Foundations of Belonging
We are restless people, always trying to find the place we belong. Christ's birth made a way for us to return to where we belong, with God and with each other. This series is comprised of two chapters: We begin by setting the foundation for where we belong (Foundations of Belonging) and we move into the practical applications for how we live into that place of belonging (Becoming a Community of Belonging).
An Intentional Path
By: Scott Hall On: 03/03/2024
We don't drift into being spiritually formed by God. It takes intentionality and a desire to be like Jesus.
We don't drift into being spiritually formed by God. It takes intentionality and a desire to be like Jesus.
By: Mike Hauser On: 02/25/2024
When we learn to live in simplicity and contentment the result will be a life of generosity.
When we learn to live in simplicity and contentment the result will be a life of generosity.
Learning From Limits
By: Scott Hall On: 02/18/2024
The gift of sabbath rest is a call to be refreshed even in the midst of busyness. But, more than that, it's a letting go and realizing God is really the one who is in control.
The gift of sabbath rest is a call to be refreshed even in the midst of busyness. But, more than that, it's a letting go and realizing God is really the one who is in control.
When you pray...
By: Mike Hauser On: 02/04/2024
Jesus gave us a simple, easily accessible framework for us as he explained the process of prayer. But we have a tendency to make it complicated.
Jesus gave us a simple, easily accessible framework for us as he explained the process of prayer. But we have a tendency to make it complicated.
Role of Scripture in our Formation
By: NA On: 01/28/2024
Scripture is one of the primary functions in our lives as we are formed into the a community that looks like Jesus. But so many of us have never seen it as it was meant to be.
Scripture is one of the primary functions in our lives as we are formed into the a community that looks like Jesus. But so many of us have never seen it as it was meant to be.
Serving Community
By: NA On: 01/21/2024
We are often overwhelmed by the needs around us and then we feel guilty for not serving more. But that's the wrong mentality to have. Instead we should be looking towards what brings joy to us and share that joy through acts of love towards others.
We are often overwhelmed by the needs around us and then we feel guilty for not serving more. But that's the wrong mentality to have. Instead we should be looking towards what brings joy to us and share that joy through acts of love towards others.
Transformed Community
By: Mike Hauser On: 01/14/2024
It is our hearts that must be shaped if we are to be transformed into someone who looks like Jesus. This is the goal of the Christian life, to be formed into the likeness of Jesus. It is in community that we are formed and it is for the community that we are being transformed.
It is our hearts that must be shaped if we are to be transformed into someone who looks like Jesus. This is the goal of the Christian life, to be formed into the likeness of Jesus. It is in community that we are formed and it is for the community that we are being transformed.
Belonging Through Reconciliation
By: Scott Hall On: 12/24/2023
It was of because Jesus' coming that we were reconciled to God and were brought back to the place of belonging we were made for.
It was of because Jesus' coming that we were reconciled to God and were brought back to the place of belonging we were made for.
Peace with Ourselves
By: Mike Hauser On: 12/17/2023
The hardest context in which to be at peace is with ourselves. Until we are restored to our intended purpose then we will always be restlessly searching for our identity, our meaning, and our purpose.
The hardest context in which to be at peace is with ourselves. Until we are restored to our intended purpose then we will always be restlessly searching for our identity, our meaning, and our purpose.
Belonging with Eachother
By: Scott Hall On: 12/10/2023
We are made to live in community, to be known and loved. It's a tough sell when our individualism takes over.
We are made to live in community, to be known and loved. It's a tough sell when our individualism takes over.
Belonging with God
By: Mike Hauser On: 12/03/2023
Sin entered the world when humanity chose to separate our will from God's will. But we don't belong in this separated state, we belong with God.
Sin entered the world when humanity chose to separate our will from God's will. But we don't belong in this separated state, we belong with God.
When You Fast
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Fasting isn't a practice that often gets talked about. But it's something that Jesus and the early church practiced. Knowing the heart behind the practice teaches us what it looks like to pursue God's Kingdom of God with our whole person.
Fasting isn't a practice that often gets talked about. But it's something that Jesus and the early church practiced. Knowing the heart behind the practice teaches us what it looks like to pursue God's Kingdom of God with our whole person.