Joy isn’t about pretending everything is perfect—it’s about seeing the grace and redemption of Jesus unfolding in our lives, even in the midst of hard things. This Advent season, we’re slowing down to set our hearts and minds on the greater story: the coming of our Savior, His work in us today, and the promise of His return.

Let’s break free from the distractions, the hurry, and the heaviness of life by fixing our eyes on Jesus. As we renew our joy in Him, we discover a strength that helps us endure and a light that shines through every circumstance.

We invite you to explore the profound peace that Jesus, our Prince of Peace, offers us amidst the storms of life. As we navigate through anxiety, fear, and uncertainty, we are reminded that true peace is not merely the absence of conflict but a deep-rooted assurance found in our relationship with Christ.

Advent is a season to intentionally slow down, reflect, and prepare our hearts for the hope of Jesus—the Word who became flesh and dwelt among us. This journey reminds us that God’s greatest work often happens in seasons of waiting.

Just as the people of Israel waited for the Messiah, we can find strength and joy in the hope that has already come through Jesus. Join us as we explore how His light shines in the darkness, bringing redemption and life.

Integrating scripture into our daily lives starts with understanding its context and the broader story it tells. The Bible isn’t just a collection of ancient texts—it’s a cohesive narrative of God’s redemptive work, revealing His character, His promises, and His deep desire for relationship with us. Through the covenants, God established His connection with humanity, culminating in Jesus, who fulfilled every promise and established a new and better covenant of grace and forgiveness.

When we read scripture with Holy Spirit, we uncover the One who alone hold the words of eternal life. When we see the Bible as part of a bigger story, it becomes a foundation for our own unfolding journey in the context of His Story, shaping how we live, love, and walk as resilient disciples in the kingdom of God.

In this teaching, Ryan invited us to explore the profound narrative woven throughout the Bible—a story of God's relentless pursuit of humanity and His desire for a deep relationship with us. As we re-engage with Scripture, let's remember the Bible is not just a collection of ancient texts but a living story that reveals God's character, His promises, and His redemptive plan through Jesus Christ.

By understanding the overarching themes of creation, fall, redemption, and restoration, we are invited to see ourselves as part of this unfolding story and a guide to our spiritual formation. We invite you to dive deeper into the Scriptures, to allow Holy Spirit to illuminate our understanding, and to experience the joy of having our hearts burn within us as we encounter the living God through His Word.

The Bible is a unified story of God’s love for Humanity and His desire that we would know this love and be known by this love through His son Jesus.

Many of us have experienced the journey of striving for love and approval through serving, only to find that real healing and freedom come when we serve from a place of love and compassion, just as Jesus did. In this teaching, we get to take a deeper look at our hearts and motives, stepping into the practices Jesus lived out so that the fruit of the Spirit can flow through our lives. Watch and listen as Kim shares her story and what she has learned about what it means to truly live in the fullness of life that Jesus offers each of us as we serve and love another.

In this teaching, Kim Butcher invites us to embrace a life that mirrors Jesus' way of being interruptible. Jesus consistently welcomed interruptions, whether from the sick, the broken, or the lost, viewing them as opportunities to serve and love. Kim challenges us to ask: Are we willing to slow down, be inconvenienced, and allow the Holy Spirit to lead us into moments of service? In a world that prizes self-sufficiency and busyness, this invitation is a call to live differently—attuned to the needs of others and open to the divine moments that come when we let our lives be interrupted for the people around us.

In this teaching, Andy explored the practice of service as taught by Jesus, drawing inspiration from historical accounts of early Christians who embodied compassion during the Cyprian Plague. Learn how this ancient practice transforms us, forms us into people of love, and impacts the world around us. Andy also dove into the biblical parable of the Good Samaritan and asked, “Who is my neighbor?” Join us as we reflect on how Jesus' way of service invites us to respond to the needs of others today, showing love in practical ways.

Andy dove deep into the importance of community and spiritual formation within the body of Christ. He explores the critical need for both individual healing and collective growth, shedding light on the obstacles we often face, such as unresolved personal wounds and the influence of individualism. Andy encouraged us to embrace both solitude and community as essential practices for spiritual growth, following Jesus' example.