Church of the Suncoast

Church of the Suncoast A church for those who don't like, fit in, or just don't go to church! Yep, that's us!

"Weeping may last through the night, but joy comes with the morning." - Psalm 30: 5
06/18/2026

"Weeping may last through the night, but joy comes with the morning." - Psalm 30: 5

Sabbath Is for the Body Too"Six days you shall labor and do all your work, but the seventh day is a sabbath to the Lord ...
06/18/2026

Sabbath Is for the Body Too

"Six days you shall labor and do all your work, but the seventh day is a sabbath to the Lord your God." — Exodus 20:9-10

Rest isn't just spiritual, it's physical. This is a dimension of Sabbath that often gets overlooked. Spiritual rest and physical rest aren't separate categories. God designed the whole person — body, mind, and spirit — to need regular restoration. When only the spiritual side gets attention, the nervous system, the muscles, and the immune system never get the healing they need.

The body keeps score. Chronic stress, poor sleep, and constant stimulation take a toll that willpower alone can't fix. God built rest into the human operating system, not as a luxury for people with easy lives, but as a necessity for everyone.

When Jesus rested, when he withdrew to quiet places, when he sat at a dinner table with friends — these weren't wasted moments. They were part of a whole life, fully lived.

Learning to Sabbath means letting the whole self slow down — mind, body, and spirit together. That might look like an afternoon nap without guilt. A walk with no destination. A meal eaten slowly, without a screen nearby.

The body is not an obstacle to spiritual life. It's the very place God chose to dwell.

Reflection: What does your body need right now that tends to get ignored during busy seasons?

Prayer: Lord, you made my body and called it good. Help me to honor it with the rest it was designed to receive. Amen.

Happy Father's Day, Dads! ❤Join us Sunday, June 21st as we celebrate all the dads in our lives! 👨Service is at 10:30 AM,...
06/17/2026

Happy Father's Day, Dads! ❤

Join us Sunday, June 21st as we celebrate all the dads in our lives! 👨

Service is at 10:30 AM, but come a little early or stay a little late — we'll have special snacks with you in mind and our favorite root beer celebration. 🍺

The day is all about you!

Empty Hands"Few things are needed — or indeed only one." — Luke 10:42Jesus made a striking claim in this moment with Mar...
06/17/2026

Empty Hands

"Few things are needed — or indeed only one." — Luke 10:42

Jesus made a striking claim in this moment with Martha. Out of everything on her list, out of all the preparations and responsibilities she was managing, he said only one thing was truly needed. One.

That kind of simplicity can feel disorienting in a world that constantly adds more. More productivity, more optimization, more content to consume. The idea that less is not just acceptable but actually better, that sitting quietly at the feet of Jesus is the most important thing, cuts against nearly everything the culture reinforces.

It's worth asking honestly: when was the last time hands were truly empty? Not just physically idle, but mentally and emotionally unburdened; free from the next task, the next notification, the next obligation?

Mary chose that. She sat at Jesus' feet and listened. No multitasking, no planning, no contribution to the conversation, just receiving. And Jesus defended that choice.

Slowing the outer life isn't about being less productive forever. It's about recovering the rhythm that makes everything else sustainable — the ability to stop, receive, and remember what matters most.

Reflection: What would it feel like to spend 10 minutes today with truly empty hands — no phone, no task, no agenda? Practice this today and journal how you felt, the thoughts that your mind wandered to, how your body responded, etc.

Prayer: Jesus, you said only one thing is needed. Help quiet the noise enough for me to receive that one thing today. Amen.

💚 Ladies, this one's for YOU! Women's Group is happening Saturday, June 20th at 9 AM — a morning to connect, grow, and f...
06/16/2026

💚 Ladies, this one's for YOU! Women's Group is happening Saturday, June 20th at 9 AM — a morning to connect, grow, and find your people.

Don't miss it! Scan the QR code to get all the details. ✨

Contagious Busyness"Martha was distracted by all the preparations that had to be made." — Luke 10:40Busyness spreads. It...
06/16/2026

Contagious Busyness

"Martha was distracted by all the preparations that had to be made." — Luke 10:40

Busyness spreads. It has a way of becoming so familiar that it starts to feel like the natural state of things, and before long, the body keeps moving even when there's nothing that actually needs doing. Checking emails on a day off. Mentally rehearsing tomorrow's to-do list while supposedly relaxing. Rearranging things that don't need rearranging.

Martha found her greatest importance in being productive for Jesus. That's not a bad motivation, but she was so focused on serving Love that she missed being with Love. The work became a barrier to the relationship it was meant to honor.

Sabbath — real, intentional rest — requires something more than just stopping tasks. It requires recognizing the pattern and choosing differently. That takes self-awareness, and honestly, it takes practice.

Today, pay attention to the moments when the impulse to do something kicks in during a quiet moment. That impulse is worth noticing.

Reflection: When trying to rest, what are the small activities or mental habits that tend to creep in and fill the quiet?

Prayer: Father, reveal the patterns of busyness that have become invisible to me through repetition. Give me the courage to pause and be still. Amen.

06/15/2026

The days are longer, the kids are out of school, and it’s a great time to relax and enjoy life. In this collection of messages, we will learn how to lean in and experience God’s invitation to a summer of growth and reconnection with what really matters. As always, shorts and flip-flops are just fine!

The Gift of Slowness"Mary has chosen what is better, and it will not be taken away from her." — Luke 10:42Life has a way...
06/15/2026

The Gift of Slowness

"Mary has chosen what is better, and it will not be taken away from her." — Luke 10:42

Life has a way of speeding up without permission. Schedules fill, notifications pile up, and before long, the pace feels completely normal, even when the heart is exhausted. But every season carries a particular gift, and summer's gift is the permission to move slowly, breathe easily, and rediscover joy.

This week's summer devos will focus on slowing the outer life — the visible, physical busyness that keeps hands full and minds scattered. It starts with a familiar story. Martha opened her home to Jesus and immediately got to work. There was food to prepare, details to manage, and a guest to honor. All good things. But somewhere in the hustle, she lost sight of the very person she was serving.

Jesus didn't scold her harshly, he spoke her name twice. "Martha, Martha." There's tenderness in that repetition. He wasn't dismissing her work. He was inviting her back to what mattered most.

The challenge today isn't to stop caring about responsibilities, it's to notice when busyness becomes a distraction or even an escape from simply being present.

Reflection: What's one activity or habit that tends to pull your attention away from rest and presence, even on days that are supposed to be slow?

Prayer: Lord, help me recognize the moments when doing gets in the way of being. Teach me to choose what is better. Amen.

The days are longer, the kids are out of school, and it’s a great time to relax and enjoy life. In this collection of me...
06/14/2026

The days are longer, the kids are out of school, and it’s a great time to relax and enjoy life. In this collection of messages, we will learn how to lean in and experience God’s invitation to a summer of growth and reconnection with what really matters. As always, shorts and flip-flops are just fine! 😎

Men — come find your people! Join us for Men's Group THIS MORNING, June 13th at 9 AM. Whether you're new or a regular, t...
06/13/2026

Men — come find your people!

Join us for Men's Group THIS MORNING, June 13th at 9 AM.

Whether you're new or a regular, there's a seat for you.

Scan the QR code to learn more and sign up. See you there! 💪

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