This Sunday, as we celebrate Mother’s Day, we honor the mothers, grandmothers, and maternal figures who have shaped our lives with strength, sacrifice, and boundless love. Our message, Blessed and Highly Exhausted, speaks to the beautiful tension many caregivers feel—overflowing with love while running on empty. But beyond the diapers, carpool lines, and late-night worries, motherhood offers us a glimpse into something even greater: the love of God. In Isaiah 66:13, God says, “As a mother comforts her child, so will I comfort you.” The patience, forgiveness, and faithfulness we see in a mother’s love point us to the God who never gives up on us. This Mother’s Day, let’s celebrate the people who care for us—and find rest in the One whose love restores us all.

The woman caught in adultery had nothing left—no defense, no dignity, no name even. Just judgment. But Jesus. Jesus knelt down in the dirt, and with one movement, rewrote her story with grace. That’s what God does. That’s what God is still doing. God takes the pieces of our lives—the broken, forgotten, mislabeled parts—and says, “ Let’s make something beautiful out of what felt like nothing. If you’ve ever felt like your story went off script, we invite you listen to this sermon.

Jesus’ time on earth ends not with sadness, but with joy. As He blesses His disciples and ascends into heaven, something unexpected happens—they worship Him and return to Jerusalem filled with joy. In these brief yet powerful verses, we witness a profound moment of transition: Jesus is no longer physically present, but His presence feels even more alive.

In this sermon, we’ll explore what it means to be “led into joy” in the midst of change and uncertainty. Why weren’t the disciples crushed by grief? What did they understand about Jesus' blessing and His promise? And how might we experience that same joy today—even when things feel unfinished or unknown?