Posts by Matt Lewis

Winter Retreat at Center Lake January 25-27...

Every year we look to give the gift of HOPE...

Here's a video tour...

NEXT STEPS FOR NOVEMBER...

Are you thinking about getting married in 2019? Here's a great event you should consider: It's the annual Winning At Home Premarital Event which will take place on Sat. Feb. 9 at the Midtown Center in Holland, and for the first time, we are bringing this event to Grand Rapids on Sat. Mar. 23 at the Salvation Army Kroc Center! This program is a great way for engaged or ...

It's our 15h birthday today...

How did we impact our community this month?...

Why do the teens look blue and pink?...

Thanks to everyone who helped & donated. Watch the highlight video...

This is what the new feature song sounds like...

This Sunday it's back to church...

On August 26 we baptized 13 people, here's their stories...

Here's a few pictures of our new place...

Here's some featured music from this past series...

New series starting this Sunday...

Each week there's resources to follow up the Sunday message...

Here's the Bible Reading Plan for this month...

Here's some great resources to help you read the Bible...

Have you felt like the Bible is hard to understand?...

Here's the stories from Sunday...

Why were Paul and Matt wearing the same shirt on Sunday?...

The need is real. The impact is huge....

We're doing baptisms at the beach again this summer...

Here's an update from Sunday ...

This is a key next step...

Update from a church we helped launch...

Here's our new feature song for June 2018. Give it a listen... ...

Here's a review from our Journey moment at Pontaluna Exit site on Sunday...

Words that can shape your life...

This past Sunday we had Child Dedication and talked about some resources for parents to invest in their kids....

Here's a reading plan to kick off the series...

a one year commitment to join together for God to do more in & through you...

If you missed the JAAC's this past Sunday, you can eat any of the pig roast, but here's an update. ...

If you haven't seen him, don't bug him......

Part of our All In expansion plan is impacting in our world. We continue to support Ben and Esther as they serve in Kenya. They have been part of our church over the past 14 years and have now been serving in Kenya for the past 3 years. Here's their last update: Berry Family April 2018 ...

Where is our new home?...

Here's a few videos to go along with our current series...

Tickets on sale for this family friendly event...

Make sure you don't miss this annual party...

Here's some tools and resources to go with our God on Trial series. ...

Here's a great opportunity to have fun and connect with God...

Beginnings Class is starting soon...

Starting this Sunday...

We're planning this event for next month on Mother's Day...

Our new feature song sounds like this...

7 Day reading plan leading up to Easter...

In one week, it's Good Friday...

We are a week and a half from Easter Sunday...

This past Sunday we had an update about one of our Strategic Partners...

All Church Skate Party...

Can you beat Matt?...

Our March series begins this week...

Here's what our new feature song sounds like...

Have you seen these articles?...

here's the video from Sunday...

This new resources has been a big hit with parents...

I hear this questions from parents a lot. I think it's one of the biggest challenges....

The video above is a great example of building together and setting aside other agendas so you can build a strong family as one. ...

Videos from church...

Chip & Jo back again but what does God's blueprints mean for them?...

My kid keeps changing. How do I build faith now?...

A new series about renovating our lives and building strong families...

This past Sunday we talked about building a foundation for our kids to experience their best life ahead. How?...

Considering being part of the team but don't know where to serve?...

How do I build a foundation in my teen?...

Bible Plans for all aspects of relationships and family...

What do you do now? How do I parent at each phase?...

Fixer Upper Starts this Sunday...

Nick Foles was just names MVP of the Super Bowl...

This is a huge question of parents...

Here's our winners...

This weeks readings that go along with our current series...

The average American has credit card debt and spends this much...

Super Sunday is coming...

Devotionals and Bible Readings for this week...

This month in JOURNEY KIDS...

Parenting isn't easy but here's 3 things you can do be better parent today...

Mark vs. Braden. Who will win?...

Bible Readings and Devotionals for this week...

January Prize drawing registration this Sunday...

Night Class starting this month...

Monday Night...

We are doing a month long devotional and Bible reading with our current series to kick off the new year....

