by Church @ 434 | Apr 26, 2026 | Sacred Space
Today we continue our visit into Sacred Space. We are discovering the bigness and majesty of God. We have ventured back in time and find ourselves in the Tabernacle. Last week we got caught up in the activity, the sights, the sounds, the smells, and the meaning of all that was happening in the outer court yard. Today we step out of the outer court into to the Holy Place. As we pull the tent flap open and step inside, with a soft rustling sound it closes behind us. This new space is quiet, a stark contrast of the noise just outside. There is a soft glow that illuminates everything around us. The source of that light is the lampstand. We get closer to it … we look… and what we see helps us to understand more about how we are to become the sacred space in the world around us. It should be fun and dare we say – illuminating! (See what we did there?) Get ready to experience Sacred Space once again.
by Church @ 434 | Apr 25, 2026 | Faith in Action, Word Up
Imagine a faith so focused that every day becomes an opportunity for growth. That’s the power of finding your one word for the year. It’s more than a goal; it’s a theme, a prayer, and a declaration of where you believe God is leading you.
In this powerful conclusion to our series, we explore how to distill your spiritual hopes, struggles, and dreams into a single concept. From a desire to be “Unoffendable” one year to “Tenacious” the next, see how this simple practice builds on itself to create a legacy of faith. You were created to be more, to go deeper, and to live a life of purpose. It might just start with one word.
#ThePowerOfOneWord #IgniteYourFaith #SpiritualChallenge #ChristianInspiration #FaithOverFear #DeeperFaith #PurposeDriven #GritAndGrace
by Church @ 434 | Apr 25, 2026 | Connect @ 434 Series
Legend has it that Ernest Hemingway was once challenged to write a complete story in only six words. His response was devastatingly brilliant. What if we applied the same challenge to our spiritual lives?
This video kicks off a new series, “Word Up,” where we learn to boil down the complexities of our lives and faith into a single, powerful focus. Tonight, we start with six words. You’ll be guided through a simple but profound exercise to craft a “six-word memoir” that captures where you are right now.
Discover how this practice can ignite your “actual imagination,” bring clarity to your spiritual condition, and prepare you to find the one word that will define your growth for the year ahead.
#SixWordStory #HemingwayChallenge #SpiritualFormation #CreativeFaith #KnowYourself #PersonalGrowth #Christianity
by Church @ 434 | Apr 24, 2026 | Bridge to Truth, Sacred Space, Sacred Wonderings, The Grind and the Glory
We’ve sanitized worship. We’ve made it clean, comfortable, and convenient. But the Bible presents a different picture. Step into the outer court of the tabernacle and stand before the altar of burnt offering—a place of blood, fire, and smoke. A place where forgiveness wasn’t just a feeling; it was a messy, costly, and intentional act.
This message contrasts the visceral reality of Old Testament sacrifice with our often-casual approach to God. By understanding what it truly meant to approach a holy God, we expose a critical weakness in modern faith: our tendency to serve God only when it fits our schedule. This is a call to move beyond a “drive-thru” faith and rediscover the power and purpose that only comes through genuine, costly sacrifice.
#Tabernacle #Altar #OldTestament #Leviticus #Sacrifice #HolyGod #Worship #SacrificeVsConvenience #CostOfDiscipleship
by Church @ 434 | Apr 23, 2026 | A Walk Through the Carpenter Shop
Life can feel overwhelming, a constant stream of choices with unknown consequences. But what if all those decisions could be simplified and clarified by making just one choice first?
In this session from The Carpenter Shop, we learn that like a parent guiding a child, God has laid out two clear paths for us: one that leads to life, and one that leads to destruction. Drawing from the wisdom of Deuteronomy and Joshua, we uncover how the single act of choosing to follow Him brings clarity, purpose, and blessing to every other area of your life. It’s time to stop being overwhelmed by your choices and start making the one that truly matters.
#Purpose #Christianity #PowerOfChoice #Faith #Jesus #BuildYourLife #SpiritualGrowth #FaithJourney #DecisionMaking
