How fear and anxiety can be detrimental to our spiritual health Part 6
If you’ve experienced that knot in your stomach, sleepless nights, or clammy hands, you know what it’s like to be “sick with worry”! A thoughtful conversation on worry.
Find out how a belief and trust in God can help overcome anxiety Part 5
Worry and anxiety are natural human emotions. But according to Scripture, God provides for our needs so that we don’t have to lose ourselves in worry! Turn to Matthew 6, another journey into the Sermon on the Mount.
Discover what “good theology” means Part 4
Every church has a theology, or philosophy, of interpreting the Scriptures. And if we’re not careful, those doctrinal persuasions can divide the church!
A timely lesson about the reality of fear and worry in our lives Part 3
From bills and bank accounts, to doctors and discouragements, this world has given us a lot to worry about! A timely lesson from the Sermon on the Mount.
Discover what Jesus said about our catalog of worries Part 2
If you were to write down the things you’re worried about, you could probably generate a list a mile long.
The dangers of reading Scripture as disconnected anecdotes, and encouragement to see the Bible as a single narrative Part 1
Daily Bible verses and snippets of Scripture can inspire and challenge us. But all the individual passages in Scripture add up to one grand story: God’s story! A perspective-changing discussion.
Wrapping up our study about Christian unity from Romans 14 Part 33
When studying Scripture, you can spend so much time examining the details that you lose sight of the bigger picture. Let's review the overarching, top priorities in the life of a follower of Christ.
Separating the important issues from the peripheral ones Part 32
We all have strong opinions on the gray areas of our faith. But it’s when we start making our convictions mandatory for other believers that we run into problems!
Practical application for the principles on unity from Romans 14 Part 31
Instructions may look simple on paper, but following them can be a lot harder than expected! Let's take the principles from Romans 14 on unity, and examine how to put them into practice.
Reevaluating the customs we hold dear Part 30
There are times when the traditions we cling to are actually the barriers to love and grace entering the church! Another timely message on unity.
Looking at Romans 14 from a parenting perspective Part 29
The latest clothing fashion or music trends can send parents into a tailspin. When it comes to raising kids, what things are allowable and what are off limits? Don't miss this important discussion with special guest Jeff Manion.
What do doughnuts have to do with Christian unity? Part 28
An unconventional illustration to help us focus on what matters most. So grab your spot at the table for a conversation about disagreements, unity, and how fried pastries tie it all together. A sweet end to our study of Romans 14.
Discover the ways our actions help, or hinder, others Part 27
Whether you’re a parent guiding a little one through life, or contributing to your team at the office . . . each of us holds tremendous influence over the people we come into contact with!
A helpful guideline for handling disagreements Part 26
When we’re in a heated argument, we’re often so focused on who’s right and who’s wrong that we forget our actions should reflect the love of Christ. A helpful guideline for handling disagreements by asking the poignant question, does this honor God?
Help from Romans 14 on muddling through the gray areas of the Christian life Part 25
The church is just like one great big family, there’s bound to be some disagreements as time goes on. Let's explore eight principles to keeping unity in the family of God.