Flagstone Church of Christ

The Bible offers PLENTY of symbolic imagery for how God loves his people. He loves us like a father loves a son. Like a shepherd leads his sheep. Like a groom loves his bride. The book of Hosea offers a symbol of love that shows how incredible God's love really is, even when it is incredibly messy.

The old holiday song says this is "the season to be jolly." Actually this "season" is about so much more! This should be a time when we not only focus on the birth of Jesus, but we invite others to experience the miracle of the baby in the manger. 'Tis the season to find peace, 'tis the season to have hope, 'tis the season to experience grace...all because the Son of God chose to enter our world a...

So far we've discovered that Jonah was probably pretty popular, was unhappy with God's mission for him, and was the first documented survivor of being swallowed by a fish. But we're not done with Jonah yet - there's still more to learn in the fascinating story of this reluctant prophet. NOTE: We are having internet issues at the Flagstone building today, so we may not be able to livestream this cl...

Some of us get uncomfortable, maybe even cringe a little bit, when we hear about tithing or giving to the church. But giving is about much more than paying the church's utility bills and the preacher's salary. When done with the heart and mindset God wants us to have, giving is an act of faith, an act of worship, even an act of thankfulness. So what are some of the misconceptions I might have abou...

There are over 4,600 kids in foster care in Arkansas right now and approximately 300 children waiting to be adopted. However many of us are unaware (or maybe unconcerned) about how many kids in our community are in desperate need of having a safe, loving place to call home. We serve a God that scripture calls a "father to the fatherless," but do we follow His lead in caring for kids in need? As we...

Jesus Juke Podcast Ep. 2 MUST OR DUST THANKSGIVING EDITION  // We're just two guys talking life, family, weird stories, and the occasional Jesus Juke *Heisman Sounds*. In our second episode, Marshall and  @Brandon Dodd  talk turkey with Thanksgiving just a few days away. There are some definite dishes that should grace each of our holiday tables, but there is some disagreement on wh...

Question: what do you get when you cross a shepherd, a fig-farmer, and an out-of-towner? Answer: Amos the prophet. We're going to talk about the powerful messages God delivered through this unlikely preacher.

Our leadership summarizes the previous weeks' classes, shares where this study originated, and shares some of their vision for the future of Flagstone based on what we've learned from this study.

Our gratitude doesn't need to be limited to just saying "thank you." Scripture tells us that a powerful way for us to show our thanks to God is by sharing His blessings with others. It's not just about being thankful FOR what I have; it's also about being thankful WITH what I have. So how can I become more consistent in being thankful for the things God gives me? And how can I be thankful for my b...

We are launching a new study of the messages in the Old Testament given to us by those known as the "minor prophets." While the term "minor" might cause us to think these messages are somewhat less significant than other parts of scripture, the reality is that God used these individuals to share some powerful truths that are still relevant for us today. Join us as we discover together the major tr...

WELCOME TO THE JESUS JUKE PODCAST // We're just two guys talking life, family, weird stories and the occasional Jesus Juke *Heisman sounds*. In our Pilot episode, @Brandon Dodd and Marshall Brown challenge each other to a Jesus-Juke-Challenge with some random prompts where we expect each other to make something spiritual out of funny life circumstances. // Let us know in the comments who won the J...

In the middle of addressing character traits for elders and deacons in 1 Timothy 3, Paul mentions character traits of a certain group of women. The two dominant perspectives on the identity of these women is that either they were wives of deacons or they were female deacons (deaconesses). So what role did these women fill in the church? And what does that mean for women in the church today?

Some experts say that the number of people in our country dealing with loneliness reached an all-time high during the Covid-19 pandemic. Now the virus seems to be diminishing, but the level of loneliness has remained. What makes things worse for those of us who constantly feel alone are the common misperceptions that 1) something is wrong with me if I feel lonely, and 2) I need to mask or cover up...

We continue our discussion of 1 Timothy 2. Is Paul addressing all women in a worship assembly, or is Paul talking about husbands and wives in a marriage relationship?

Most of us have to deal with some level of anxiety in our lives - some of us more than others. If we're not careful, we might even allow our anxiety to start to dominate our thoughts and dictate our actions. Then we end up adding guilt to our anxiousness because we feel bad about ourselves when we see scriptures that tell us not to worry and not to be anxious about anything. So we try to mask our...

Many people see the instructions Paul gives to Timothy in 1 Timothy 2 as instructions about worship, including how women are to conduct themselves. But is Paul actually talking about the worship assembly in this text? And how does his message here coincide with what he says in 1 Corinthians?

It's usually relatively easy to thank God when He answers a particular prayer the way I want Him to. But I'm probably not quite as thankful when I don't get the answer I wanted. And then I may even feel compelled to pretend like it doesn't bother me when my prayer goes unanswered. I may be under the impression that it's my Christian duty to just smile and say, "Everything's fine," when the reality...

Continued from previous week Note - video starts about 2 minutes into class...

When it comes to my workplace environment or my work responsibilities, I may try to convince others (or even myself) that everything is fine, but often the reality is that I'm struggling to find joy in my job. Maybe I'm feeling overworked, or maybe I'm feeling underappreciated. Maybe I just don't feel a real sense of purpose in my work. So what do I do when I'm working as hard to pretend I enjoy m...

1 Corinthians 11 seems to allow, even endorse, women praying and prophesying publicly, as long as they have their heads covered. But then 1 Corinthians 14 says that women are to be silent in the church. Is the Bible contradicting itself? Did Paul change his mind in the middle of writing his letter? Or is there something else being addressed? We need to dive more deeply into 1 Corinthians 14 and se...

"I'm doing okay." "It's good." "Everything is fine." How often do I use phrases like this in order to try to convince others (or even myself!) that I don't have any problems or that I have a good handle on whatever situations I might be dealing with? The reality might be that everything is not good, I'm not doing okay, and I need some help. Let's discover together what to do when everything is not...

In 1 Corinthians 11, the apostle Paul spends quite a bit of time talking about head coverings. But who is supposed to have their heads covered and why? And what, if anything, do head coverings have to do with what women are able to do in the church?

Sorry about the audio issues starting around the 45 minute mark.  It's a piece of equipment that failed on us today.  -Jason We are experiencing one of the most politically divisive times we've seen in our country in quite a while. People have such contempt for the "other party" and use hateful speech towards their fellow countrymen in ways that used to only be reserved for enemies outsi...

As we look at women's roles in church as defined by scripture, it's important for us to get a clearer picture of how women were viewed and treated over the different centuries that the Bible was written. What was life like for women living in Bible times? Was there a difference between mankind's view of women and God's view?

It's Connection Group Sunday for our church family, but Connection Groups aren't just a random ministry we have at Flagstone. They're a vital part of what we do, a key component to helping us fulfill our mission to reach out, connect, and serve. Can I still be a Christian and not be involved in some type of small group? Technically, yes, but what I will discover is that my faith is stronger, my st...