Tending The Garden

May 10, 2026    Pastor Evan Schlegel

The atmosphere in your home doesn't come from your circumstances. It comes from what you've been allowing to grow in your heart.


In this special Mother's Day message — Pastor Evan unpacks one of the most honest questions you can ask yourself: what is actually growing in your heart right now? Drawing from Proverbs 4:23 and the image of tending a garden, this message shows how what we allow in our hearts — the offense, the irritation, the unchecked thoughts — doesn't stay small. It grows, it speaks, and it quietly shapes the atmosphere of our homes and relationships. If you've ever wondered why the same patterns keep showing up in your marriage, your parenting, or your closest relationships, this message gets to the root of it. Practical, honest, and full of hope for anyone who wants their family to last.