ONELIFE

How long does it take for the frog to boil?  This week we talk about how subtle little shifts of even one degree can over time take us directly off course.  And then… Kristin accidentally cues our bumper music too early cutting everyone off… just like at the Oscars!

Much like Israel became lovers of “cakes of raisins” (which were offerings to Canaanite gods) chasing after false idols, do we trade in God’s good gifts and identity as His people for things and ideas that  become idols in our lives... in essence doing the same?  In other words, what’s YOUR fruitcake?

How can we help our kids not just see God as a means to an end, or as some cosmic vending machine, but as a sovereign and faithful God who has actually woven our lives into HIS story?  His plans don’t always make sense to us, and this week we work through tough questions about how God works in the lives and moments of people.  The good, the bad, the ugly... we really cover a lot of ground!

Join us this week for a lively discussion on how the Old Testament informs our view of Christ, and how our view of Christ informs our understanding of everything else including the Old Testament.  And... a fun bonus! Pastor John introduces a segment called “Random questions from your pastor.”

What does the Eschaton have to do with the (well known by Lutherans) Common Table Prayer?  And... what in (the end of) the world are we talking about?!  Tune in this week to our discussion to find out! 

Circus Peanuts... love 'em or hate 'em?  Join our conversation this week as we debate their nutritional validity, AND share updates on how this journey into 21 days of prayer and fasting is going in our homes.  We also talk about how we can continue to point our kids to Jesus in how we pray.  

If you are joining us during these 21 days of prayer and fasting, you may already be experiencing the discomfort of hunger.  This week we talk about how things are going for us personally and in our homes as we begin this journey. 

Fasting… is it for you?  We think so!  Join our discussion this week as we talk purpose and approaches to fasting that your whole family can participate in.

Who is your natural enemy?  The answer may not be what you first think… and it’s not often very palatable in this cultural climate.  We look at what Isaiah says about a coming peace and then fast forward to Romans 5 where we see how Christ IS our reconciliation. 

Already... not yet.  “Christmas is a beautiful fulfillment of God’s promise that sets the stage and initiates future fulfillment of God’s promise. And...we can trust both of those,” Pastor John explains.   Join us as we unpack this concept a bit more!