When we focus on discovering an abundance of discipleship by patterning our lives after the teachings of Jesus rather than the teachings of our culture, we discover God bringing renewal in ourselves and God’s church.

When we renew our lives, we reject a consumeristic lifestyle by accepting responsibility and making sacrifices.

We are called to be Living stones who offer a non-anxious presence that brings peace and renewal.

When we renew our lives, we can see hardships as opportunities to cling to God and deepen our trust in Him.

When we renew our lives, we can shift our perspective from focusing on our discontentment, to focusing on new possibilities.

Good news! We can live this rich, real life because of Jesus' resurrection.

Real life involves obedience; we are to remain faithful to God no matter where we are called.

Real life involves highs, lows, and the mundane of the everyday; we can glorify Him in all these moments.

Real life involves humility and reverse power politics; we can stand in humble power knowing the cross is a symbol of life, not death.

Real life involves feeling different; we can use our differences to share love in our contexts.