Join us as we continue in our series on Colossians, today looking at one of the denser sections of the entire New Testament, especially with regard to Christology. Who truly is the Person of Christ? And is He as lofty in our minds, or, more importantly for many of us, is He as lofty in our hearts and souls as the Scriptures make Him out to be? If not (which, He isn't!), how do we exalt Him more? Rather than preaching, we're doing some practice of exalting Christ. We encourage you to join along with us.

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Join us as we jump into the first group of topics Paul hits on in Colossians: the importance of gratitude and prayer. The Colossians had several things going on in their church that Paul could have easily corrected and addressed. Instead, Paul blesses them, encourages them, calls out the good that God is doing in them, and prays for them. All of this gratitude and prayer is centered around Christ. There are ample lessons for us in this model, mainly, are we drawn towards gratitude and prayer, first, before correction and change? What if focusing on Christ fuels gratitude and prayer, and what if this completely changes how we operate in this Christian life? Beginning here usually bring a much more beautiful and joy-filled end. How do we add these elements into our discipleship journey as well, and how do we keep it Christ-centered, as Paul did? Join us as we begin the core of this letter together.

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Join us this week as we begin a series walking through the book of Colossians, learning how Christ forms his church and uses his people to build his kingdom

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Join us as we celebrate Easter and finish our series on Lament. What does the story of Jesus' resurrection have to do with our current trials and suffering? Everything! If the resurrection is true, it completely changes the way that we suffer today. It completely redefines it. And it will change even more what is true about our suffering in the future. It will not only cease to exist, but every single sorrow will be redeemed. Join us as we celebrate this Good News reality together!

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Join us as we conclude the last rhythm in our lament series, "trust." Trust is not passive, but active, as we look back and remember God's faithfulness, and look ahead to see God's promises. It isn't just vague optimism or shallow hope, but a secure anchor to aid us when we're going through seasons of hardship. It is the goal of lament. To get here is hard, but to get here breeds more joy, more love, more life, and so we must learn to be a people who fight for it. Join us as we learn how to do this rhythm of lament together.

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Lament is a vital practice for those walking through seasons of suffering, and in Psalm 143 we focus on the third rhythm of lament: “Ask.” Asking God in the midst of pain can feel unfamiliar or even difficult, but it is essential for staying connected to Him. In this passage, we learn that our greatest need is not just changed circumstances, but closeness with God. Join us as we discover how to ask honestly, stay faithfully, and experience the grace God gives through this practice.

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Lament is an important exercise and practice for those who are wrestling in seasons of suffering. As we continue in our lament series, focusing on the first two rhythms of lament, "Turn" and "Complain," we learn how to do this well. Both of those rhythms can sound slightly strange in an ear untrained how to lament, but both are necessary and vital for receiving the grace that is in lament. Join us as we learn these rhythms and see the benefits of this practice together.

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As we conclude our discipleship series studying Barnabas, we see an individual that is willing to both send and be sent for the sake of the gospel. Barnabas is not just encouraging other, or even raising them up, nurturing their gifts, but he is also sending them, in partnership with the Spirit, to make much of Jesus in fascinating ways. As we conclude this series we have to ask, are we willing to send and be sent for the glory of God? Does He mean this much to us? Can we see the impact living a "sent life" can make in the Kingdom? Join us as we conclude this series together.

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Join us as we continue our series on discipleship, studying Barnabas throughout Acts and how he made disciples. This week, we see how Barnabas was diligent in raising up many disciples, the most famous of which is Paul, but indeed, he developed many, many others. How did Barnabas stay committed to raising up others, even when deep persecution was happening, and deep sacrifices had to be made? Can we, like Barnabas, raise up others, and if so, how? Join us as we see a normal man do a mighty work, and learn how we can do the same.

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Join us as we dive into Acts 9 and the moment Barnabas chooses to see what others miss. While fear keeps the disciples at a distance, Barnabas steps toward Paul, a former persecutor now changed by grace. This message isn’t just about Paul’s story; it’s about ours. We all long to be seen beyond our past, and discipleship begins when we see others the way Barnabas saw Paul—and the way Jesus sees us.

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