"On the first day of every week, each of you is to put something aside and store it up, as he may prosper, so that there will be no collecting when I come" - 1 Corinthians 16:2The point is this: “whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows bountifully will also reap bountifully. Each one must give as he has decided in his heart, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God lo...  Read More

Spiritual Discipline #3, Prayer.:…pray without ceasing” -1 Thessalonians 5:17“Rejoice in hope, be patient in tribulation, and constantly pray…” -Romans 12:12“…do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God…” -Philippians 4:6It’s hard to overstate the importance of this spiritual discipline for the Christian l...  Read More

Spiritual Practice #2, Giving Thanks. "...give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you." - 1 Thessalonians 5:18We can thank God in all circumstances because he is sovereign over all things; he is infinitely wise and infinitely loving. He is in control of all things; nothing can happen unless he allows it, and in his infinite love and wisdom, he causes all t...  Read More

With new wine and new wineskins, we need to be able to handle it all a little differently. You may have been a Christian for the majority of your life. Yet, you have never really had the opportunity to delve into the spiritual disciplines in a way that has become truly meaningful for you. This week, we will delve into 5 disciplines that might be helpful for you to dive into intentionally. #1 Medit...  Read More

IntroductionThe following is a guide to help facilitate discussion. Feel free to add, subtract, or change questions to fit the conversation, and pray for the Spirit to lead in all things.OPENShare about one of your favorite school teachers growing up.  What did they teach?  Why were they one of your favorites?HEADRead Mark 3: 13-15 together and share any wisdom, insights, or thoughts from the read...  Read More

John 8:31-32  To the Jews who had believed him, Jesus said, “If you hold to my teaching, you are really my disciples. Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.Today, we are going to take a good hard look and listen to some incredibly clear and serious words of our Master Teacher/Rabbi Jesus. These words are probably some of the most well known of His sayings. Especially, by pe...  Read More