When it comes to understanding that faith is central in pleasing God with our lives, the writer of Hebrews connects us to a man named Enoch. If you are reading the Old Testament, the first Enoch you w...  Read More

When I was a kid, I never really understood the story of Cain and Abel and why one offering was acceptable and another wasn’t. Frankly, I thought it was a bit unfair. As I have grown in my understandi...  Read More

It's a question many followers of Jesus ask, whether out loud or in the quiet wrestle of the heart. Why do I feel like I’m drifting? The truth is, there is a very real enemy in this world, and his goa...  Read More

As the writer of Hebrews begins to look back at the lives of the Old Testament saints to encourage the believers of his day, he goes back to the very beginning of the Bible. Genesis 1:1 says, “In the ...  Read More

Happy New Year, Church Family! Welcome to 2026! A new year always feels like a fresh page. But here’s the great thing: it isn’t fresh to God. Before we’ve lived a single day of 2026, God is already in...  Read More

The night before Steve began the process of stem cell transplant at M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, we discussed his road ahead. He was facing a 28-day journey where his mouth would swell with sores, his...  Read More

Dear CityRise Family,As we stand at the close of 2025 and look toward a new year, I want to say thank you. Your prayers, your service, and your generosity have made a real difference this year.Because...  Read More

Because you give, we are able to provide fun, meaningful Christmas events for all ages. Gingerbread House had over 300 attendees, over 1,100 people heard the good news of the Gospel with our 64th pres...  Read More

Merry Christmas, Church Family! Today, we celebrate the birth of our Savior, Jesus Christ. Long before He was born, Isaiah prophesied His coming: For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and t...  Read More

Is Jesus with us in our struggles? Absolutely. One of the most beautiful and intimate ways Jesus serves us is simply this: He sits with us....  Read More

Because you give, our kids team had another incredible Gingerbread House earlier this month. Over 300 people enjoyed decorating a house, staying warm with a hot chocolate bar, and basking in the hope ...  Read More

Happy Thursday before Christmas, Church Family!Christmas Day is getting close, and many of us are gearing up for school to let out, gifts to be wrapped, and calendars to finally slow down for a break....  Read More