The new feature song sounds like this:...

Ben and Esther are back in Kenya ready to make an impact again!...

We challenged everyone at church on Sunday to join together to connect with God in the new year....

Videos, Bible Reading Plan and Recap...

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Where is your heart this Christmas?Watch the Christmas Gatherings here to see how to find hope....

Our services start Thursday night...

This Sunday is Christmas. Take some time to reflect on the birth of Jesus...

In all the hustle and bustle of Christmas, how do we find moments to have a meaningful Christmas?...

Over the past year we started an new partnership with Compassion International. We're building a church in Peru and sponsoring kids to help them out of generational poverty. Paul was sponsored to be able to take a trip to Peru to see the construction first hand (see video below). We should have more kids to sponsor over the next two weeks at church and if you want to give ...

Isn't Christmas about peace & hope? ...

Below is another video about the impact that Compassion makes in the lives of people in need. Don't watch it at work or people might ask you why you're crying at your computer or they will just think your sad about how bad the Lions are playing this year or something. There's also the video we showed this past Sunday. We have an amazing amount of people respond to sponsor ...

Christmas at The Journey...

How will you bring hope?...

Here's a preview for Journey Kids...

This Sunday we will have a chance to sponsor kids through Compassion. Here's why...

This Sunday is Compassion Sunday. Here's a sneak peak for Sunday & Paul's recent trip to Peru....

Give the gift of HOPE...

Tomorrow is giving Tuesday. So let's bring hope!...

A big thanks to everyone who helped impact our community. ...

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You know that moment when you sit around the table as a family and say what you're thankful for?...

Pocketful of Faith...

Here's something important that might not be on your shopping list for Turkey Day...

Thanks to everyone who came out the the Network Yard Ambush this past weekend. ...

In our staff meeting, we asked this questions this week. Why?...

Paul isn't even in our hemisphere right now. He's on a Compassion tour....

Preview of Journey Teens...

Do you find that thought bubble about your head saying things like "that would never happen when I was a kid!"?...

What could you do in 2 hours?...

We kicked off the series extraORDINARY Fatih this past Sunday with the life of Elisha...

It's that time of year to begin our Hope Christmas Project...

Here's a look at our new song for November...

The new series that will help you experience your best life...

We had a successful trunk or treat on Halloween...

This is one of the biggest questions we face...

Our Journey Kids class are so fun but they are actually doing age appropriate learning to build a foundation for kids to experience their best life....

Need some tools and tips to help you take steps?...

Can I find meaning in the mess?...

Want to do something fun but need a few ideas?...

Groups are all about doing life together. So how are people experiencing that?...

A reality show about Verve Church?...

What does a Journey Group look like?...

TRUNK OR TREAT We have a great event planned this Halloween at Journey Church Northside. We want to provide a fun event for our community especially since some people are looking for a safer alternative than wandering the streets. This event is also a great way to connect with new people in the community and it provides an event for people to come through our doors beside...

Have you found yourself wrestling with questions during this current series?...

What if you could have a few people to help you through life?...

Here's Vince's ABC's of who God loves...

More books for Sunday...

Join with us to pray...

Here's a sneak peak into our new series...

A new series coming in October. Here's a little thought from Vince...

We're kicking off the new series this Sunday. This gives you an insight into the series, a glimpse into Verve Church and a look at Vince's...

These stories will inspire you...

Every year we look to help local kids and look what happened this year...

Over the next two weeks, we're praying for God to do big things...

This past Sunday we talked about this picture as a way to help you and others understand what God did for us. You might want to memorize Romans 6:23 and be familiar with this drawing because it's a great way to explain Jesus to others. Find more details here....

Tailgate Party this Sunday...

Our thoughts and prayers go out to the victims of Hurricane Harvey...

July 2 at Perl Marquette Beach...

This Sunday we will be meeting at the beach......

We have a new series starting this Sunday...

Where's Matt?...

Here's some updates from how we are expanding with our strategic partners...

New Series with all new stories starting on April 16!...

Here's our new feature song...

