Digging In

Luke shares a brief reflection from this week's reading about living for the common good in one spirit and body.

Mickey Weston shares a brief reflection from this week's reading on how the Holy Spirit transforms our perspective, thoughts and actions. Mickey highlights how the Spirit helps us become more like Jesus.

Tony shares a brief reflection of this week's reading about how Paul is warning us about different ways division can arise within the church, while at the same time reminding us of what God has called us to do.

Terry Evans shares a brief reflection from this week's reading on the last exhortation that Paul gives in his letter to the Colossians. Terry highlights three things that we need to hear from this exhortation.

Tyler shares a brief reflection from this week's reading about Paul's secret of contentment and how it has the power to change everything in our lives.

Luke Hochevar shares a brief reflection from this week's reading on what it means to live a life worthy of the gospel. Luke challenges us to examine our own lives to see how the gospel reframes the manner in which we live our lives.

Brian Hommel shares a brief reflection from this week's reading on the passing of the torch from David to Solomon and what we can learn from their relationship. Brian challenges us to examine our own lives to see if we are more interested in building our own dynasty than leaving a legacy that is all about King Jesus.

Simon Guehring shares a brief reflection from this week's reading on the tragic story of David and Bathsheba. Simon explores the reality that no matter our status, we are never immune to sin nor are we too wise for advise.

Mickey Weston shares a brief reflection from this week's reading on all the examples of good discernment that we have seen in the readings. Mickey emphasizes the importance of honoring God through wisdom and discernment.

Tony Graffanino shares a brief refection from this week's reading and compares the lives of the two Saul's that we have been studying this week. Tony challenges us to look at our own life and to see which Saul we look like the most in the way that we are living our lives.

Terry Evans shares a reflection from this week's reading and discusses the disturbing story from the last three chapters of the Book of Judges. The story of the Levite and his concubine points out the corruption and evil that takes place when human beings decide to do what is right in their own eyes.

Luke Hochevar shares a reflection from this week's reading and talks about simple obedience being the only appropriate response to God's various demonstrations of his power.

Tyler Keele shares a reflection from this week's reading and invites us into the wrestling match of what it means to be a unified community of Jesus followers.

Simon Guehring shares a reflection from this week's reading and discusses the ongoing struggle of trusting God's ways over our own ways. Simon explores the mindset of embracing what we've been saved for instead of just being content with what we've been saved from.

Brian Hommel shares a reflection from this week's reading and explores the reality of death and the power of resurrection. Brian challenges all of us to really think deeply about who Jesus is and to think honestly about how we are spending our time each day.

In this bonus episode, Terry shares some quick thoughts on getting in the right mindset as we enter into this Easter weekend. Terry invites us into a particular rhythm and time of reflection as we remember and celebrate the reason we have the hope that we have - Jesus the Messiah died, was buried but then was raised again!

Mickey Weston shares a reflection from this week's reading and examines the implications that following Jesus should have on your everyday life. Mickey challenges us to learn what it might mean for us to purposefully live as bondservants of the Messiah.

Tony Graffanino shares a reflection from this week's reading and examines the role that Moses was called to play as the leader of God's people. Graff challenges us to learn from the success and failures of Moses' leadership in order to better live out what God has called us to do.

Terry Evans shares a reflection from this week's reading and what we learn from the Israelites' experience in the wilderness. The Book of Numbers has been a wild journey, but there is a very important lesson that is being taught throughout.

Tyler Keele shares a brief reflection on David's perspective in Psalm 39. Tyler reminds us of how the gift of knowing how fragile our lives are produces a hope to live now and forever in God's abiding love.

Terry shares a parable that his son, Asher, shared this morning on what it means to be a disciple of Jesus. We seem to put so much emphasis on believing the right things but being a disciple is so much more than simply believing the right things.

Luke Hochevar shares a reflection from this week's reading and how being faithful with what God has entrusted to us ought to be second-nature for those who truly know God.

Simon Guehring shares a reflection from this week's reading and explores the generosity of God. Simon discusses how many of us exalt the idea of "fairness" to the point where we actually find God's radical generosity offensive.

Brian Hommel shares a reflection from this week's reading and explores the gift of the Sabbath. Brian discusses how many of us have come to believe that being busy is a good thing and how we are missing out on the practice of stopping and resting.

Tony Graffanino shares a reflection from this week's reading and highlights the Biblical theme of the Kingdom. Tony connects the Law of Moses to the teachings of Jesus and encourages us to remember that what we do matters.