
Verve City Church: Weekly Messages True North | Cracked, but Loved
Nov 17, 2025
Explore the tension between who we are and who we aspire to be. Jesus replaces shame with questions that heal and realign us. Delve into the origins of sin through the story of Cain and Abel while uncovering its modern implications. Discover how sin operates in hidden, consuming ways, and learn from trusted voices to identify our blind spots. The podcast emphasizes that despite sin's destructive power, Jesus offers forgiveness and restoration, inviting us to let grace shine through our cracks.
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Microwave Mishap Turns Joy To Heartache
- Josh Crane describes a microwave fire after cinnamon rolls were mistakenly put in it, causing weeks of lingering smell and a replaced microwave.
- The story shows how something that brings joy can quickly become a source of prolonged heartache when misused.
Humanity's Creative And Destructive Duality
- Humanity is capable of both exquisite creativity and horrific evil because of a fundamental break from God's design.
- This dual capacity explains why people produce both masterpieces and atrocities.
Sin Is Both Outside And Within
- Sin is described as a crouching, personified force that seeks to control you while also residing within your heart.
- Naming this dual nature helps us recognize the crack in creation and why relationships and peace break down.






