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Perhaps you believe in God... but what is God actually like? The Old Testament gives us pictures of God's character and purpose in the world, but something astounding happens when the biblical story arrives at the life of Jesus. Unlike other revelations of God before,...

PODCAST | ITUNES | SCRIPTURES Next Step Questions 1. Describe your current attitude toward your job - or lack thereof.  How does it impact your spiritual life? 2. We are all prone to a distorted view of work - work is evil, (work inhibits my flourishing), or work is...

PODCAST | ITUNES | SCRIPTURE Next Step Questions 1. Sabbath rest becomes life giving when it moves from being a rule we follow to a rhythm we live. How would you describe the difference between rhythms and rules? 2. What are the biggest hindrances to your ability to...

PODCAST | ITUNES | SCRIPTURE Next Step Questions 1. We live in a rushed, overextended, and exhausted culture. How are your rhythms of life… do you feel refreshed? Overextended? Exhausted? And if so…why? 2. In slavery, we are valued by how much we produce. How does...

PODCAST | ITUNES | SCRIPTURES NEXT STEP QUESTIONS 1. Jesus’ ministry seemed to be centered on sharing meals with people - even those who were sinners and outcasts. How should this shape the way we follow Jesus? 2. Seeing ourselves through the lens of grace humbles us,...

PODCAST | ITUNES | SCRIPTURE This past Sunday, we had a special service focused on our values of leadership and empowerment. We met around tables, met new people, and talked about how God has uniqued gifted each one of us. We also met our elders and heard their heart...

PODCAST | ITUNES | SCRIPTURE Next Step Questions Jesus tells us that where our treasure is, there our heart will be also. How would you describe the connect between our money, possessions, and our hearts? Jesus’ kingdom operates in a different economy with different...

PODCAST | ITUNES | SCRIPTURE Next Step Questions Church is not a service or a building - it’s a group of people who live like a family. How have you defined Church in the past? If Church is a family, how does this change your view? In John 13:34-45, Jesus tells us...

PODCAST | ITUNES | SCRIPTURE Let's not overcomplicate it. This isn't the business of experts and know-it-alls. We're starting this year by hearing Jesus' call to ordinary people like us, responding to his simple invitation: follow me. Next Step Questions Disciple...

PODCAST | ITUNES | SCRIPTURE Next Step Questions Looking through Jesus’ family history in Matthew 1, you see unlikely people. What about your own story might you be tempted to believe makes you unlikely to be used by God? When someone asks you to share your own story,...