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What was the last thing you underestimated? I probably underestimate things several times a day. Sometimes it turns out funny…or unbelievable, or others times it can get a little sketchy. I've underestimated many things…even scripture. Yep. You heard it right. The preacher just told you he has underestimated scripture before. And one of the more notable places is the psalms. Honestly, I probably w...

The Passion story of Christ is absolutely captivating. It has drawn people in for thousands of years. In it, we find multiple small stories, relationship, encounters, and conflict. There are parts of broken relationships and parts with healed relationships. If one was to collect all of the pieces from the 4 gospels, attempt to structure them into a linear narrative, we would find the greatest stor...

I like Peter. And for all the wrong reasons. When I was younger and first exploring Christianity, I didn't feel perfect. I would read about folks in scripture and never imagine living up to those standards. But Peter… Peter put his foot in his mouth. I'm sure he had moments where he got both of them in there. He was impulsive and always wanting to be at the center. I imagine what life would be lik...

Have you ever had to stretch something? I remember wearing a brand new pair of snakeskin cowboy boots on a 3-hour flight and then a 6-hour drive. They were tight. Painfully tight. I couldn't wait to get the home and into the boot-stretcher. I should have never worn them. The only time we are aware of the need for a stretching is when things get tight. When they get sketchy and we know it. The last...

When was the last time you failed? I know we aren't supposed to talk about these sorts of things, but let's face it…we've all failed before. We've crashed directly into the thing in life we were trying to fail. Last week, we talked about Big Missions and how sometimes we are tasked with projects or dreams that seem impossible. Some of us run headlong into them and others avoid. Inside of living a...

Have you ever been handed a big project? It might have been in school or at work. There are several emotions that run through our head. For some people, they jump at the chance to prove themselves AND grow during the process. They want to show off what they are capable of. For others, doubt and anxiety set in and we end up barely making it through…by the skin of our teeth. Others run as far as the...

Have you ever been asked to do something big? What did you do? You might have gone through with it and had an amazing story to tell. Or, you might have decided to not take part and still regret it. Over the next few weeks, Foundry is focusing on the story of Jonah and the #whopper of an ask. Jonah, a proven prophet, was tasked by God to go to the absolute worst place in the world. In this introduc...

This week Foundry is reading the book of James together. It is an exciting look into what Early Christianity was like and was written by James, the half-brother of Jesus. Each day we will post the scripture reading and a short audio commentary. Make sure to tune in each day. Look here, you rich people: Weep and groan with anguish because of all the terrible troubles ahead of you. 2 Your wealth is...

This week Foundry is reading the book of James together. It is an exciting look into what Early Christianity was like and was written by James, the half-brother of Jesus. Each day we will post the scripture reading and a short audio commentary. Make sure to tune in each day.   James 4 (NLT) What is causing the quarrels and fights among you? Don't they come from the evil desires at war within you?...

This week Foundry is reading the book of James together. It is an exciting look into what Early Christianity was like and was written by James, the half-brother of Jesus. Each day we will post the scripture reading and a short audio commentary. Make sure to tune in each day. James 3 Dear brothers and sisters, not many of you should become teachers in the church, for we who teach will be judged mor...

My dear brothers and sisters, how can you claim to have faith in our glorious Lord Jesus Christ if you favor some people over others? 2  For example, suppose someone comes into your meeting dressed in fancy clothes and expensive jewelry, and another comes in who is poor and dressed in dirty clothes. 3  If you give special attention and a good seat to the rich person, but you say to the poor one, "...

What does it mean to be wise? Is it different from smart? Wisdom is a pretty big thing in scripture. In fact, an entire section of the Old Testament (Psalms, Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, Song of Solomon and Job) are known as "wisdom literature." Many of us think only more "experienced" people in life are wise, or that someone can become wise through intentional learning or education. Wisdom doesn't bel...

This week Foundry is reading the book of James together. It is an exciting look into what Early Christianity was like and was written by James, the half-brother of Jesus. Each day we will post the scripture reading and a short audio commentary. Make sure to tune in each day.  Find the shownotes at wearefoundry.com/james1 James 1 James 1  (NLT) 1 This letter is from James, a slave of God and of the...

What are thing things in life you just simply won't budge on? I refuse to eat any beans and I believe that sugar in cornbread is horrible. I believe Waylon Jennings is the single greatest country western singer to ever live. I will always pick the Stones over the Beatles. But I am honest with myself, I also have very broken truths I refuse to budge on. I make assumptions about people and things. I...

The heart is a funny thing. We can't live without it. We are obsessed with it from a medical perspective, yet also talk about it plenty of cultural terms. It shows up on t-shirts, emoji's, Instagram story drawings over our favorite food and plenty of other things. The heart is serious business. The heart is also serious business to God. It is referenced over 350 times in scripture and you'd be sur...

At Foundry, our vision is simple. Jesus is Big Enough. Once it is said, the complexity begins. It opens up a whole range of emotions. We've talked about  the Dark side of Jesus is Big Enough . When we begin searching for a bigger vision for our world, we realize that our own vision is simply inadequate. We need to see and understand God's vision for our world. Jesus is Big Enough This Sunday, we a...

I've done some outrageous things to fit in. I'm sure all of us have. I remember begging my Dad to let me get lines shaved in the side of my head when I was around 8 years old. To my surprise, he totally let me…but it didn't change my social status. For many of us, adolescence is a constant journey to find just the right place in the social playground. And sadly, it doesn't change that much as we g...

Over the last few weeks, we have talked about us God wants you to be and who God wants us to be. This week we are talking about what God wants us to do. We are going back into the story of Jeremiah, and looking at the larger content behind one of many folks favorite Bible verses. For I know the plans I have for you," says the Lord. "They are plans for good and not for disaster, to give you a futur...

One of the more popular conversations every year in January is about resolutions. Everyone has things they want to stop/start in life. Over the last few years, it has gotten even more intense. Folks take the time to set goals, they might follow the "3 words" philosophy or any other beginning of the year plan to making the current better than the past. We each have this idea of our ideal self and w...