Genesis 12:11-19

Encountering the living God is awe-inspiring, and it’s something we don’t want to miss.

The question is: “do we expect God in expected places?” When we come together for worship or Bible study, are we expecting to encounter God?

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Andy, Ken, and Ben debate whether the church has a role in talking about personal health, what our role is when your actions affect the health of the whole community, and how best to talk to friends and family about the vaccine.

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The direction of the gospel always moves forward. God wants us to see not only the direction our faith goes, but the impact it can have.

As this pandemic ends, who is the person that God is calling you to reach?

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A questioner wants to know how you’re supposed to treat other people with compassion when it’s difficult for you to treat yourself the same way.

The gang talks about mental health, how God’s goodness affects how you interact with the world, and get honest about some of their own struggles.

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Learning to not lean on his own understanding is not something that comes easy to Andy.

Andy is trying to become more fluent in the conversation about race around this country. It’s something that’s not come easy to him. And it’s shown him the ways that his own understanding is just such a small drop in a bucket.

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A member who remembers growing up with separate schools and water fountains wonders about how long the process will take before full racial healing is reached. The group talks about the process of doing work on yourself, what it means to try and become someone who brings about change, and how we need to pass things on to the next generation after us.

A new podcast series on “The New Jim Crow” is coming soon! Send in your questions at fmhouston.com/ama.

In the midst of a difficult week, Andy finds hope. God has a plan, even though we may not. Crisis can be beautiful and humbling.

In moments of need, lean on scripture and faith. HE will make your path straight.

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As we move into Lent, this week’s spiritual encourages us to “be more like Jesus in my heart.” So this Sunday, Andy looks at the heart - and encourages everyone to spend this Lenten season becoming the kind of disciple who gives Jesus the best they’ve got.

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A listener confides that the way the Bible pushes “the fear of God” terrifies them – is that supposed to be the point? The group discusses some of the roots of the term in the Bible, how Jesus fits into all this, and the way we need to be aware of people’s experience when talking about the Bible.

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Lent is a time where people give things up to prepare their hearts for Easter.

What if this year, you accepted the invitation? What if you participated in Lent?

All of a sudden your faith has a way to speak to you in an even greater way.

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