in our culture, we have lost a sense that there is a God or there is something beyond this world. As a result, we place more emphasis on acquiring and spending money, on consuming goods, than in any culture in history.

Living a generous life is the key to living an abundant life.

Living a generous life is the key to living an abundant life.

We are called to contentment. But contentment does not come when we acquire enough. It is a product of the way we think.

We are called to contentment. But contentment does not come when we acquire enough. It is a product of the way we think.

Joy is at the heart of God’s plan for human beings. On the night before he died, in his very last discourse with his disciples Jesus is continually saying, “I have a joy to give you.” The problem with people, according to Jesus, is not that we are too happy for God’s taste, but that we are not happy enough. People who want to pursue his joy need to practice the discipline of celebration.

Joy is at the heart of God’s plan for human beings. On the night before he died, in his very last discourse with his disciples Jesus is continually saying, “I have a joy to give you.” The problem with people, according to Jesus, is not that we are too happy for God’s taste, but that we are not happy enough. People who want to pursue his joy need to practice the discipline of celebration.

So many times in church we talk about spiritual health, emotional well-being, or financial stewardship. But the Christian doctrines of creation, incarnation and resurrection teach us that God also cares about our bodies and our physical health. God loves all of you - not just your spirit, but also your flesh!

So many times in church we talk about spiritual health, emotional well-being, or financial stewardship. But the Christian doctrines of creation, incarnation and resurrection teach us that God also cares about our bodies and our physical health. God loves all of you - not just your spirit, but also your flesh!

Guest Speaker Justin Mack