Glory CA Campfire

In this Campfire discussion, we wrap up the House of Faith series by exploring what it means to Live as Pillars in God’s Household. From Galatians 6:9-10 and 1 Timothy 3:15, we reflect on spiritual maturity, doing good to one another, protecting unity, and becoming a safe place for others to grow. We revisit key themes from the series, including the Five Solas, Walking in the Spirit, Bearing Burde...

In this Campfire discussion on Taming the Tongue (James 3:1–18), we explore why controlling our words is one of the greatest challenges of the Christian life. Together, we unpack James’ powerful illustrations of the tongue and examine how emotions such as anger, insecurity, stress, fear, grief, and pride can influence the way we speak to others. We discuss practical ways to become quicker to liste...

In this Campfire discussion on James 3:1–12, we explore the power of the tongue and why our words carry far more influence than we often realize. Through personal stories, honest reflection, and biblical insight, we discuss how speech can shape relationships, direct the course of our lives, build faith, or leave lasting wounds. Together, we examine James’ vivid illustrations of the horse’s bit, th...

In this Campfire discussion on James 1, we explore how God uses trials to develop spiritual maturity, deepen our dependence on Him, and shape our character. Together, we unpack what it means to “count it all joy” when facing difficulties, why perseverance matters, and how God’s wisdom helps us navigate seasons of testing with faith rather than fear. We also examine the important difference between...

In this Campfire discussion, we explore Bearing One Another’s Burdens from Galatians 6:1–5 and what it means to build a healthy household of faith. Together, we discuss why vulnerability can feel difficult in Christian communities, the difference between accountability and judgment, and how believers can correct one another with gentleness instead of shame. This conversation invites us to reflect...

In this Campfire discussion, we continue our House of Faith series through Galatians by exploring what it means to walk by the Spirit. The conversation moves from the foundation of being justified by faith in Christ to the daily process of sanctification; learning to live free from the desires of the flesh and responsive to the Holy Spirit. Together, we discuss four practical measures of a Spirit-...

In this Campfire discussion, we continue our House of Faith journey through Galatians by exploring what it truly means to walk in the Spirit and bear the Fruit of the Spirit. The conversation challenges common assumptions that life in the Spirit is only about tongues, visions, or outward spiritual performance, and instead brings us back to Paul’s message in Galatians 5: true freedom in Christ prod...

In this Campfire discussion, we explore Freed to Love from Galatians 5:13–15, unpacking what it really means to live in spiritual freedom. Together, we discuss how freedom in Christ is not permission to do whatever we want, but a calling to serve one another through love. The conversation highlights the danger of misusing freedom, the difference between liberty and irresponsibility, and why emotio...

In this episode of Campfire, Stan leads a rich conversation in the House of Faith series on the final pillar of the faith: God’s Glory Alone (Soli Deo Gloria). Through 1 Timothy 1:15–17 and Isaiah 43, we explore how our true purpose is found in living for God’s glory, not human applause, material success, or spiritual status. We also unpack biblical contentment; what it means to remain rooted in C...

In this Campfire discussion, we explore Solus Christus (Christ Alone), the fourth pillar in our House of Faith series. Together, we unpack what it means that Jesus is the one mediator between God and humanity, and why no pastor, prophet, spiritual object, personal effort, or religious achievement can take the place of Christ. Through 1 Timothy 2 and Philippians 3, we discuss God’s desire for all p...

In this Campfire discussion, we continue the House of Faith series by exploring Sola Scriptura (Scripture Alone), the belief that God’s Word is the final authority for the believer’s faith, life, and decisions. We look at why Scripture is more than a book of inspiration. It is God-breathed, alive, powerful, corrective, and sufficient. Through passages like 2 Timothy 3:14-17 and Hebrews 4:12-13, we...

In this Campfire discussion, we continue our House of Faith series with Sola Fide (Faith Alone), exploring what it truly means to trust God beyond timelines, outcomes, and visible results. Through Hebrews 11:1-6, we discuss how biblical faith is not about manifesting our desires or using God transactionally, but about trusting His character, His promises, and His sovereignty. Together, we unpack t...

