One of the biggest benefits of our faith is the right to approach God as a Father. Join us this week as we explore the implications this has on our prayer life and our ability to live out the Jesus Shaped Life.  Support the Show ..read more

   We are not saved by works, but we are saved for "good works" that God has prepared for us. As we begin to grow in Christ, its important to understand that we are primarily called to "be with Jesus" before go out there to do something for Jesus. This intricate dance of "being and doing" is part of the Christian journey. Join us as we discuss what God prepared for us and how he uses this calling to help us grow. Support the Show ..read more

   The resurrection of Jesus gave us a mandate to go back into our normal life and live as resurrected people. Paul reminds the church in Rome, "If the Spirit of him who raised Jesus from the dead dwells in you, he who raised Christ Jesus from the dead will also give life to your mortal bodies through his Spirit who dwells in you(Romans 8:11)." Join us this week as we look at what this means for our "here and now." Support the Show ..read more

   We all hit storms in life and wonder, "where is God?" The surprising part is that God at times allows us to go through a storm to reveal our idols, re-order or allegiance, and bring us back to true and proper worship. Join us this week as we worship together.  Support the Show ..read more

   The resurrection of Jesus Christ gives us two guarantees: Everlasting life after we die and the possibility to live a holy life while we are alive. Most Christians focus on the first guarantee without thinking about the second. But as Jesus people, we are called to "anticipate the end" while living for Jesus Christ in the present. Join us as we celebrate Easter and look forward to the life ahead made possible by Jesus' life, death, and resurrection.  Support the Show ..read more

   The Jesus Shaped Life is a long journey with a specific purpose of making us like Jesus. But this life is not easy. Jesus said its like entering the narrow gate and few find it. What's the purpose of going through this journey if it's hard? Turns out that the hardships themselves are the mechanism to shape us and form our hearts after God.  Support the Show ..read more

   The biggest test of our maturity in Jesus is our desires to bless others. We receive salvation and sanctification by the sacrifice of Jesus and through the power of the Holy Spirit. This change eventually leads us to want others to experience the same relationship with Christ. Join us as we look at what it means to bless others.  Support the show ..read more

   If we want to effectively share the message of Jesus with others, we first have to learn to listen to their stories. More importantly, we need to know how to speak to their hearts not just minds. Join us this week as we explore how early Christians read the cultural language of the people they won over for Jesus. Support the show ..read more

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   What are the markers of a maturing disciple of Jesus? What is the evidence that the time we spend with Jesus in Scripture and prayer is having a real impact in our lives? If the key to change is to have a humble heart and a mind formed by Scripture, what signs will accompany this process? Jesus provides the answer to both his disciples and the religious leaders of his day. Join us as we study the scriptures and continue to follow Jesus.  Support the show ..read more