What can two of Jesus’ more impulsive disciples teach us about overcoming our biases? Today’s message explores how challenging our assumptions can transform our faith, our politics, our relationships, and even our opinions on the ‘correct’ time to put up Christmas decorations.

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In Mark chapter 10, Jesus is approached by a man who wants eternal life. He has faithfully lived the commandments, but Jesus asks him to sell everything, give it to the poor, and follow him. The story is often filed under Jesus’ teaching about money, but it is about much more than that. How can the story help guide us in engaging in politics faithfully?

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What can Job’s resilience and Jesus’ unexpected stance on divorce teach us about faithful, Christlike civic engagement in today’s polarized world? Discover how these two stories challenge our modern political assumptions and offer a surprising ‘third way’ for Christians navigating public life with both conviction and compassion.

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The book of James??? Description: as we conclude our September study of the book of James, we look at both the beginning and the end of the letter. As we do, so, we are confronted by two questions: (1) How important is a name? And (2) what does money have to do with prayer?

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What can Steinbeck’s “The Grapes of Wrath” teach us about building authentic Christian community? In our non-stop world, could the simple act of stopping be the key to deepening our faith and connections?

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Jesus compares a neglected or poorly formed faith to a half-built tower, seen and ridiculed by onlookers. What practices can we take up that would lead us to a more vibrant and fully formed faith?

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In today’s message, we dive deep into the power of words. Drawing from James 3, we explore how our speech both reflects our hearts and directs our hearts.

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In these early days in our new home, following each shortened message there will be a brief practical discussion about what lies ahead.

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Today’s message explores the nature of salvation through the lens of Zacchaeus’ encounter with Jesus. True salvation is transformative, leading to tangible changes in how we view and treat others, with faith and works arriving in tandem. Salvation isn’t merely heady or cerebral or theoretical. It is real and earthy and intimately connected to this life.

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As we prepare to move into St. Mark’s, today’s message challenges us to embrace change not just in location, but in our approach to faith. Drawing from James’ wisdom, it calls believers to move beyond mere intellectual understanding to active, transformative faith—creating a community we can’t live without and others can’t help but be drawn to.

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