This week we conclude our intensive study of the New Testament book of Colossians by focusing on Paul's closing words.  At first glance, our passage just appears to be a litany of personal notes directed at different individuals.  But as we dig into it, we'll see wonderful glimpses of what spiritual community is supposed to […]

The events of this past week -- in our world, nation, and personal lives -- have reminded us of the destructive power of hate.  As followers of Jesus, how should we respond?  What Jesus asks us to do is really, really, really hard.  He challenges us to overcome hate with love.  Ok, but how are […]

Life is full of surprises.  You never know what's going to happen next -- good or bad.  So how should we cope with all the uncertainty?  That's what we'll grapple with this week as we continue our intensive study of the New Testament book of Colossians.

As we continue our intensive study of the New Testament book of Colossians, this week we come to a passage that's filled with lots of old fashioned advice about wives submitting to their husbands and slaves obeying their masters.  Rather skipping over this uncomfortable passage, we're going to tackle it on Sunday, asking what we, as […]

Nothing tests us or frustrates us quite as much as having to wait for something, especially when we're going through a time of great challenge and have no idea when it will end.  So what does the Bible have to say about that?  What should we do when it feels like God is silent?

The Bible and science both tell us that there's something we can do to dramatically increase our happiness.  On Sunday we'll talk about what that is, and how to do it, as we continue our intensive study of the New Testament book of Colossians.

As we continue our intensive study of the New Testament book of Colossians, this week we come to a passage where Paul paints a vivid picture of the positive values we're called to embrace as followers of Jesus.  Paul's list includes some very familiar values -- the kind you'd expect.  But it also identifies three […]

How do you see the world?  Through what lens do you view life?  You've heard it said that "seeing is believing."  You've heard it said that a picture is worth a thousand words.  Well, how we see life will largely determine the quality of our life.  Join us on Sunday as we compare two dramatically […]

Have you ever been religiously kidnapped?  If it were to happen to you, would you even know it?  This Sunday we'll study a passage in Colossians that lays out the warning signs of religious "captivity" and points us to the path of true spiritual freedom.  If you want to live free, join us Sunday to find out […]

What do we do when the chaos of life and the 24-hour news cycle make us feel like we can't go on?  What can we learn from the Scriptures about being still and listening for God's voice?  Divine presence often comes in the most unexpected ways.  How can we train ourselves to hear from God?  […]

As life pulls us in a million different directions, and loads us up with stressors, it's so easy to lose our moorings  This Sunday, we'll explore a passage of scripture that tells us how we can stay centered and grounded.  This is the third installment in our inductive study of the New Testament book of Colossians.

One of our most urgent human questions is, "What is God like?"  Our answer to that question has a monumental impact on our state of mind and how we conduct our lives.  This Sunday, as we continue our inductive study of the New Testament book of Colossians, we'll explore a passage that paints one of the Bible's most […]