"I'm doing okay." "It's good." "Everything is fine." How often do I use phrases like this in order to try to convince others (or even myself!) that I don't have any problems or that I have a good handle on whatever situations I might be dealing with? The reality might be that everything is not good, I'm not doing okay, and I need some help. Let's discover together what to do when everything is not fine.

In 1 Corinthians 11, the apostle Paul spends quite a bit of time talking about head coverings. But who is supposed to have their heads covered and why? And what, if anything, do head coverings have to do with what women are able to do in the church?

Sorry about the audio issues starting around the 45 minute mark.  It's a piece of equipment that failed on us today.  -Jason

As we look at women's roles in church as defined by scripture, it's important for us to get a clearer picture of how women were viewed and treated over the different centuries that the Bible was written. What was life like for women living in Bible times? Was there a difference between mankind's view of women and God's view?

It's Connection Group Sunday for our church family, but Connection Groups aren't just a random ministry we have at Flagstone. They're a vital part of what we do, a key component to helping us fulfill our mission to reach out, connect, and serve. Can I still be a Christian and not be involved in some type of small group? Technically, yes, but what I will discover is that my faith is stronger, my struggles are lessened, and my desire to help and serve others is strengthened when I choose to connect together with other believers in a small group.

Join us in a study led by Flagstone leadership that will involve a deep dive into the Word in order to discover together the true meaning and intent of scriptures and to determine if there are insights that enable us to pursue and fulfill our mission to an even greater extent. Our first topic will be the role of women in the church.

All families basically live life together, and yet many families experience some level of disconnection at different times. A family might have spouses who are basically co-existing with each other, kids who have little or no interaction with their parents, or siblings who don't even speak to each other. But as we have already discovered, God designed us to live life in healthy relationships with other people, and that includes our families. We function better individually, and our families function better when we are committed to each other and to experiencing life together. So what is it that might cause my family to become disconnected from each other? And how can my family become better together?

There are all sorts of ways we can find to distance ourselves from coworkers, friends, and even family members. Personality preferences, family histories, and sometimes political opinions can cause us to walk away from certain relationships or friendship groups. But Jesus doesn't want His followers to walk through this life alone. He challenges us to build healthy connections within His church and with our community, to show people what a difference it can make to live this life together. So come join us as we discover how we are made for community, how we are designed for relationship, and how our faith is strengthened, our lives are improved, and our world is changed for the better when we commit to living life together.

Most of us have had those times when we feel overwhelmed or weighed down by circumstances we're dealing with; those times when things should be going better, but they're not. Maybe someone in that moment came to our rescue - they dealt with the problem for us, or they joined us in accomplishing the task, or they simply stayed with us until the struggle was over. Whatever they did, however long it took, it made an impact - it made a difference. What if I took up the challenge to help someone else in need? What would that look like? And what would it take for me to become more consistent with helping others when they're struggling?

We all have a variety of convictions and beliefs, whether it's the best restaurant to eat at, the best team to cheer for, or the best vacation destination; or maybe something more compelling like race relations, political agendas, or vaccination policies. Whatever the topic, if we are passionate enough about it and believe strongly enough in it, we find ways to convey that message to others. Those of us who believe in Jesus have a message that can make a significant impact in the lives of others, and we're called to convey that message to those who need to hear it. What is the message we're supposed to share? And how can that message make a difference to someone else?