Those who enter into the sacred covenant of marriage are granted the profound opportunity to learn to love, honor and cherish another person in the most intimate, and therefore often most challenging way.
Human beings require care on both ends of the life spectrum. Caring for aging parents can be a uniquely challenging and beautiful season that often requires the cultivation of a new kind of love, rooted in The Way of Jesus.
No relationship is more foundational or influential, than the parent-child relationship. As Christian parents, we not only desire to teach our children about Jesus, but also to love them in The Way he does.
Every relationship in our lives is an opportunity to grow to become a person of love. How can we all intentionally build our relational lives, in The Way of Jesus? What role does friendship play? And what does faithful singleness look like?
Jesus was remarkably intentional about investing in a few disciples- then commissioning them to Go make more disciples. So- The Way of Jesus has always expanded not just through addition- but through multiplication. In fact- The Real Goal of every Jesus Follower is to become a Multiplier of Jesus’ hope and heartbeat in the world.
When Jesus called people to Follow Him- he not only taught them how to live in His ways- he then Sent Them out- to love, serve and share the good news about Jesus with others- Often by meeting their physical and spiritual needs in His name.
The Decision to Follow Jesus is the most important decision we’ll make in our lifetimes. Once we’ve explored the options and determined that Jesus really is the way the truth and the life, we then get to discover what Jesus means when he says: “Come Follow Me…”
The largest religion in the world began with a simple, three word invitation from Jesus- “Come and see.” People have been exploring the way of Jesus for over two thousand years, seeking to determine if Jesus’ claims about himself, and the ways we are to relate to God and one another, are true. Come and see.
Rest. The Bible commands it. Jesus showed us how to practice it from the right perspective and position. But for most of us, taking one day a week to rest is difficult and illusive. Let’s practice together.
Jesus encouraged spiritual practices that ultimately lead to freedom for his followers- including the discipline of trusting God with our money. But how do we really allow God to set us free from the master of money, so we can follow him freely? Let’s practice together.
Jesus engaged in the regular practice of weekly worship, and spontaneous worship was often the response of people who encountered his love and power. But how do we know if our worship places and practices are the authentic offering God desires? Let’s practice together.
Jesus practiced prayer as unbroken communion with the Father, and he clearly taught his followers to pray. But we often wrestle with how, what and when to pray. Let’s practice together.
As Jesus washed the feet of his friends, he directed his followers to live the same way and be the lead servants in every space. But with busy lives, full schedules, and many demands, how do we prioritize the practice of serving? Let’s practice together.
Jesus clearly directed his followers to be his witnesses- who practice sharing our faith with others. But for many of us, this practice is the most intimidating of all. Let’s practice together.
One of Jesus’ most repeated directives was “Repent!”- and we often feel the flow of connection with God broken by our fears and faults. But how do we move into authentic rhythms of confession, with God and with one another? Let’s practice together.
Jesus often withdrew to solitary places, so that he could rest in uninterrupted communion with God. But how do we get comfortable with slow and silence? Let’s practice together.
As we observe the life and spiritual practices of Jesus, we cannot miss his commitment to living the life of faith with others. But who should we choose, and how do we build rhythms of connection into our lives? Let’s practice together.
Of all the spiritual practices that lead us and keep us on The Way of Jesus, being in God’s Word is the highest priority. But it’s not always easy to know how to approach the bible. Let’s practice together.
Join Founding Pastor Bill Bohline for the first entry in our new series: Practicing The Way.
Our souls find their rest in the completeness of the Trinity. Father’s Day is the perfect time to come home to our good and perfect Father.