We are currently is a two week series where we are revisiting our ALL IN Vision. Make sure you check out all the ALL IN details on the other webpages here. ...

This Sunday we are starting a two week series. We will be revisiting our ALL IN vision and giving some important updates. This series will feature all teaching from the book of Nehemiah and some insights about the next phase of our church. You can find the ALL IN details about the next phase of our church on our ALL IN pages....

APRIL 16: Easter Sunday...

Here's some follow up from our current series...

Here's some ALL IN updates with our Strategic Partners...

We are planning the return of one of our favorite series - MY STORY...

GHOST STORIES...

Great are You Lord...

Here's an update for our ALL IN expansion...

Our new February series...

Sign up now for the next dedication....

a great way to follow up our last series...and there's prizes!...

In the beginning of our current series, Paul talked about how we're all addicted to something. We need to admit it and begin to renew our mind. (Romans 12:2) Paul talked about googlling some Bible verse to help you began to renew your mind. You can watch that message here. Here's some additional thoughts from Craig Groeschel. Watch the videos below and read this blog. ...

A new Journey Night Class starting next month...

Here's some resources to help you make the most of this new habit...

Here's the past two weeks of messages from our REHAB [IT] series...

Class #1: Financial Peace University...

Follow us...

A new song for a new focus in the new year...

Focus for the New Year...

This past Sunday we shared some thoughts and resources for 2017...

We will host our Christmas services that will include family-friendly fun and some meaning moments...

It's LOVE CAN WEEKEND...

More insight into Isaiah...

Looking to build a foundation in your kids?...

How can I be all in on inviting...

Make the holiday meaningful and make an impact this Christmas...

Thanks so much for your commitment to ALL IN...

Every Christmas we have an opportunity to bringing hope, joy & love to people. Here's your chance to make an impact and have a meaningful Christmas...

You don't want to be that person how forgot about this...

Here's the new song we'll be featuring...

The next phase of our church...

Yup Vince got a tattoo while at church...

Interview with Trump and Hillary...

back to 9:30 & 11:00 am for fall kickoff this Sunday...

All this month, we are looking at Proverbs...

September Featured Song...

Meet our new campus pastor for our Northside site...

Let's help kids in our community...

Network Kickball Battle: August 14...

This past Sunday, Paul talked about a BIG lesson in the little book of Malachi. He talked about how we can drift in our relationship with God. One area that is addressed in the book of Malachi was in our finances. There was a challenge concerning if we trust God even with our money....that's a hard one. Paul talked about one way we try to make it easier: the Tithing Challe...

We just began a new series about the Bible...

PRAYER WORKSthoughts from Carey Nieuwhof Should we really stop saying that prayer works? Well, yes and no. Most people who say prayer works these days really mean God did what I wanted him to do. As if prayer was a button to be pushed to release exactly what they wanted from the vending machine. Prayer is not a button to be pushed; it's a relationship to be pursued. P...

Here's some ideas to help you pray...

2 Prayer Apps...

We watched the above video this past Sunday at church. Here's a few more as we explore God and how He speaks to us and connects with us: ...

This past Sunday we took another look at how to pray (view it here). We viewed part of the video above as we continued to explore what we should say when we pray. The whole idea was that prayer wasn't about being religious or even about saying the right words. It's about building a tight connection with God....a lifeline. We looked at the Lord's Prayer in Matthew 6 as...

PRAYER FOR THIS WEEK "Thank you Lord that you want to hear from me, that you want to speak to me. Help me to be the good soil, that hears you, and retains what you say. Produce something good in and through me. Help me to be aware of you today. In Jesus name, amen" More follow up from Sunday can be found in our event on Bible.com/Bible Apphttps://www.bible.com/events/2...

Get your tickets this month...

This past Sunday we talked about how the royal official took Jesus at His word (reveiw message here). A few of the challenges we talked about was reading through the book of John to know Jesus' words, going from just a hearer of His words to taking them to heart, or exploring more of Jesus in the Bible.Reading the the Bible can help us know more about God and His ways an...

Paul talked about trusting in God this past Sunday.May this story inspire you to keep looking to our God of Miracles. ...

