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Life Apps: Part 2 - The Forgiveness App

Holding a grudge is a guilty pleasure. We all love to think about how we would have just the right words to say at just the right time to make our enemies feel small in front of all the right people. But what if holding a grudge is more sinister than we think? What if the grudge is less about the other person and more about us? What if there is a better way to handle these kinds of situations?STUDY GUIDE

Life Apps: Part 1 - Application Is EverythingYour doctor can prescribe you the best medicine. But it does you no good if you don’t take it. You can own the sleekest pair of running shoes. But it does you no good if you don’t exercise. You can gather all the nutritional information regarding the foods you eat. But it does you no good if you don’t adjust your diet. Application makes all the difference.STUDY GUIDE

Brand New: Part 3 - The New Kingdom

If you think Jesus was a great leader and teacher, but find it hard to believe in his resurrection, you’re in good company. Even his disciples were skeptical. But those same followers were the ones who would later become the spokesmen of a new movement: the church. They would maintain faith in the midst of incredible suffering. Many died still claiming that Jesus was their Savior. So what do we make of this defining event—the one that became the foundation of their faith and of ours?

Brand New: Part 2 - The New CommandmentAgainst all odds, a cult following a crucified teacher with no territory, military, or authority survived and multiplied. They were fueled by Jesus’ new command: “As I have loved you, so you must love one another.” It sounds as countercultural and revolutionary to our ears as it did to Jesus’ disciples when they first heard it. It’s way less complicated than the old covenant, but way more challenging.STUDY GUIDE

Brand New: Part 1 - The New Covenant

The words “unlimited” and “unconditional” make us suspicious. Whether those words describe an insurance policy, cellphone agreement, or meal plan for a college student, we assume unlimited is really limited and unconditional has some conditions. That suspicion extends to our relationship with God. Unconditional love? Unlimited forgiveness? There must be a catch. But what if there isn’t?STUDY GUIDE

Life Without LackPastor Josh dives deep into Psalm 23 where David is taking us on a journey and he shows us what it looks like to be in the presence of and be completely dependent upon the Lord. This psalm is an inexhaustible metaphor for life. And along the way, we’re going to pause and ask the question: What is the invitation?

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Let's Talk: Mental Health - Part 5: The Professionals

Some questions about mental health can be answered with theology. Some questions about mental health need a little more than that. In the final part of the series, we’ll hear from a panel of professional counselors. They’re going to answer many of the questions you’ve asked throughout the series and maybe even some that you were afraid to ask

Let's Talk: Mental Health - Part 4: Dependance in DepressionWhen you review the great names and personalities of the Scriptures, you become aware very quickly that almost all of them knew, at one time or another, great discouragement and deep depression. Job, Moses, Elijah, Jonah, Jeremiah, Peter, David, and even Jesus. The company of the depressed is a very noble company. And whether we will admit it or not, all of us have been numbered among them. Psalm 42 is an intensely helpful passage when we find ourselves there

Let's Talk: Mental Health - Part 3: Worst Case Scenario

So often our fears take us into a worst-case scenario. What if I lose my job? What if she leaves me? What if everything falls apart? What if I get an incurable disease and die? Joshua and the nation of Israel discovered that God loves to do what everyone thought was impossible, and in the process they discovered that too often we stress over a battle that’s already been won.

Let's Talk: Mental Health - Part 2: End of My RopeSo you’re stressed, worried or even anxious. What’s going on? Well, if you dig a little deeper, it’s like your stress and anxiety are tied to a rope that has something at the end....often, something that’s hidden from you. What’s at the end of your rope can tell you a lot about why you worry and how to reduce your anxiety