Rags to riches. Driven, gifted individuals who rise above their circumstances. These are the stories told in our day. God's story is the opposite. It's not rags to riches -- it's riches to rags. Something about this story is key to understanding how God designed us and the world.

The way of Jesus invites us to walk a different path in a highly individualistic and hyper ambitious culture. Surprisingly, it doesnt ask us to abandon ambition but to have our ambitions redirected toward the things of God.

"Whatever happens, conduct yourselves in a manner worthy of the gospel of Christ." That...is a huge ask! What does that mean? How is this possible? If I want my life to reflect this statement, how do I start down the path?

Our age is increasingly marked by cynicism, despair, and indifference. To a world in desperate need of hope, Paul offers a different picture of what life may look like.

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This is the land of the True North strong and free. What more could we learn about freedom? According to Paul: a lot. While he experiences freedom even while in prison, he knows there are far more serious chains that currently trap the people of God.

In a divisive culture experiencing increasing unrest, the community of Jesus called the church has a chance to stand out and show the world something different: a joyful way of life that transcends the circumstances we face, yet doesn't diminish their difficulty.

Through the pen of Paul, an early follower of Jesus who was no stranger to suffering and difficulty, the letter to the Philippians invites us to see, and live, differently as the people of God living in the world, especially when it comes to hardship and being the church.

As a church we believe our part to play in Gods mission to make all things new is defined and given focus by Isaiah 61: we are here to display the splendor and glory of God in the power of the Spirit to a lost and hurting world.

As we wrap up our vision series, we ask the question: Gods given us a vision, now what?

Our world thirsts for purpose, meaning, and a sense of calling in the world. Theoretically, we are thus positioned to be the most missional generation in history. So why do we find it so difficult? How can we live into the grand calling that God has given us?

The people of God are a people with a grand purpose. This purpose is born in the heart of God, spans the ages, encompasses the entire cosmos, is fueled by the power of God, and involves the transformation of all things.

Incredibly, God wants to partner with us to see this happen. But what does that look like? How can we play our part as individuals and as the community of Jesus called Central Heights to see this come to life in our day? For us, it begins with delighting in Jesus and continues with becoming like him.