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March 9, 2022 by Derick Zeulner
As we discover more from Bogdan Mazur and our partners from Lifesong in Ukraine we'll post it here....
July 20, 2021 by Derick Zeulner
It’s not always easy to know how to talk to our kids about the big topics. And yet, instinctively we know that we can’t avoid them because the culture around us is ready to fill in the blanks. In Proverbs 5 and 7, King Solomon broaches the tough topics of sex and temptations, in and out of marriage, with his sons with profound insight. But how are you going to tackle these topics with your kids? ...
May 13, 2021 by Derick Zeulner
To help enrich this season, we want to help you bring God's Word into the week by giving you the opportunity to study along and uncover God's truth at home. This guide has helpful introductions to the series and Book of Acts, 5-a-day readings, discussion questions for groups, and a place for your sermon notes. ...
January 21, 2021 by Derick Zeulner
What are we supposed to do with passages of scripture that seemed to condone the killing of other people? Even more, what are we supposed to do with a God that would command such actions? Discover 4 great resources to better understand what God was doing in the Canaanite conquest and judgment....
January 14, 2021 by Derick Zeulner
We created a ten-week guide with 5-a-week readings in the Scriptures, group questions, and other spiritual experiences to make sure we not only reject the bad, but fill ourselves up with the good that God has for us -- replacing the 'likes' of the world, with God's own heart....
December 24, 2020 by Derick Zeulner
Join us as we celebrate what is truly important at Christmas in songs and stories. We will gather outdoors to sing and hear from God's Word. This short service is a perfect companion to your Christmas celebrations....
October 1, 2020 by Derick Zeulner
Questions out of Ephesians 2:11-22. Week 4 of Leaving Normal Behind series....
September 24, 2020 by Derick Zeulner
Questions out of Ephesians 2:1-10. Week 3 of Leaving Normal Behind series....
April 8, 2020 by Rachael Heinsen
With so many questions going around, many unanswered, Rachael encourages us to rediscover lament -- the biblical practice of bringing your pain to the Lord so that you can rest in the fact that He is there with you....
March 24, 2020 by Sean McDowell
South Shores Church member, Dr. Sean McDowell takes a different look at the time we are in; one that sees an opportunity to love....
March 18, 2020 by Sean McDowell
South Shores Church member, Dr. Sean McDowell tackles the difficult question of why God would allow the coronavirus pandemic. Originally published on his blog at Seanmcdowell.org...
September 25, 2019 by Derick Zeulner
We live in a beautiful world, but rather than get stuck on what was created, scripture takes us to Jesus to have greater awe, peace and understanding in our world....
July 30, 2019 by Derick Zeulner
We want South Shores Church to be a safe place for broken people to find healing, in our bodies and our souls, with our ultimate healing found in Jesus Christ. Dr. JP Moreland's book, "Finding Quiet" can help....
June 13, 2019 by Derick Zeulner
A message of hope for dads who simply don't feel like they're enough....
August 31, 2017 by Derick Zeulner | Tags: kids, Bible Study, Family, freedom, mom
Freedom is for everyone who wants it...
Keep ReadingAugust 29, 2017 by Derick Zeulner | Tags: help, harvey, relief, hurricane, houston
Be part of Christ’s love in action, today. And please pray for those affected by Hurricane Harvey’s destruction. Thank you. Send Hope. Send Help. Send Relief....
Keep ReadingAugust 23, 2017 by Derick Zeulner | Tags: Jesus, hope, anxiety, struggle, depression, depths
A look at "the depths" that Christians struggling with anxiety disorders deal with on a daily basis, so that we can help take away the stigma of anxiety and bring grace and God's peace into each others' lives through a commitment to communicating the gospel in the ways that personally encourage and uplift one another....
Keep ReadingAugust 17, 2017 by Derick Zeulner | Tags: Jesus, response, charlottesville, racism, hate, reconciliation
How should Christians, and especially those with an Anglo-white background, respond to last weekend’s alt-right gathering in Charlottesville and its tragic aftermath? (Brief Response by Tim Keller)...
Keep ReadingAugust 15, 2017 by Derick Zeulner | Tags: trust, anxiety, worry, confidence, anxious
Psalm 121 is a strong reminder of God as the source of our strength, our help, protector and provider. It's a comforting psalm, a reassuring psalm, but what if you still struggle with anxiety? What if you want to trust God, but find the hills around you too scary? What if any change in your life leads you to discomfort and overwhelming fear?...
Keep ReadingAugust 9, 2017 by Derick Zeulner | Tags: Jesus, Christian, joy, Life, John Piper
As Pastor Micah showed us from Psalm 126, joy is an important part of the Christian life. Jesus has not come to simply make us obedient or dutiful, but that our joy would be complete (John 15:11). But what is joy? How do we define it? How do we know it? And is the Christian's joy any different than the happiness we see of those in the world?...
Keep ReadingAugust 8, 2017 by Derick Zeulner | Tags: need, school, give, help, Donate, supplies, backpacks
For the fourth year South Shores Church partnered with the Laguna Niguel & Mission Viejo Family YMCAs to provide backpacks and school supplies for kids in need. On Monday, August 7 twenty two people met at South Shores Church in San Juan Capistrano and helped fill these backpacks with supplies... and love so they'll be ready for their new owners....
Keep ReadingAugust 3, 2017 by Derick Zeulner | Category: Resources | Tags: difficult, forgiveness, parenting, abortion, infertility, prodigal, rebellion
Children are a valuable gift, but what about when the mere thought of children brings you intense pain? This post links to some great articles focused on the areas of infertility, difficult/rebellious children and the pain of abortion....
Keep ReadingAugust 2, 2017 by Derick Zeulner | Tags: love, People, work, rest, sleep, play
Not only are we created to work for God's glory, but our gracious Father has built rest into our day (sleep) and our week (Sabbath). But what does that look like in our always-connected, digital age? Or with children?! And is it just for us?...
Keep ReadingAugust 1, 2017 by Erik Williams | Tags: south shores, youth, beach, cardiff
Summer 2017 has been a challenging season for South Shores Youth. Lots of change to work through as some of us step up a grade, others make a school move, others of us say goodbye to a beloved leader, and still others dealing with long times away from friends. With all these changes going on, we wanted to round everyone up for a day of fellowship and fun to bring our minis...
Keep ReadingAugust 1, 2017 by Derick Zeulner | Tags: God, glory, work, meaning, vocation, career
100,000 hours. That's the typical amount of time that you will have doing "professional" work. And we want to have meaning in that work. We want to know that God is pleased with what we do. So what should drive your career path? How does what you do for your pay check coincide with what kind of fruit your life will produce?...
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