This is part one of two on the question of bearing fruit. Today we discuss the conditions and practices that lead to bearing fruit. In part two we will discuss the specific fruits.

In this episode, we talk about how to have a good eternity and offer an invitation to pray and receive faith. We also discuss the Resurrection of Jesus Christ. In addition, we start out by talking about what it means to have a renewed sense of wonder and the importance of having a tolerance for mystery.

Explanation of Palm Sunday, and a review of the scriptures that speak to Palm Sunday, Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, Holy Saturday, and Easter Resurrection Sunday.

The discussion on Top Down Formative Worship vs. Bottom up Expressive Worship. John 4:23-24; Jeremiah 6:16; Romans 1:20; Colossians 3:10-16.

This episode begins with a quick review of the liturgical calendar, then we go into lessons being learned in this season.  The episode ends with an intercessory prayer for spiritual growth and healing. 

A brief history of Lent, a reading from the Book of Common Prayer for Ash Wednesday, a Reading from Luke 4, recommended books for people new to liturgical worship, and a overview of a personal plan for Lent. 

The last part of Brokenness, part 3 on this last Sunday of Epiphany as we head into the season of Lent.

Continuing on with the comparison between the prideful and the humble with a brief history of St. Valentine.

Examining characteristics of Brokenness, those growing in humility vs. those growing in pridefulness. 

Part 1 of the 2023 Reading Plan reviews the Life Verse Chapters that we will learn from January to April which includes a chapter or two and a Psalm along with memory verses.  As we go, we will see that these chapter are building a Biblical Theology as we internalize these passages.