This week, New Life Church welcomed guest pastor Pastor Evan Hoekzema, who is planting Tribes Church in northwest Grand Rapids, launching September 13, 2026.

In this message from Daniel 6, Pastor Evan asks a simple but weighty question: what is required for a life to leave a mark? Through Daniel’s faithfulness in a foreign land, we see that a life of lasting impact is built through an excellent spirit, a clean slate, a steady swing, and sweet surrender.

Daniel’s life reminds us that faithfulness is not just about one big moment. It is built through daily obedience, integrity when no one is watching, rhythms that keep us close to God, and trust that refuses to compromise even when the outcome is uncertain.

Whether you feel like you are in a palace, a workplace, a season of waiting, or your own version of a lion’s den, God is able to meet you there. This message is a call to bring your best, right some wrongs, stay the course, and trust God with the mark your life will leave.

Support Pastor Evan and Tribes Church:

Prayer Support: https://tribes-church-515208.churchcenter.com/people/forms/1096402

Financial Support: https://www.tribeschurch.co/give

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