Religion says "I obey therefore I’m accepted." Grace tells a different story. Religion shames. Grace moves toward and ultimately honors shamed people. Jesus leaves Jerusalem having been pushed out by the religious establishment. He meets a woman at a well and a life changing conversation ensues.
The way we motivate others is often the way we motivate ourselves. In John 3 Jesus shows patience toward a skeptic. His patience challenges us to rethink our motivations.
We crave presence. We want to be more present for our loved ones and we want our loved ones to be more present to us. How is Jesus flipping tables good news for people seeking presence?
After the Office finished filming Rainn Wilson, AKA Dwight, said to B.J. Novak “I wished I enjoyed it more.” Life flies by. How can we enjoy it more? We ask three questions to inspire us toward joy.
We may struggle to feel anger. But it doesn’t seem like God does. You don’t have to read the Bible long before you encounter God’s anger. Paul offers a way to be angry that is life-giving for faith communities. It sounds simple but we will spend our lifetimes mastering. “Be angry and do not sin.” How do we do that?
Join Craig, Julie Casey, Linda Bradley and Pastor Troy as they discuss how connection empowers forward movement when life feels unbearable.
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