The Thing That Leads To Your Best Life and The Thing That Leads To Destruction

This summer we are taking a Deeper Dive into Wisdom.  We are circling back and working through some of the big topics that Solomon speaks of often in His Manual for Living, the book of Proverbs.  This is an important way to study Proverbs because Solomon throws so many different thoughts, great one-liner statements, and important life principles at us, that we don’t want to miss out, we want to be able to process and personalize as much . . . Read More »

The Wise Are Always Learning, Growing, and Listening

Welcome to week 5 of our study of the book of Proverbs, a journey to learning the way of the wise.  We hope you are enjoying this study of Solomon’s Manual of Living and that you are actively walking through the book of Proverbs with us throughout the week either by following the study guide daily through social media or by following the study guide from the weekly email that comes out every Sunday.  Today marks the halfway . . . Read More »

Starting Our Study of Proverbs – Learning The Way of the Wise!

So, as we get started today, I want to ask you a couple of questions.   What does it take to live a centered, and healthy life?  What about a peaceful life?  Have you ever wondered why some people just seem to live more peaceful, centered, and healthier lives than others?  How would you describe your life?  Would you describe it as peaceful and centered or is it volatile, and filled with chaos and a lot of major highs . . . Read More »

Being A Christian Is Really Hard If You Don’t Understand God’s Love & Believe It Is True For You

We have been in a big conversation this year that has all been built around one very specific and popular question.  That question is, what’s the point of church?  This has been a lot of fun and has given us an opportunity to explore just how important, and often misunderstood, church and church life can be.  We have been able to talk about the truth behind what church should be, and what it should not be, and we . . . Read More »

I’m Not a Prideful Person, Three Questions To Know If You Are

This summer we are jumping into the parables of Jesus.  What is a parable?  Very simply, it’s a story that has a spiritual principle you can learn.  Why stories?  Remember what Jesus said?  He told stories because not everyone has a ready heart.  Not everyone is able to see or understand spiritual things.  That’s why Sam, the first week, stopped and prayed and we have been doing it ever since.  I’d like to do the same today.  Let’s . . . Read More »

The Product Of Humility In Our Lives

Have you ever been around a person who just makes you feel better about yourself?  Every time you are with them you walk away from them with more energy, and just feeling good?  Have you ever stopped and thought about why that person makes you feel so much better about yourself?  I wonder what characteristics we would begin to list out about this person, think about it for a moment.  Everyone of our lists would have some common . . . Read More »