In “Hope Takes a Step,” Senior Pastor Travis Tullis encourages us to walk as true believers, allowing God’s Word to shape our hearts, strengthen our faith, and guide our love for one another.

Hebrews 11:1–16 reminds us that Abraham walked by faith toward a promise he could not yet see, trusting God to lead him toward a heavenly home. His example teaches us that hope requires obedience, even when the outcome remains uncertain.

That obedience begins with transformation. Romans 6:1–4 declares that belonging to Christ means leaving our old ways behind and walking in newness of life. Likewise, Deuteronomy 6:4–9 teaches that God’s Word must first dwell in our hearts before we can faithfully demonstrate and teach His love to others. Sunday's child dedication reflected this responsibility, as parents committed to nurturing their child in faith.

Love commits us to action, while hope enables us to move forward faithfully, without fear or pride. As we move forward and higher together, we must consider what to surrender, whom to love, which promises sustain our hope, and where we need support to remain grounded in faith, hope, and love.

Thank you, Senior Pastor Tullis, for encouraging us to move forward and higher together as fruitful image bearers, trusting God as hope leads us into faithful action.