When Life Doesn't Make Sense :: Where Is God When Things Go Bad?
In the wake of the tragedy at Silver Rail Elementary, we grieve alongside our community and hold the families, students, teachers, and first responders in prayer. In this message from When Life Doesn’t Make Sense, we bring the question “Where is God when things go bad?” to Scripture. Without trying to explain away the pain, we reflect on God’s presence in our grief, His love revealed through the cross, and our calling to care for one another. There is room to mourn, to ask hard questions, and to lean on others as we walk through this together.
12 Oct 2026
When Life Doesn't Make Sense :: Why Did God Let This Happen?
Why did God let this happen? When tragedy or hardship turns your life upside down, it’s natural to wonder where God is—and whether He still loves you.
Romans 8 reminds us that our suffering is real, but it isn’t the end of our story. God can work through our pain for good, shaping us to become more like Jesus. And nothing we experience can separate us from His love.
You don’t have to have all the answers to trust that God is with you. Your pain matters, your pain doesn’t define you, and you don’t have to carry it alone.
Watch “Why Did God Let This Happen?” from our series, When Life Doesn’t Make Sense.
7 Oct 2026
When Life Doesn't Make Sense :: Do I Have Purpose?
Do I have a purpose? What if I missed God’s plan for my life? Your purpose isn’t something you have to earn through success, find in the perfect career, or wait for in a future season. It begins with who you are: God’s handiwork, saved by grace and created in Christ Jesus to do good works. In this message from our series, “When Life Doesn’t Make Sense,” we explore Ephesians 2:8–10 and Romans 12 to discover how purpose is lived through everyday faithfulness. Loving the people around you, using the gifts you already have, and doing the next good thing all matter. Your purpose is not to prove your value. It is to live from the value God has already given you. You don’t need a better life. You need a faithful one.
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