This month we are continue a series started on Easter Sunday called I Need a Miracle. We will be featuring a new song to go along with the series. We'll sing it every week this month and I hope it's an encouragement to you as we trust in our God - the one who defeated death is bigger than any of our desperate moments in life. Heaven thunderedAnd the world was bornLif...

TONIGHT we have a time of communion, reflection and thanksgiving as we focus on the cross and the sacrifice of Jesus.Here's a few more thoughts to focus on Good Friday: ...

make the most of this week...

Here's a bible reading plan for Holy week leading up to Easter Sunday this week...

Here's a quick update from our Hope Christmas Project...

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We sent out this all-church update letter last week...

Here's some thoughts about our building transition for the North site...

We are currently exploring a building option for our North site...

I QUITThis past month we were in a series called I QUIT. It was about how the empty promises of resolutions don't work. Maybe we need to quit some things to accomplish the most important things in our lives. QUIT TRYING TO DO IT ALONEA common theme in this series was about relationships. We can't do it alone. We need to spur each other on towards our best life. Let's no...

Resources to help you in the new year......

A new focus for the new year...

Take some time this week to focus on Christ at Christmas...

Above is a letter about our year end matching challenge. If you would like to participate and give right now, please go to the Donate Page....

Feeling stuck in life? Now what?...

Christmas at The Journey: Details & Tickets...

Some inspirational thoughts to find joy this holiday season...

Here's a update and some more details on the aspects of our Hope Christmas Project...

Every year we look be bring hope at Christmas...

Every year at Christmas we have a special Christmas project to bring hope and we also do something for the orphans at the House of Hope in Kenya. In the past, we have provided bunk beds, water tanks, classrooms, cows, chickens, and outdoor kitchen, water fuel systems, vehicles and more. This year there are some needed improvements to the main building at the House of Hope...

With all the chaos in the world, life can have a sense of uncertainty....

We are a great weekend ahead...don't miss this opportunities!...

We have a great month planned. Here's a few highlights of what's ahead...

More thoughts, stories and resources with our current series......

Read this...look at the longings...

An update from Ben and Esther in Kenya...

Thanks to everyone who let God work in & through them resulting in a big impact this September!...

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Did you ever have the coach that ask you, "What does T.E.A.M. stand for?"...

Don't miss this Sunday...

Thanks to everyone who donated school supplies...

We have struggles and the world seems broken so how do we live with hope?...

AUGUST 23: BEACH, BAPTISMS, BONFIRE 6:00 pm at Pere Marquette beach in Muskegon We will have a special event for baptisms at the end of summer. We trying to make the most of summer so plan to come out to this Beach, Baptisms, Bonfire event to celebrate what God is doing in peoples lives, hang out with some fellow journeyers and ending the night with marshmellows over the...

Above all else...

1st Ever Network Kickball Champions...

Kickball on August 9...

Here's a recap of some thoughts with our Love Can series...

What a movie life? Maybe it's time to flip the script....

Let's move love from thought to action because LOVE CAN CHANGE EVERYTHING ...

This summer we have some specific steps for God to work in our lives & our church....

Summer has been fun so far at The Journey with all kinds of great things happening!...

We’ve been working through the book of Colossians in the Rise Above the Chaos series. In Chapter 3 we looked at walking in new ways. God loves us for who we are and all of our mess...

The band at the Pontaluna Site from this past Sunday Some of our team in Kenya with James who we helped get into the House of Hope 2 yrs. ago Construction began this week on Schamber Dr so be ready for road delays at the Pontaluna Exit site. Father's Day Drawing for Dad's Buckets are packed and ready to give away on Sunday Hope to see you this Sunday as we co...

THESE ARE THE TOP 3 THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW!...

We asked the question in the series, RISE ABOVE THE CHAOS, revolving around what is influencing your life...

What do you think would happen if our whole church prayed these prayers each day?...

3 Prayers for our church & our lives...

This Sunday is a big day at church...

We will be selling tickets this month to unity festival...

Today is Star Wars Day...May the 4th be with you....

