What is community, and why is it so important for believers to have? David Marvin and Rob Berry dive into the importance of having people you call community and authentically, consistently, and resiliently doing life with them. In each of our lives, there have been moments where we want to hit the eject button, but may we be a church that doesn't leave when things get hard with a brother or sister in Christ but rather press on.
Read MoreLet's talk about marriage in a way that makes sense for today. We'll dive into Ephesians 5 and explore what it really means for couples. From why marriage matters most to how to show love and respect, we'll break it down step by step.
Read MoreWelcome to our Relate(Able) series! Discovering how your family's culture affects your kids' growth is key to helping them walk with Jesus. This week, we'll look at real-life stories to see how your home feels, values, and what you do shape your kids.
Read MoreWelcome to our "Relate(Able)" series as we explore how our relationship with God affects every other relationship around us. We've already covered church relationships and resolving conflict. And this week, we'll discuss how we develop relationships with people who don't follow Jesus. You will see why it is not just important but our responsibility to be like salt and light in our communities and make a positive impact. We'll discuss the challenges and joys of befriending those who may not share our beliefs. Let's embrace the opportunity to spread kindness and hope wherever we go in the upcoming week!
Read MoreWe're in week two of our 'RELATE(ABLE)' series, we explore the vital topic of conflict resolution in relationships. Just as God reconciled with us, we are called to resolve conflicts in our lives. Conflict isn't inherently bad; it's an opportunity to grow, honor God, and strengthen relationships. We must recognize our part in conflicts, often stemming from selfishness, pride, or gossip, and own our role in resolving them. Jesus' teachings in Matthew 18 provide a clear path for resolving conflicts: address issues privately, involve others if needed, and seek reconciliation with humility and grace.
Read MoreThis week, David Marvin walks us through Ephesians 4:1-16 where Paul spends time talking to the believers in Ephesus about living out their faith in response to what Christ did on the cross. We see the pivotal role each believer plays in the church, challenging us not to live in isolation or complacency when we are called to play our part in the symphony of God's people.
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