Every holiday season, I’m drawn to the lights and ornaments on the Christmas tree. The decorations bring back a lot of memories, each ornament with its own story from years past. Under the tree are shiny boxes and bags, filled...
The Christmas season is supposed to feel magical—but it often feels pressured, packed, and overwhelming. If you’ve ever wondered how to hold onto your faith when life turns upside down, the biblical story of Mary and Joseph may speak to...
The holiday season is here, and for many, it comes with excitement—but also stress. This year, our Christmas sermon series explored how God’s Word can give us perspective and peace, even in the middle of overwhelm, tension and conflict. The...
Today, we’re unpacking how prioritizing your marriage sets the tone for parenting, discipleship, and long-term faith in the home — whether you have little ones, grown kids, or aren’t yet parents. Because no matter your stage in life, the Word...
In a world that constantly competes for your attention, it’s easy for marriage to slip from the front burner. But what if the very thing that God designed to reflect His love and purpose gets lost because of our hurried,...
When I think about that first Thanksgiving, I wonder if we’ve lost sight of its true meaning.. It’s not about the busyness of getting food prepared, bracing ourselves for family squabbles, overeating yummy food and saying a word of thanks....
It’s so easy for marriage to drift into autopilot. Between work, school, sports, and household responsibilities, it’s understandable that husbands and wives aren’t commonly finding time and space for “marriage” on their agendas. But marriage isn’t just about two people—it’s...
It’s so easy for marriage to drift into autopilot. Between work, school, sports, and household responsibilities, it’s understandable that husbands and wives aren’t commonly finding time and space for “marriage” on their agendas. But marriage isn’t just about two people—it’s...
We just wrapped up a message series exploring some of life’s biggest questions—like what happens when Jesus comes back? Many of life’s toughest questions, like this one, are beyond practical reasoning, or questions that require us to lean on our...
Life is busy. Between work, family schedules, and daily responsibilities, it’s easy to lose sight of what truly matters—our faith in God and the hope of Jesus’ return. At Shepherd’s Gate Church, we help families stay grounded in Scripture while...
It’s that time of year when summer fades into Fall, kids are back in school, and family routines settle into a new rhythm. October brings the excitement of Halloween—candy, costumes, pumpkin carving, and the thrill of a night spent with...
It’s not uncommon to feel uneasy talking about money in church. If you’ve ever wondered, “Does God expect me to give 10% of my income to the church?”, you’re not alone. This question came up in our recent Questioning God...