Here's our quarterly financial update...

Do you want God to do big things in & through you?...

Here's a simple prayer that can change your perspective....

You are not what you do. You are not the mess in your life. Find the masterpiece beyond the mud. ...

In this new series, we're talking about finding the masterpiece in you and not letting the mud define you...

Aaron's story and song on moving from guilt and worry, feeling dirty and left out, to seeing past the mud....

This Sunday we are beginning a new series called Mess of Me. It's about finding the masterpiece behind the mud. Find all the details to the series here. If you invited someone to Easter and they couldn't make it, this is a great series that you can bring someone with you. It will be rotating between both sites. You can find the schedule on each site page (just click the si...

Some years we host a Good Friday service at church. Since this past Sunday was a reflection with communion like Good Friday, we are encouraging something different. Take some personal time to remember what Jesus did for us on the cross today. Here's a few option: GOOD FRIDAY IN THE BIBLE: Read about Jesus giving up his life for us on the cross here. BIBLE READING...

Please read this if you missed our annual review...

3 Way to help own the mission and live it out this Easter Week...

Over the last month we've looked at the shadow of Jesus throughout the Bible. Here's some videos to review the series and some reading plans for this Holy Week/Passion Week leading to Easter....

Easter Sunday: April 5...

Here's a few videos from the JAAC's this past week...

The Bible isn't a series of unrelated stories; it's one narrative....

When we face the challenges of life, how can we find joy instead of sorrow....

The Journey Annual Awards & Celebration is our annual party...

Whenever I pick out a greeting card, I notice it takes me a lot less time than most women I see in the store. I figure a greeting card is going to be in the ball park but what I write in the card is probably going to be more meaningful and accurate. What if your only expression of communication was greeting cards? Do you think that would make a good connection? Probably no...

In our current series, we are talking about how the shadow of Jesus is all through the Bible leading up to the main event of history that we will celebrate on Easter Weekend. It's all one story of how we are created to know God, but we all mess it up and fall away from Him. God continues to pursue us with His great love and provides a way for us to be forgiven and redeemed...

We're two weeks into our series called The Shadow and we've been talking about how the Bible isn't just a collection of 66 books, it's actually one narrative, one great story. We've been looking atThe Shadow of Jesus in the Bible and how it extends all the way back to creation. But His shadow can also reach all the way into our lives. You are a part of a bigger story! So w...

Details for our new series...

This past week I was talking about how some of the big decisions of life revolve around family. We looked at low vs. high level decisions (some insight from Andy Stanley). Low level thinking says, "what's the big deal? " or "Well everyone else is doing it.". Low level thinking moves forward if things are not immoral, illegal or if they're socially acceptable. High level de...

How do I help my kids learn about the Bible and build God's values in their lives?...

Want more family insight?...

How do we prepared our kids to succeed in the future?...

Here's 4 little words with some small changes that could bring huge results for your family....

Here's some helpful resources to help form a vision for the future for you and your family...

If we're going to build our dream home, it has to begin with...

So if I need a blueprint to build my dream home, how do I...

In medieval times, knights would often have a coat of arms. Many generations ago, you might have something similiar like a family crest. They would have a motto, symbols and signs that would represent your family their identity. A knight might be known by his name followed by a term like..."The Brave" or "The Strong" or "The not quite as brave or strong as those other guy...

As we're thinking about this series, Building Your Dream Home, this song could be some inspiritation for you. This could be the theme song for you to keep building... ...

Here's a note from Vince about how our support of Verve Church has helped them reach their 5th birthday full of impact...

What does it really take to fix our finances?...

Can you pass it?...

In the Flip or Flop series, we talked planting the small seeds that can grow into something big. It's about making daily decisions in the right direction this year. If we are going to do that, we can't do it alone. We aren't made to do life alone. If we go it alone, it's easy to quit or just keep doing things the same way. We need to remember God is for us and we need to h...

In the last weeks of this series, I shared some thoughts about flipping our finances (watch it here) and how it takes waiting and sacrifice. A small loss now can lead to big gains later. The challenge was not to just make a resolution like a wish upon a star, but to come up with an actual step you can take to start moving in the right direction. Like we said earlier in the...

