Lesson: Psalm 16: 7-11 "A life that is centered in God, in trust in God and gratitude for God’s gifts, is a life more centered on the world and life, and finding more meaning in them."

Lesson: Mark 12: 38-44. "Every situation in which we find ourselves is an opportunity to teach love instead of fear."

Lesson: Mark 12:28-34.

Lesson: Job 38:34-41. "God is God, who sees it all, including us, in exquisite detail; and delights in it."

Lesson: Mark 10:17-31. "Jesus invites...each one of us to a life in which we are truly ourselves but also truly aware of our connectedness with God, God’s creation and God’s people, aware that our well-being is intimately tied to the well-being of others – and that is what living in the kingdom of God looks like."

Lesson: Mark 10:2-16. "...and if we exalt freedom, as Christians, we must remember that freedom is grounded in love."

Lesson: The Story of Esther. "...the purpose of Esther [was] to give good news of God's providence with shattered people..."

Mark 9:30-37. "We need to value our children, encourage their gifts, and celebrate their successes, but even more, celebrate that they are beloved children of God, regardless of their achievements."

Lesson: Luke 11:1-10 "Not for myself, but asking for God to help me to help others"

Lesson: Mark 7:24-30. "One thing Jesus knew, and shows us again and again, is that sharing a meal with people is one of the most powerful classrooms that there is."