Grace In our achievement-driven culture, especially here in the Bay Area where performance and success are celebrated above all else, many of us have become ad

Chris Parks 4/27/26 Chris Parks 4/27/26

Week 3

Walking Unashamed: Finding the Balance Between Truth and Grace In a world where we're more visible than ever before yet increasingly afraid of being truly seen, many of us quietly carry the weight of wondering: "If people really knew

Chris Parks 4/20/26 Chris Parks 4/20/26

Week 2

You Are Not Who Shame Says You Are: Finding Your True Identity in Christ Many of us carry shame quietly, believing lies about who we are and fearing rejection from others. We feel like we're only as valuable as our performance. But w

Chris Parks 4/12/26 Chris Parks 4/12/26

Week 1

When You Feel Disqualified from God's Love: The Parable of the Prodigal Son Have you ever made a decision that left you feeling completely unlovable? Maybe you said something hurtful, acted in a way that disappointed others, or found

Chris Parks 4/6/26 Chris Parks 4/6/26

Easter

What Does It Mean to Live a Life of Significance? We all want our lives to matter. We want our time on earth to count for something meaningful and lasting. But how do we achieve true significance? The story of James and John in Mark

Chris Parks 3/30/26 Chris Parks 3/30/26

Week 2

If I Give My Life Away, Will I Lose Myself or Find Life? In a world shaped by anxiety, instability, and fear, we often find ourselves clinging tightly to what we have. We're told to protect ourselves, guard our future, and never give

Chris Parks 3/23/26 Chris Parks 3/23/26

Week 1

Understanding Spiritual Warfare and Deliverance Ministry Many Christians today struggle with the concept of spiritual warfare and deliverance ministry. These topics often feel uncomfortable or foreign, especially for those raised in

Chris Parks 3/15/26 Chris Parks 3/15/26

Week 7

Overcoming Fear: When Life Feels Out of Control Have you ever found yourself in a situation where fear took over and you felt compelled to take control? We all face moments when circumstances feel overwhelming and our natural respons

Chris Parks 3/8/26 Chris Parks 3/8/26

Week 7

Finding Healing for Your Soul Wounds Have you ever wondered why certain situations trigger such strong reactions in you? Why a simple comment from someone can send waves of pain through your entire being? The answer might lie in unde

Chris Parks 3/1/26 Chris Parks 3/1/26

Week 5

The Power of Forgiveness: Choosing Freedom Over Resentment Forgiveness is one of the most challenging principles in the Christian faith. While we may intellectually understand that forgiving others is the right thing to do, the emoti

Chris Parks 2/22/26 Chris Parks 2/22/26

Week 4

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Chris Parks 2/16/26 Chris Parks 2/16/26

Week 3

Living in the Light: Breaking Free from the Darkness of Hidden Sin Many followers of Jesus believe healing is only available in eternity, thinking we must simply endure life on Earth. But this isn't the life Jesus invites us into. He

Chris Parks 2/8/26 Chris Parks 2/8/26

Week 2

Finding Your True Identity: Breaking Free from Life's Biggest Lies In a world where Americans spend over $5,300 annually on physical self-care and billions more on career improvement, there's one area we often neglect: our spiritual

Chris Parks 2/2/26 Chris Parks 2/2/26

Week 1

Understanding God's Reckless Love: The Foundation for Compassionate Living What does it truly mean to be loved by God? This fundamental question shapes how we approach faith, relationships, and service to others. When we grasp the de

Chris Parks 1/26/26 Chris Parks 1/26/26

Week 4

What Does It Mean to Truly Flourish in Life? In a world obsessed with appearances and achievements, we often confuse surviving with thriving. The difference between these two states of being isn't always what we might expect, and und

Chris Parks 1/18/26 Chris Parks 1/18/26

Week 3

Sacred Subtraction: Giving Up What We Love for What We Love More In a world that constantly tells us to accumulate more, achieve more, and hold onto everything we have, the concept of sacred subtraction seems counterintuitive. Yet au

Chris Parks 1/14/26 Chris Parks 1/14/26

Week 2

Living Authentically: Finding Your True Identity in God's Presence Have you ever felt like you're wearing a mask, pretending to be someone you're not just to gain approval from others? Many of us struggle with living authentically, c

Chris Parks 1/4/26 Chris Parks 1/4/26

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