💡 What do your garage sales say about your values? On this week’s Coffee Creek Church Podcast, Pastor Clark Frailey explores the deeper meaning behind the tangible and intangible things we treasure—and how our investments reveal what truly matters.

Drawing wisdom from the Sermon on the Mount and his own garage sale adventures (you’ll want to hear about the $3 Bible!), Pastor Clark encourages us to take stock of both our material belongings and our hearts.

Here are 3 key takeaways:

Your Treasure Reflects Your Heart: Where you spend your time, energy, and resources isn’t random—it’s an honest report card of your values. If you want to know what’s truly important to you, look at your calendar and your checkbook.

Temporary vs. Eternal Investments: Jesus challenges us not to prioritize possessions that fade, rust, or get eaten by moths. Instead, invest in relationships, encouragement, generosity, and purpose—the “treasures in heaven” that last.

Generosity is a Spiritual Practice: Generosity isn’t just for those with a special “gift.” Pastor Clark urges planned, intentional acts of kindness—whether that’s time, money, or encouragement. Schedule your generosity and watch your perspective shift.

What you fund is what you’ll follow. Let’s align our values with what matters most and become a little more like Jesus, one intentional step at a time.

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This week, Pastor Clark Frailey shares a powerful message about the unseen work that paves the way for transformation—using stories from his Space Camp days and the teachings of Jesus in Matthew 6.

Here are 3 key takeaways for your life and leadership:

Private Preparation Fuels Public Success: Just as space missions are powered by countless quiet hours of training and preparation, our spiritual growth happens away from the spotlight, in intentional, private moments of prayer and reflection.

Embrace the Furnace of Solitude: Drawing from the wisdom of Henri Nouwen, Pastor Clark reminds us that solitude is the 'furnace of transformation,' where we encounter God and our true selves, breaking free from false identities imposed by society.

Start Small, See Big Results: You don’t need hours to begin—just five minutes each morning, away from distractions, can reset your focus, realign your spirit, and lead to lasting transformation over time.

If we dedicated ourselves to these quiet practices, imagine the impact—not just on ourselves, but on the communities we serve.

How are you making time for quiet transformation in your daily routine?

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00:00 Childhood Awe: Space Shuttle Launches

03:34 "Secrets of Humble Giving"

09:35 Solitude's Transformative Power

12:35 Escaping Our Self-Imposed Cages

16:44 "Alive Through Solitude with Jesus"

17:46 Strength Through Divine Connection

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This week’s episode dives deep into one of the hardest but most transformative teachings of Jesus: choosing love over revenge, even when it’s hardest.

Pastor Clark uses relatable stories and practical advice to challenge us toward a higher way of living and leading.

Key Takeaways:

-True Christlikeness Shows Up in Difficulty

“What if the most Christlike thing you’ll ever do in your life is when you choose to love an enemy?” This isn’t usually celebrated on a stage, but it’s at the core of authentic faith.

-Go Beyond Tolerance—Practice Transformative Love

Jesus didn’t invite us just to tolerate or coexist with our critics and opponents, but to actively love, bless, and pray for them. This radical grace breaks through walls—both personal and cultural.

-Shift from Willpower to Heart Change

As Pastor Clark quotes: “Enemy love isn’t possible through willpower. It flows from a healed, integrated self.” Real change happens when we let grace reshape us from the inside out.

This is a call to community and leadership that’s countercultural and deeply needed today. Imagine what our workplaces and neighborhoods would look like if we became known for forgiveness, reconciliation, and the courage to love—especially when it’s hard!

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00:00 Loving Your Enemies: A Challenge

05:55 Challenging Cancel Culture with Love

09:16 Strive for Unbiased Kindness

12:32 True Humanity: Spiritual Courage

14:51 Living Grace: Loving Enemies

18:58 "Radical Forgiveness and Reconciliation"

21:30 Practicing Teachings Against Hate

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