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...

Treasures

Matthew 6:19-34 Money and possessions can easily gain power over us. Money has this power because it is sly and deceptive so you can be greedy and not know it when we compare ourselves to others. It is the unwavering trust in God alone that sets us free from power...

Generosity in Tough Times

Habakkuk 3:17-19; Deuteronomy 26:1-11 It’s possible to have joy even when things in life are going wrong. When God is center in our lives, we always give Him our best, which is the principle of the Old Testament “Firstfruits.” So when God is first in our lives, even...