Here's a few songs to keep you motivated to take next steps...

The biggest problem why we flop with our finances and some insight and tools to help...

If you like to read, here's a few good books for a new you in the new year....

Here's are few things to consider so your finances won't flop in the new year....

Here's our new feature song for the new series and the new year...

HERE'S 3 IDEAS TO TAKE NEXT STEPS WITH GOD THIS YEAR...

When we make resolutions, it is often comparing ourselves to other standards or people. But we need to beware of the compare......

Here's a recap of the Love Can Christmas Project...

Here's a recap of LOVE WEEK....

This week is Love Week. It's a great way to activate God's love in our lives as we look beyond ourselves...

This whole LOVE CAN series has been all about opening our lives to God's love and activating His love in our lives. It's moving it from thoughts to actions. Here's 3 ways to activate God's love in the next week that will help you experience your best life...

Get your free tickets to this special Christmas celebration....

Here's some initial information about your chance to go and make an impact in Kenya...

Here's a couple quick thoughts and encouragement...

Today is the first day of December. The countdown to Christmas has begun. He's someways to add some meaningful moments in this holiday season....

Here's a video explaining the LOVE CAN CHRISTMAS PROJECT...

This past Sunday we revealed our annual Christmas Project with a twist. Here's the details:...

New Series from November 16 - December 21...

Here's a few thoughts about finding our purpose from exploregod.com...

Here's some more resources to keep exploring our purpose...

This past Sunday and this week, we are wrapping up our Explore God series. Here's some resources to keep exploring...

Here's the quarterly financial update...

This past Sunday we continued our Explore God series. Here's more resources to keep exploring...

In our Explore God series, we are searching for some answers to get to know who God is and how we can be connected to Him. We have a bunch of tools and resources for you to explore more...

Just a reminder to change your clocks...

Happy Halloween from your Journey Staff Guys...

We have two weeks left of the Explore God Series...

Here are some more resources on our questions about pain and suffering....

Here's some more resources as we explore God and the questions from this series....

This past Sunday at the North on M120 site, we talked about some questions like How good is good enough? Where do I stand with God? What are the list of things to do to find God...

Last year our biggest Network event was the yard ambush. We're bringing it back this year...

In our Explore God series, we are searching for some answers to get to know who God is and how we can be connected to Him. We have a bunch of tools and resources for you to explore more...

Here's some more resource to explore more about the Bible...

Here's some resources to explore more about how Jesus is different than other religions....

Here's a few videos from explore god.com to explore more this week....

In our Explore God series, we are searching for some answers to get to know who God is and how we can be connected to Him. We have a bunch of tools and resources for you to explore more. Make sure you check out exploregod.com as well. Every week we provide the Running Partner Questions to use in your group or for your own personal time with God. It has some thoughts to re...

How do we explore God?...

Let's keep exploring God, here's some more resources....

We are two weeks into our 6 week series, so keep inviting...

Cell-Phone Scavenger Hunt...

We are in the middle of our Explore God series. You can explore more here....

Here's a few more videos from exploregod.com ...

Here's some resources to explore more from what was talked about on Sunday...

Here's what's coming up for middle school and high school students...

Everyone has questions. We all wonder....

THANKS THANKS THANKS THANKS...

This Sunday begins our new series, Explore God. I hope you take this opportunity to share the hope, peace, purpose and life with someone else. May God work in you and through you because it could make all the difference as we keep taking steps in relationships, not religion so everyone can experience their best life. ...

Do you share excited stuff in your life? Food you eat, books you're reading, movies you watch?...

If we want to experience Jesus...

It's time to get in the game. So how do I get on the field?...

We've been talking about letting God work in & through us...

We made a special announcement this past Sunday...

Here's how we helped over 300 local kids + assisting schools in our networks...

Here's a glimpse at the new series coming in October...

We had a great kickoff this Sunday at The Journey. Here's some highlights from the Tailgate Party...

There are a bunch of opportunities kicking off this month...

