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How to Read the Bible {Part 1}

2 Timothy 3:16-17 The Bible is not just a collection of stories but God’s great big story of His love for the world and for us. We read the Bible because it is given by God (God’s very word) and it helps us see God’s desire for us in His big plan for the world. In our...

Growing a Harvest

Isaiah 5:1-2 God refers to the growth of His people as the growth of a vineyard. He expects a harvest. This year we will focus on building the harvest of discipleship—being grounded, growing, and going. Using Isaiah 5, we’ll look ahead to ways that we as a faith...

Love the Differences

Matthew 8:1-13 We are people divided in our hearts, in our allegiances, in everything besides Jesus. We typically feel most comfortable among people who are similar to us—it shows who we are. By connecting with two people who are on the extreme outside, Jesus shows...

Accept One Another

Romans 15:1-9 The Bible portrays the church as a diverse community that live thick lives together. This can be rather messy, but very possible. Living together as God’s family involves bearing with one another, carrying the burdens of others by caring and coming...