Join Director of Communications Marek Kowalsky for an insightful message exploring the counterintuitive nature of spiritual maturity through the lens of Philippians 3:12-21. In "Mature people are forgetful. Heaven is your home country," discover how true growth in faith involves pressing past both our failures and accomplishments as we journey towards our ultimate destination. Learn what it means to live as citizens of heaven, embracing a life where the pursuit of Jesus' example surpasses earthly distractions. Unpack Apostle Paul’s pro tips on maintaining spiritual direction and setting your mind on higher things. Let this message inspire you to keep moving forward in your faith journey, acknowledging the hopes and promises of your heavenly homeland.

The book of Philippians challenges us to live in ways that run against our natural instincts and the values of our culture. This five-week series highlights Paul’s counterintuitive teachings that call believers to embrace suffering as privilege, place others above themselves, find joy in sacrifice, and see loss as gain. We will discover how the gospel advances through hardship, how true greatness is found in humility, and how our citizenship in heaven reshapes our identity and priorities. Each week explores a fresh perspective: God completes our sanctification, the way up is down, worldly loss brings spiritual gain, and contentment is rooted in Christ rather than circumstances. As Paul reminds us, prayer, service, and generosity are not burdens but the pathway to joy and peace. This series invites us to follow Christ in ways that may seem upside down, but in reality lead to life, freedom, and lasting hope.