Additional scriptures: Psalm 22:1-11; Mark 15:22-39; Romans 8:28, 33-39  Discussion Questions 1. What easy explanations have you heard for why people suffer? What are some of the least satisfying? 2. […]

Discussion Questions 1. When have you been as desperate as Jairus or the sick woman? 2. What can we learn about the power of faith from them? 3. What do […]

“With Jesus there is no us and them—there is just us.”—Greg Boyle, Tattoos on the Heart  “To [Jesus], all sin is equally evil, and all sinners are equally lovable.”-Judah Smith, […]

Discussion Questions 1. What’s the good news in Jesus’ teaching in Luke 4:18-21? 2. When have you had something you believed challenged? How did you react initially to the challenge? […]

“The primary purpose of prayer is not to get God to do what you think God ought to do, but to be properly formed.”-Brian Zahnd “Jesus often withdrew to lonely […]

Cynicism is simply the general distrust of others or a lack of hope in people or their desires. At its worst, it becomes jaded negativity, skepticism, contempt, or scorn.  Discussion […]

Hupomonē = perseverance, endurance, steadfastness, patience Endurance suggests tolerating the hardships in life. Perseverance means pushing through the hardships to succeed. Discussion Questions 1.What does living a life of moral […]

“For pride is spiritual cancer: it eats up the very possibility of love, or contentment, or even common sense.”-C.S. Lewis Sacrifice-an act of giving up something valued for the sake […]

“The world tells us to seek success, power and money; God tells us to seek humility, service and love.”-Pope Francis “When pride comes, then comes disgrace, but with humility comes […]

“I don’t have to chase extraordinary moments to find happiness–it’s right in front of me if I’m paying attention and practicing gratitude.”-Brene Brown Discussion Questions 1. What opportunities do I […]