Fall Kickoff: This Sunday + a Tailgate Party...

If you didn't get the Fall letter in the mail, check it out here....

Back Pack & School Supplies need to be dropped off by Sunday....

All through the month of August, we've been celebrating summer but also the maker of it all...

Here's a few pictures from the great time celebrating summer and what God is doing in the hearts of lives of people at The Journey...

We are very thankful & excited for a great month with the $10,000 challenge in July. Here's our chance for another $10K....

New Series...

Summer is full of vacations, trips and fun. Bring The Journey with you......

All four Networks had a Cookout/Picnic this past Sunday. Here's a few pictures of all the fun:...

Baptism at the Beach is coming back on August 24 at 6:00 pm with a Beach, Baptisms & Bonfire event....

Here's some insight into what the future holds at The Journey...

This week: Network Cookouts. Thanks to all those who helped with Water Wars...

At The Journey, we talk about relationships, not religion. We want you to have a real relationship with Jesus. The Give Me More questions can help make it personal...

This Wednesday begins Unity Festival at Heritage Landing in downtown Muskegon. There is a free day this Wednesday...

Our annual school supply drive to help kids along the lakeshore...

Our family recently went to Disney. It was 3 years of saving and planning....

August is going to be a big party at The Journey. We have a new series that will be a big celebration and some fun family events to go alone with it....

Wrap up thoughts for the Chase the Light series...

Here's a promo for Soul Detox...

Let's help Ben & Esther make a difference in Kenya....

Not only are we trying to make an impact in West Michigan, be we also have some strategic partnerships to make a difference around our country & half way around the world...

Here's an update we shared on Sunday...

God wants to do something big in you but also THROUGH YOU. What can we do to experience God in this way?...

Life is a team sport. We are designed to do life together. How can I have someone to help me through the challenges of life?...

What can we do to take steps in our relationship with Jesus?...

If you want to experience God's light, you have to shine the light...

Here's a few videos, songs and stuff from this past Sunday:...

This letter was sent out last week. Here's a copy if you didn't get it....

Who am I? Am I what I do? Am I what I've achieved? Am I the things I've done right? Or am I defined by what I've done wrong?...

This last Sunday at the Pontaluna Exit site (and last month at North M120 site), we looked at 1 John 2 in the Chase the Light series. We looked at how walking in the light can make our life complete (vs. 5). It can change our perspective and influence our lives and how we grow. On the other hand chasing after our pride or status, material things or physical pleasure to co...

Have you ever felt burned by the church?...

School is wrapping up. What's on your summer fun list?...

Too many people pray like they are playing the lottery...

How is your spiritual "pumpatude"? B90x can pump (clap) you up...

It's flip flop season but what does that have to do with our church?...

Vince Antonucci stopped by The Journey to introduce Splagna? So what is it?...

We set some big goals for this year (fall 2013-summer 2014). Are you hitting those goals?...

This Sunday there's a quick meeting for anyone interested in baptism...

This is a little reminder for this Sunday so all you guys don't forget about Mother's Day....

Today is our national day of prayer...

Great job by all our Networks in the past month. Impact & Fun!...

For the next three weeks at church, you will be able to buy discounted tickets at the coffee bar for this great summer event...

This past Sunday we kicked off 2 new series at The Journey. It's important to...

We're going to try something different in this new series, Chase the Light, since we're going to be working through the book of 1 John in the Bible...

Easter Sunday...

We talked about the death of Jesus & the resurrection on Easter, but we didn't have time to go into investigation...

One way to to take a risky step of faith is to take a chance and invite someone to join you at The Journey...

Quit living as if the purpose of life is to arrive safely at death...

4 Ways to keep taking steps and not settling...

Faith is risky and action oriented....

Here's the special songs from this past Sunday:...

On this week leading up to Easter Sunday, take some time to reflect...

Control is a strange cycle. We think if we can control the situation, we can have the freedom of our desired outcome. The problem is the more we try to control things...

Summer will eventually come so get ready to have some fun & meaningful experiences...

Read a story about living a good story...

