How do we grow in our faith? Who is responsible for my Spiritual growth: is it me, or is it the Holy Spirit? Why doesn't my life look like the life promised in the Bible?

This week Lee talks about these questions as we begin a new series: Growing in Grace.

This week we dig deeper into Nehemiah 5

• God has woven generosity into the fabric of Israel's life

In this episode, we dig deeper into how to read the Old Testament and Paul's understanding of Spiritual Warfare.

• The Old Testament is not immediately applicable to us, but it is meaningful for us. We must read responsibly in light of the whole Bible.

In this episode we look at the first chapter and see the 7 days of creation. God is creating a cosmic palace or temple and on day 7 rests in that temple and begins His rule and reign

• On days 1-3 God sets the stage

For further reading:

John Walton The Lord World of Genesis 1

In this episode, we try to discover the worldview of the Ancient Near East so we can read the Bible more faithfully

• There is no Natural/Supernatural divide--no distinction between sacred and secular

For more information see John Walton's The Lost World of Genesis 1

This week, we examine the worldview of the Ancient Near East to help us understand how God's people understood the nature of God's role in historical, natural, and political events. We also take a look at the complex political and social world of the Persian empire. I promise this will help you read the Bible.

This week, we begin a new series on Nehemiah. Here is the background information you will need to really grasp the message of Nehemiah.

In this episode, we look at the prayer that Paul prays for the church at Ephesus.  It is a prayer that allows us to think deeply about the power that is available to the church today.

In this episode, Lee begins a new series on Ephesians. This week we'll think through the following themes:

• Blessings- God lavishes blessings on us. This idea of blessing goes all the way back to Abraham in Genesis 12

This week, we dig deeper into the story of Ananias and Sapphira. We think about the connections between this story and the story of Achan in Joshua 7. We think about how easy it is for halfhearted worship to lead us to resentment and bitterness. What stumbling blocks keep you from full devotion to the Lord? What stumbling blocks in your life are keeping your church from full devotion?