What if the life you’re trying to build can’t come from trying harder, but from staying connected? In this week’s blog, Pastor Hazen reminds us that the fruit of the Spirit—love, joy, peace, and more—isn’t something we force, but what naturally grows from daily communion with God through the Holy Spirit. As we spend time in His Word, pause to pray, and turn our thoughts toward Him, His love begins to shape us from the inside out.  

In this blog, Hazen discusses the call to move from spectating to actively serving in the life of the church. He highlights how every believer has a role to play, with both spiritual and practical gifts contributing to the strength and growth of the whole body. Through simple steps of awareness, action, and mentorship, he invites readers to step onto the field, embrace their purpose, and help build a thriving, fully engaged community.

In this blog, Hazen reflects on the power of the cross and the blood of Jesus, tracing the story from the Passover in Exodus to its fulfillment in Christ. Drawing from Hebrews and 1 Corinthians, he shows how Jesus’ sacrifice was final, sufficient, and still speaks today, offering forgiveness and access to God. The invitation is simple and personal: the blood has been shed, but it must be applied by faith.

In this blog, Hazen lays out a biblical approach to money through three simple practices: earn, save, and give. Grounded in Proverbs, Colossians, and Acts, he shows how diligence produces provision, wisdom preserves it, and generosity puts it to work for what matters eternally. When these are built on a life submitted to God, wealth becomes something you steward, not something that shapes you.

In this blog, Hazen unpacks how to master money before it masters you by addressing the deeper question of trust, whether our hearts are surrendered to God or to wealth. Drawing from Matthew and 1 Timothy, he shows how the love of money leads us away from God while a life of submission and trust realigns our priorities. Through three key rhythms of submit, trust, and produce, he reveals how lasting wealth flows from a life aligned with God, bringing both provision and peace.

In this blog, Hazen writes on what it truly means to hunger and thirst for righteousness, as Jesus declares in Matthew. He explains that this hunger does not begin with striving for moral perfection, but with recognizing our spiritual poverty and receiving the righteousness of Christ through faith. From there, a life of abiding in God produces true transformation, growing a longing to see His righteousness revealed both in our lives and throughout the world.

In this blog, Hazen unpacks the power of hungering for the Word of God and why Scripture is essential for a strong, steady Christian life. Drawing from Psalm 119 and Jesus’ example in Matthew, he shows how the Word protects us in temptation, corrects our thinking, and directs our steps. When we let it dwell richly in us, we build an unshakable foundation that stands firm when the storms come.

In this blog, Pastor Hazen reflects on Jesus’ parables of hidden treasure and the pearl of great price, revealing how the Kingdom’s true value is often unseen at first. Through Scripture and compelling historical stories, he shows that surrender to Christ is not loss but joy when we recognize what we’re gaining. The invitation is to trade lesser treasures for an eternal Kingdom worth everything.

In this blog, Pastor Hazen explores Jesus’ call to count the cost of discipleship, reminding us that faithfulness is never accidental. Through Scripture and vivid historical examples, he shows how preparation, foresight, and resolve determine whether we finish what we start. The invitation is clear: build wisely, prepare for resistance, and follow Christ with eyes open and foundations deep.

In this blog, Pastor Hazen brings the Messiah series to its climax by showing Jesus as both humble Savior and coming King. From the manger to the Magi to the cross and the throne, Scripture reveals a Messiah who heals, reigns, and will judge in righteousness. The reflection invites us to consider not just who Jesus is, but how we will respond to Him.

In this blog, Pastor Hazen reflects on the Christmas story beyond the manger, showing how the humility of Jesus’ birth and the authority revealed by the star point to the same Savior. Through the journey of the Magi and the fear of Herod, we are invited to consider whether we will simply welcome Jesus into our mess or truly surrender to Him as King.

In this blog, Pastor Hazen explores the manger we often picture and the one Scripture actually describes. Rather than a peaceful postcard scene, Jesus is born into mess, poverty, and discomfort. This reflection invites us to stop sanitizing the nativity and see the humility of a God who came low on purpose so He could come close enough to heal us.

Your child’s end of year concert. A pile of unwrapped presents. Burning cookies. Cleaning the house for guests. “The most wonderful time of the year” suddenly the feels overwhelming. This blog offers a gentle invitation to slow down, protect your rhythms, and find peace in Advent. By tending your altar, your relationships, your service, and your love, you can end the year with steadiness, not stress.

In this teaching, Hazen Stevens unpacks God’s heart for the nations, showing how the promise to Abraham to be a blessing to all peoples and possess the gates continues through the Church today. From Scripture to personal experience on the Ethiopian border, Hazen challenges believers to step into a bigger story by reaching the unreached, stewarding their role in God’s global mission, and impacting both their neighborhood and the nations through prayer, generosity, and obedience.

In this blog, Pastor Hazen dives into what it truly means to be blessed, and how being blessed is not to be viewed as a finish line, but a starting point. Through Abraham’s story, he reveals that real blessing flows through obedience: leaving what’s secure, believing through delay, and surrendering what we receive. We’re not blessed to keep it, we’re blessed to be a blessing.