Here's your theme music for this week. May it play in your head as you imagine yourself walking in slow motion...

This past Christmas you gave to bring hope to our kids, Kenya, Vegas and locally...

Hope you didn't miss the JAAC's but if you did...

At break of day, in hope we rise...

Every March we have a big party to celebrate this past year, thank God for all He's done & to appreciate all the volunteers who make The Journey...

What's your story? We all have a story. Maybe you let your story. Maybe not. In this new series, we'll be looking at how God can rewrite our stories so we can experience our best life....

Invest & Inviting is a core essential that will help YOU experience your best life. It will change who you are becoming...

Here's a personal thank you from Vince...

This past Christmas, you gave to bring hope locally, regionally & globally, Here's a few ways that funds are making a difference...

I am sorry to inform you of some bad news...

Following God isn't about acting moral or a PROCEDURE of good behavior. It's a new PERSPECTIVE found through faith....

There are some great resources to help you take steps in your marriage...

We showed a few clips from this video at the Pontaluna Exit Site yesterday. Here's a few of the Seattle Seahawks...

We want to build a foundation for your kids best life ahead...

IF: keep it going...

What steps did you take in 2013?...

Seattle beat the 49ers to move on to the Superbowl......

Being propelled by the possibilities...

We want to thank everyone who gave to the Hope Christmas Project this year. One of the 4 aspects of the project was about bring hope to our city....

Here's a post from Matt's blog about financial freedom...

New January Series: IF...

Here's a few "must see" Christmas moments...

Here's a little sneak peak at our Christmas gatherings...

Here's an update to the project and final details for how we are bring hope this holiday season...

This is a special time of year and we hope you are experiencing the hope, peace, joy and light of this holiday season. Christmas is right around the corner so we are sending out this special letter. We have a few opportunities that can add some more meaning to your holiday season...

Part of our Christmas Project this year is going to bring hope in Vegas...

Attention Parents: Have you seen the new Bible App for Kids?...

Part of our Hope Christmas project this year it going to kenya in two different ways...

For unto us a child is born...

Here's some short readings you can do each day leading up to Christmas...

There are 4 ways we are bringing hope this Christmas...

Here's something to think about before you bust the doors on black friday...

We recently mailed out a fall newsletter. If you didn't see it...

Here's part 1 of our annual Christmas project and how we are bring hope to Kenya...

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Do you want more insight & financial wisdom? Check out...

Blessed Life as seen on Duck Dynasty...

Finances can be very frustrating so here's some resources...

Brent will be working at the North on M-120 site...

If you walk in God's ways, you will always be in His will...

There are three new Journey Night Classes coming in November...

What on earth am I here for? Isn't there something more to life?...

Halloween at The Journey North M120 site...

Who are you and what are you living for?...

Want to live a BLE$$ED LIFE?...

Where do we look to find purpose?...

We are praying every day at 10:10...

This past Sunday, we talked about 10 steps to take in the next 10 years towards your best life...

10 Things That Define The Journey, 10 Dreams for the Next 10 Years...

Here's a post from Matt's blog from 10 years ago with the dream for The Journey...

Dan & Cheryl shared their 10 year experience at The Journey this past Sunday. Here's a few other details of the journey......

You might have seen Darla's baptism and story last Sunday at church. If you want to see her whole story...

This past Sunday, we rolled out a year's worth of classes to help you take next steps...

This past Sunday we baptized 13 people in Lake Michigan. Here's a few pictures...

This Sunday is the last day to bring in supplies for the back pack drive. Did you see what's going on at Community enCompass?...

In the Summer Blockbuster series, we've been looking at flipping the script to live our best life. What's the script of your life? Are you living a good story? Would you watch a movie about...

This Sunday is our end of summer baptisms in Lake Michigan...

Bring in your back packs and school supplies this week to help kids in need...

So we provide a fun, relevant, meaningful, safe environment for people no matter where they are with God. This series is a great one to invite someone......

It's that time of year again...our annual back pack school supply drive!...

If you didn't get the summer newsletter......

There is a quick baptism meeting this Sunday at both sites...