Colossians 3:9-10
Do not lie to each other, since you have taken off your old self with its practices, and have put on the new self, which is being renewed in knowledge in the image of its Creator.
We are looking at four core values in parenting, in life and in the church. Today's message is about honesty. What does the Bible have to say? How do you live it? How do you teach it?

Values are valuable! If you have children, you are trying to impart the values that matter to you. We've selected four qualities that we believe are a vital component of any believer's character. They are essential in a church, too. And, of course, they are core values in parenting. Today we start with Respect. What does the Bible have to say? How do you live it? How do you teach it?

It's easy to get discouraged when we look at the challenges around us and then take inventory of the resources we can bring to face them. a found himself in a moment of both celebration and despair. It was hard not to be disappointed. Then came the Word of God: "Who dares despise the day of small things!" God went on to remind him that faith sees beyond the resources we have in our hands. "Not by might, nor by power, but by my Spirit, says the Lord."

The most personal of Paul's letters is a brief note to a named Philemon about a Christian named Onesimus. Try to put yourself in Paul's shoes today as we weigh the costly decision he feels he must make. Why would he send a runaway slave back to his master? Why would Onesimus voluntarily return? What purpose could this serve?

Shelley is wrapping up our survey of how to read the Bible for all it's worth today. We've been talking about how to read the Bible so that we gain knowledge guidance and encouragement, all built on a solid, clear understanding of what the text actually means. But perhaps this seems academic and cold to you. After all, we read to know God and to love him, right? So how do we use the three questions to read devotionally.

Pastor Tim speaks about playing to the gifts God has given you.

Pastor Shelley shares how to get our focus off the past and into the future.

Pastor Tim speaks about what it means to raise your expectations.

Pastor Tim speaks on what it means to be the light of the world, as Jesus is the light of the world.

Pastor Shelley speaks on what it means to be the branches to Jesus' vine.