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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....
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...
August 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?...
Keep ReadingJuly 31, 2017 | 1 Comments by Derick Zeulner | Tags: God, Jesus, Family, glory, work, meaning, vocation, fertility, futility
God cares about the work you do, paid or unpaid, in the workplace and at home; and through Christ He is able to transform your simplest endeavors into something meaningful and fruitful. The following is a collection of reflection questions and resources to continue the "work" conversation....
Keep ReadingJuly 19, 2017 by Derick Zeulner | Tags: God, Jesus, Bible, psalms, resource, understanding
A helpful resource for enriching your understanding of the psalms. These principles can help us as we seek to understand and apply the psalms to our lives. They are not a magical formula, however. We must approach the psalms with the understanding that we will meet our God there....
Keep ReadingJuly 18, 2017 | 2 Comments by | Tags: children, kids, Jesus, Summer, vbs, factory
Watch and enjoy the incredible moments from VBS 2017 - "Make Fun Factory."...
Keep ReadingJune 24, 2017 by | Category: Kids | Tags: kids, Summer, vbs, soccer
South Shores Kids Ministry is planning a summer packed with fun. Mark your calendars now for these summer events: VBS, Ambassadors Soccer Camp, Wacky Wednesdays!...
Keep ReadingJune 7, 2017
Construction is underway and now we are INSPIRED to Move some earth!...
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