Living the Bible

2 Peter 1:12-20 The Bible is truthful and reliable. We can believe this but not live it out—the Bible should guide the way we think, act, and live. The way of the Bible is for our and our neighbor’s good— living its ways out leads to life and fullness. View the full...

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...