In this Campfire discussion, we continue our House of Faith series with a study on Sola Fide (Faith Alone). Together, we explore why faith is not a transaction with God, but a deep trust in His character, His promises, and His faithfulness. Through Romans 3 and 4, we look at Abraham’s example and discuss how righteousness is not earned by performance, works, or religious effort, but received by fa...

In this Campfire discussion, we continue our House of Faith series with a deeper look at Sola Gratia (Grace Alone). Together, we explore what it means that salvation is a free and undeserved gift from God, not something earned through works, performance, fasting, religious activity, or personal effort. Through Romans 11, Ephesians 2, Romans 8, and Philippians 2, we discuss how grace frees believer...

In this Campfire discussion, we continue our House of Faith series by exploring Sola Gratia (Grace Alone), the powerful truth that salvation is not earned by good works, religious performance, or personal effort, but freely given by God through His grace. Through Ephesians 2:1-10, we discuss why grace can be difficult to receive in a world built on earning, achievement, and performance. The conver...

In this Campfire discussion, we continue our House of Faith series by exploring Order, Maturity, and Spiritual Leadership in public worship. Building from Galatians 6 and 1 Corinthians 11 and 14, we discuss how spiritual gifts, authority, covering, worship leadership, and speaking in tongues should function in a way that builds up the church rather than simply expressing personal spirituality. Tog...

In this Campfire episode, we continue the House of Faith series with a thought-provoking conversation on Order, Maturity, and Leadership in the body of Christ. Together, we discuss what it means for God to be a God of peace and not confusion, and how that shapes the way believers gather, serve, teach, prophesy, and exercise spiritual gifts. Standing on 1 Corinthians 14:33-40 as our foundation, we...

In this episode, we gathered to explore a central truth: faith is built on revelation, not religion. We reflected on how understanding revelation shifts us from a transactional, performance-based mindset into a relational walk with God. Through Paul’s confrontation of Peter in Galatians 2, we discussed how loyalty to truth may require lovingly correcting even close friends when they drift from Scr...

In this episode, we gathered to explore the difference between revelation and religion, centering our discussion on 1 Timothy 3:14-16 and the truth that Jesus is not merely a religious figure but the embodiment of God’s revelation. We reflected on how understanding Christ as the revealed mystery of God reshapes identity and relieves religious anxiety. Together, we wrestled with the pressure to con...

Welcome to the first Campfire Session of 2026 as we launch the House of Faith series - a five-month journey through Galatians, James, and the foundational truths that shape real discipleship. Using Galatians 6:6-10 as our anchor, we confront a common tension in modern church life: being spiritually active yet theologically shallow and emotionally fragile. This episode introduces the “House of Fait...

In this session, we discussed The Reward of Sacrifice; a heartfelt and powerful conclusion to our Living Sanctuary series. We centered our discussion on Philippians 2:12–18 and 2 Timothy 4:6–8, drawing rich meaning from Paul’s imagery of being poured out like a drink offering, which is offering everything for God’s glory, even if it goes unseen by others. We also unpacked the Greek term for “rewar...

In this session, we discussed the deep and personal implications of what it means to live as a sanctuary for God, centering our conversation on the theme “Costly Grace.” We reflected on how grace, while freely given, comes with a call to radical discipleship and surrender. Using Dietrich Bonhoeffer’s teachings, we explored the distinction between cheap grace (grace without repentance, discipleship...

In this session, we discussed “The Altar as a Place of Surrender,” and it was both heartfelt and thought-provoking. We shared personal stories about times we had to make hard decisions that required surrender—letting go of dreams, friendships, comfort zones, or control. Each testimony reminded us that surrender isn’t passive; it’s a powerful, faith-filled act of obedience. We studied Genesis 22:9-...

In this session, we discussed the significance of keeping the fire burning on the altar—a powerful metaphor rooted in Leviticus 6:12–13, where priests were commanded to never let the fire on the altar go out. We explored how this translates into our New Testament reality: our hearts are now the altar, and our lives the living sacrifices (Romans 12:1). Together, we unpacked the symbolism of fire. I...

In this session, we discussed the concept of building and maintaining spiritual altars as a way of encountering God and sustaining our devotion. We explored how, in the Old Testament, figures like Abraham and Elijah responded to God’s revelations by constructing physical altars—Abraham building one immediately after receiving God’s promise (Genesis 12:7–8) and Elijah repairing a fallen altar as a...