We live in a culture that fosters division. Even in the church we see countless denominations and churches that refuse to cooperate with one another. What causes this division, and why are we so quick to divide and when should we divide? Paul invites to build on the only foundation that will last?

If you hold up a blue lens, you will see all of the world with a shade of blue. Paul reminds us that the ultimate lens through which we are to look at all of life is Jesus. This is not only the way of wisdom, but the way of life.

In a culture known for its sages and people who were considered wise, Paul calls the church in Corinth to be fools for Jesus. Does this mean an abandonment of our brains, or is there something deeper Paul is calling us to? In our day people keep a tight watch on their image and how they are perceived, but Paul is calling us to the wisest way that may look foolish to the world around us.

We are all following someone, and who we follow shapes who we are becoming. Paul reminds us that it is easy to get lost in the myriad of voices clamoring for our attention, but ultimately it is Jesus we must pay attention to.

While much has changed since Paul wrote his letter to the church in Corinth, we will discover that much has also stayed the same. Paul writes to a fractured church that is asking many of the same questions we have today. As we begin this letter, we take a lay of the land, and follow along as Paul instructs the church of Corinth and us in how the Gospel changes everything.

As we look to the year ahead, we will outline where we are going in our studies and our church and how we can embody what it means to be courageous and kind - one of our church values - as we make much of Jesus, together.

How do we share our stories with others? How do we practically walk out evangelism in an often scary society? Following Jesus takes courage, but talking to others about Him doesn't have to be intimidating. Today, we sit down with K2 to talk about how we can practically share our stories as Christians and love others as Jesus has loved us.

The recognition of our mortality comes for us all.  Death comes for us all.  But how are we to face death?  How can we make sense of death?  The preacher reminds us that even though death is chasing us, we can still truly live.

Health, wealth, happiness, success, stuff, standing, comfort. What we prioritize shapes our lives. The Preacher ends with a simple truth: Fear God and keep his commandments; this is the chief end of Humanity, but how can we do this? And what does it look like to find meaning in the midst of life?

In an unpredictable world, how can we find steadiness with sensibility? The Preacher of Ecclesiastes reminds us to take no moment for granted and to live with prudence.

Pay attention to who you listen to. Many people are given a microphone and a platform these days, but is what they are saying worth paying attention to? The Preacher reminds us of the abundance of fools and folly in our world and the importance of walking with the wise.

What do you think of when you hear "Stewardship?" No matter your background, something comes to mind - and if you've been involved in church in any capacity, you definitely have a thought rise up. In this Episode of Everyday Disciples, we dive into what it looks like to steward our time, our talent, and our treasure with a mindset focused on glorifying God.

We live in a sound bite culture where the perception of wisdom is pursued. But what does it mean to be wise in the ways of the Lord, and how do we pursue wisdom as a means to an end and not an end in and of itself?

How much is enough? Just a little more. The pursuit of wealth can become all-consuming, and in the end, what do you get to take with you?

Checking the boxes with the right actions, the right words, and religious activity with the wrong aim will leave you empty. The Preacher (the author of Ecclesiastes) once again reminds us of what matters when it come to our connection with our Creator.

We all like a movie where the bad guys lose and the good guys win. The Preacher (the author of Ecclesiastes) reminds us that in this world, good does not always win, people are taken advantage of, and justice does not always prevail. So why try?

How do we love like Jesus loves, and how do we serve others like Jesus serves? We'll look at Philippians together and the model it gives us for serving those around us. We are to take on a mind like Christ's, to love and serve those in front of us without expecting anything in return, doing all things without selfish ambition.

The book of Ecclesiastes has a lot to teach us, one thing being the temporality of life and time. We can either use the time we are given to walk in purpose alongside God, in the sadness, joy, trial, pain, excitement, celebration, work, and rest, or we can dwell on our pain and be stuck. Or we can focus so much on the good that we forget that the good in front of us has come from God alone. God has written eternity on our hearts. How are we living life this side of Heaven?

What is the meaning of life? A question we have all asked or will ask at some point. In a world full of contradictions: joy and sorrow, love and apathy, hate and mercy, ordinary and extraordinary, the author of Ecclesiastes invites us in as he wanders the streets searching for meaning.