Eat This Scroll

What is it and does it mean to me?

Sometimes we encounter terms or phrases within Christianity that aren't always explained. Already but not yet is a phrase that has practical application in our lives. Sean helps us understand this turn of phrase and tease out some implications for the individual. 

It's easy to pray, but harder to live. 

We've all prayed for God's Kingdom and His will, but have you slowed down long enough to consider whether or not you live according to these prayers?  Connor Clark dives into what it means to petition God's Kingdom here on earth and His will to be accomplished, all while addressing pressing issues of belief and living for everyone. 

How should a Christian feel about the culture?

The world we live in can leave us feeling uneasy when we seek to honor God with our lives. Lew discusses two poor ways Christians react to the culture and offers a third better way to think about and operate within the culture we live. 

Do you know who God is?

What we think about God and ourselves are the two most important details of our lives. The first Men's Breakfast was led by Rich who offered essential insight into the opening sentence of the Lord's Prayer. 

Why do bad things happen to good people?

This is a question that has settled into the minds of ever person when they experience tragedy. Sean gives us not simply insight into suffering but hope as we navigate the unimaginable experiences Job endures.

Do you rejoice in others?

There are lots of ways to rejoice, but it always seems like there are even more ways to complain. Jamie shares how Philippians encourages us to rejoice in brothers and sisters in Christ. Watching other parts of the body of Christ succeed can be a great way to stay in the game even if we're on the bench. 

Should you prayer the Lord's Prayer?

Sometimes we have a hard time with pre-written prayers. We want to be genuine with the Lord, we want to feel the words we're saying. However, Jerell points out the biblical value of engaging in prayers that Jesus prayed and instructed His disciples to pray. 

Are you loving?

It can be easy to love in a way that looks like the world, or to slowly slip into a critical mindset. However, Lew shares with us the framework of 1 John for what fuels our love and how we are to love others. 

What do people really need?

The care for the hurting can bring a lot of feelings into our mind. Sometimes we want to help, sometimes we want to avoid looking at it head on, but there is something we can relate to. Those who are hurting in different ways than us all need connection. Jane shares how local missions outreach is changing the lives of people through a universal language. 

How do our own biases affect how we view others?

We all want to reflect Christ in our love for others, but even our best efforts can sometimes be misguided. Jane shares on her most recent trip to visit our overseas missionaries and how that challenged some of our common perspectives.