Discipleship Parenting

Does life feel heavy? Do you find yourself worn down by the responsibilities of raising children? Does the Christian life feel like a marathon that has you physically and spiritually exhausted? Are you searching for clarity and not finding it? It's likely that you are a weary soul in need of some rest. Tune in today and be encouraged as we talk about finding that rest.

We live in a tumultuous world filled with lots of noise from countless voices, many claiming to be Christian. How can believers have spiritual discernment so they don't find themselves tossed back and forth by the words they hear? How can we spot darkness masquerading as light?

Join us as we talk about injustice, love amidst chaos, and the power of Jesus. With God, radical reconciliation is possible. Let's make sure God's Word is driving our actions as His church so that our lives are simply an overflow of His heart and His truths.

There is something inside all of us that wants our lives to matter. We want to make a difference in the world. What does that look like for us as Christians? Let's look at the one example that matters: Jesus. How do we follow as his disciples?

Join us as we discuss something that we think has the opportunity to greatly bless your life, marriage, and family. Let's discuss a book about a book that is truly life changing.

Why do we find ourselves accumulating more and more and yet never having enough? How is it that we can get married, buy our first home or have a baby and still find ourselves unsatisfied? There is a reason we are always longing for more. Discover the key to contentment and lasting satisfaction.

In life, it is so easy to let failures, weaknesses, or past mistakes start to define us. We take lies and speak them as truth to ourselves. We need to remember what God has to say about us. It is His truths that will set us free from our identity crisis.

In the Old Testament, Joshua had every reason to fear as he took command of the Israelites as they were about to enter the Promised Land. Yet God spoke to him with great words of encouragement, which are for us as well and can keep us strong and courageous in times of great uncertainty.

Are you giving your very best, but realizing you are still coming up short? Are you struggling to persevere in the trials of life right now? Are you feeling disappointed that life is not going according to your plans? Tune in as we discuss the life-changing work God does in times of weakness and trials.

Do you find your thoughts being tossed around? They are steady one moment and the next they are full of fear and anxiety. As Christians, how do we win the daily battles of the mind? Victory is possible!

While our attention is alert to the coronavirus pandemic, let's be aware of something much more serious that has infected the entire world - sin! Aggressive steps are being taken by governments and nations to minimize the spread of COVID-19. As the body of Christ, what urgent actions can we take to address the spiritual pandemic in our families, churches, and communities?

The coronavirus continues to dominate the news globally and its impact is being felt more directly each day. Yet in the midst of all the fear and uncertainty, there are unprecedented opportunities right now. 

We can know the promises of God, but we are often hit by news that evokes fear in our life. Yet God can use these fears to reveal areas where we lack trust in him. These situations can be great starting points to placing our trust back where it belongs - in God's capable hands.

1 John 4:19 says, "We love because he first loved us." As Christians, we see God's love for us demonstrated by Jesus death on the cross and we know our call is to love others. Yet to love in the same way God loves us is a radical love and it is one that is impossible without God living through us.

We all want to fit in and feel normal. In fact, we choose to do many things in life simply because we don't want to stand out. The challenge as Christians is that following Jesus means we look different. So, how are we going to handle standing out?

This lie is a big one. It is believable. It strongly appeals to our natural desires. It also confronts us routinely. Yet, we must remember that it is a lie, and we can find victory over it knowing and using the truth of God's Word.

God created us to live in this moment of history, in the place that we are, in the families we are part of, with the jobs that we have, for his purposes. It's time to rise up and start living our lives like we were made for such a time as this!

It is important to grow even though at times it is challenging and painful to do. As Christians, we are meant to continue to grow in our faith and spiritual maturity. While it can be a difficult road to growth, it makes us equipped and ready to do the work that Jesus has prepared for us. 

When was the last time you found yourself heartbroken over something? It's a response you cannot force. As we discuss today's topic, may we all find ourselves heartbroken and may it drive us to action.

God cares about the big details of our lives, but has no interest in the small stuff, right? It is easy to feel this way, but it isn't the case. God is active in all things, working them for our good. So, let's take all our burdens to God and thank Him in every circumstance.

We like talking about God as loving, patient, forgiving, and merciful, but not that He is also holy, righteous, and just. God is the righteous judge that will punish people for their sins. It is an uncomfortable truth, but is one that reminds us of the incredible gift of Jesus and the urgent mission of our lives.

Jesus is our greatest treasure and the Bible is filled with God's promises for every believer. We are rich! As Christians, let's use what God has blessed us with to courageously follow Him.

God is clear in the Bible that discipleship works. As we look at our lives, we are actually great disciple makers in many things. Yet, let's make sure we are discipling our kids in the way that counts most - passing on our faith. So, whether you have young kids or old, now is the perfect time to begin. Join us as we discuss how to do this important job.

In life, we are willing to do hard things when we see that the benefits far exceed the costs. There is something in our marriage that fits this description. It is something that is challenging and takes determination, but the blessings of doing it make it worth the effort. Are you ready to fight for something of great worth?

Wrestle mania is real and happens throughout our lives as we struggle to make big decisions. Yet, we cannot find ourselves paralyzed to move or making decisions based on fears, insecurities, and lies. So, as Christians, how do we go from wrestling to decision making?