This year Easter is a little unconventional. Celebrating Easter is still happening, but it looks a little different. No gatherings, no church services. But family celebrating is essential. And it's not just about the bunny. I didn't want to have to go to the store to buy any supplies. I didn't want to have to wait until some store would deliver sup[...]
If you follow me on Instagram, you've seen me talk about the new plan for Theology Thursdays. What started as just some Instagram postings is now an email series for us to learn every single Thursday. Want to sign up? Yay! Let's get started. window.fd('form', { formId: '5e08a9eced5f9800263d7c86', containerEl: document.querySelector[...]
In Exodus, God gives commands to His people. There's over 600 but the most widely known are the Ten Commandments. Then during his ministry, Jesus, in the Sermon on the Mount, expands on these laws as the people have lived to close to the exact meaning and don't comprehend how the law should change their hearts. In this study, we're going to look at[...]
We're taught to bow our heads, maybe fold our hands. Some hold hands or raise them. Others kneel or sit. But does is one posture better than the other? Is one position valued more to God? We know that the last question was rhetorical, right? In 2 Samuel 7:18, we read that King David sat before the Lord.Jesus is quoted in Mark 11:25 that praying sho[...]
Probably the hardest fruit of the Spirit to work on. Probably the one that we truly need the most; the one that can contribute to the ability to use the other fruits too! Maybe that's why Paul saved it for last. Read: Galatians 5:22-23 Context: See Intro Notes: Webster // ability to control oneselfGreek // ἐγκράτεια, e[...]
Gentleness can be simple when we're thinking we need to be gentle when holding a baby, helping the injured, or picking a flower. But what about this biblical gentleness that's more about humility? How easy is that? Read: Galatians 5:22-23 Context: See Intro Notes: Webster // quality of being kind, tender, or mild-manneredGreek /[...]
Faith. Faithful. Faithfulness. A lot of words to consider meanings. These words can lead to great conversations about how we can trust scripture, God, and each other. Read: Galatians 5:22-23 Context: See Intro Notes: Webster // quality of being faithfulGreek // πίστις, pistisActive meaning of believing & trusting[...]